by Kate Cardon | Performance Skills, Voice
By Kate Cardon, founder and lead teacher · Updated October 2026 Stage fright is easily the most common roadblock that keeps singers from sharing their art with the world. Even posting a prerecorded video can bring those familiar nerves flooding back. The good news is...
by Kate Cardon | Performance Skills, Voice
By Kate Cardon, founder and lead teacher · Updated October 2026 An audition for a community theater production or a school musical is a short moment that takes real preparation. You might have a minute or less to show a director your voice, your sense of the...
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 | 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 | Performance Skills, Technique, Voice
Many passionate singers decide to pursue university level education in Voice through a college or university. But there are surprising differences in different types of degree programs that can be helpful to consider as you select which schools you may apply to! Here...
by Kate Cardon | Performance Skills, Voice
Congratulations! You’ve signed up for the big audition and are ready to show them what you’ve got! …Now, what to sing? Obviously, you’ll want to put your best foot forward vocally, but you’ll also want to showcase your sensitivity to...
