by Kate Cardon | Performance Skills, Voice
Everything you’ve ever done in life, you were once bad at. The fact of the matter is that the task doesn’t change– you just get better at it! Think back to something you were once afraid to do: from running a mile to taking that reach interview. Whatever it was, the...
by Kate Cardon | Performance Skills, Voice
Musicians must learn to play well with others! From being pleasant and easy to work with, to reading musical cues and responding accordingly, a musician’s ability to collaborate successfully– in life and in music– will hugely influence their success....
by Kate Cardon | Performance Skills, Voice
Getting your first gig may seem like a difficult task, but if you look closely enough in your area, it can be a lot simpler than you may think. Perhaps just asking the owner of a restaurant that you regularly frequent, or emailing a couple of businesses in the area...
by Kate Cardon | Coaching, Performance Skills, Practicing, Technique, Voice
As singers, we are both musicians and actors. We have a responsibility both to the music itself, and also to the lyrics and emotional truth of the story each song sets out to tell. While singers are generally expressive people naturally, putting your feelings on...
by Kate Cardon | Performance Skills, Practicing, Voice
By Kate Cardon, founder and lead teacher · Updated October 2026 Most people dislike hearing their voice on a recording. Even a voicemail played back can sound “weird” and uncomfortable. For singers, though, it’s a dislike worth getting past. If you...
