by Kate Cardon | Coaching, Performance Skills, Technique, Voice
It’s a common misconception that singing with good, healthy technique might not be possible for all styles of music, particularly hard rock or heavy metal (though even Musical Theatre Belting can be dangerous if not approached properly). Fortunately, we now know...
by Kate Cardon | Practicing, Voice
For singers of every style and level, cultivating a healthy practice mindset is key to success. Those singers who can stay focused on their goals and systematically structure their progress are those who will ultimately achieve the voice (and the career or creative...
by Kate Cardon | Performance Skills, Voice
Once you’ve decided on which Universities or Conservatories to submit applications to, you may be wondering what comes next! While some schools will require pre-screening materials to be submitted with your paper application, others may wait to hear you until...
by Kate Cardon | Technique, Voice
By Kate Cardon, founder and lead teacher · Updated October 2026 If you sing popular styles or contemporary musical theater, you’re probably familiar with the sound of mixed voice. Most pop singers rely on a flexible mixed voice to carry them through the bulk of...
by Kate Cardon | Anatomy, Voice
If you feel like you don’t understand Breath Support for singing, you’re not alone! This abstract concept plagues beginning singers universally. The concept of Breath Support is crucial to singing well and healthfully, but it is at once both very specific...
by Kate Cardon | Health, Voice
By Kate Cardon, founder and lead teacher · Updated October 2026 As a singer, caring for your voice is a full-time job. Your voice is influenced by your whole body and your environment, so good vocal habits reach well beyond the practice room. Intentional vocal care...
