In today’s episode,Tara chats about all the benefits that happen when you watch yourself singing—from connecting with an audience to keeping your voice healthy!   If you want to check out The Singer’s Feedback Zone, please click here: https://tarab.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/21   There are great reasons to look at a mirror to watch yourself singing.   With a handheld mirror:   1. It can allow you to see if there is any tension in your face. 2. It allows you to see your...

In today’s episode,Tara talks with music biz coach Lynz Crichton all about how she got into the world of virtual shows and why they can be a part of any artist’s performing journey!   Want your copy of the free PDF “5 Food Types to Avoid before a Performance”? Click here for your freebie: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/621aba240753e8bf098b382d     Lindsay wasn’t from a musical family but was still influenced by the music she heard played in her home.  She was given a guitar from her...

In today’s episode, Tara gives you tips and tools for picking and figuring out the best songs that will help you connect with your audience whether you are doing virtual or in person concerts.   Want your copy of the free PDF “5 Food Types to Avoid before a Performance”? Click here for your freebie: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/621aba240753e8bf098b382d   What is so important about song choice? Listen to what Tony Bennett said: “So I make it a point to seek out quality songs that...

Ever thought that vocal warmups were a time waster? There are actually different schools of thought in whether warmups should be used in a singer’s life or not. In today’s episode, Tara addresses some of the opinions of warmups and why and when they can be useful and necessary.     Want 1-on-1 voice lessons at a group price? Grab your spot in The Singer’s FeedBack Zone here: https://tarab.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/21   Why are warmups important?   “As we age, warmups...

  Tara uses today’s show to give you some fun warmups that you can sing along with anywhere—at home, in the car or wherever you have your phone. These catchy original warmups will get you singing and put an ear worm in your head for the day!   IF you want to get your own SINGING STRAW with Tara’s 10% discount, go here right now:  http://bit.ly/Tarabsingingstraw And at the checkout put in code: TaraB10 Exercises: Vv-oo, Vv-oo, Vv-oo oo oo, Vv-oo, Vv-oo, Vv-oo oo oo,  Bubba-loo, bubba-lee,...

Tara gives some tips to help every singer build confidence in their singing. She gives practical ideas to help a singer who is struggling with confidence be able to get it going or get it back if they have lost it. Confidence isn’t something most people naturally possess but it can be learned!   You can sign up here to join the monthly membership of The Singer’s Feedback Zone: https://tarab.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/19   Confidence can be learned! Some ways to learn how to...

Tara breaks down the different types of voice teachers that are coaching people. There are many ways that people coach voice and different aspects of it. It helps to find a voice teacher when you understand the different criteria of what they teach. Tara gives you 6 types of voice teachers to help you get the best fit for you!     You can sign up here to join the monthly membership of The Singer’s Feedback Zone: https://tarab.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/19   Different types of...

Tara shares from personal experience how to deal with pain while singing and performing. For those who struggle with ongoing pain, it can be a devastating thing to have to perform but there is hope and a way to get through the event and still take care of your body. Today’s episode focuses on some tips that may help.   You can sign up here to join the monthly membership of The Singer’s Feedback Zone: https://tarab.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/19   Some possible tips to help: ...

Tara shares some of the struggles about singing with a mask on and some practical tips to help you when you need to use it during singing!   You can sign up here to join the monthly membership of The Singer’s Feedback Zone: https://tarab.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/19   Some things you might notice when singing with a mask: You might feel claustrophobic You might feel lightheaded or hot You might feel like you are in high altitude Your mask might impair your ability to...

Tara plays and sings some familiar Christmas songs that you too can sing along with or harmonize. This episode is a way for you to use your voice and give you practice on the concepts she and others have talked about on this show!

Tara chats today with singer Gina Morgano all about the singing voice—what ways we can learn to love it and nurture it. She gives her personal journey and then tells how you as a singer can start your journey in a way that will nourish it and cause it to thrive.

Tara chats today about why it can be so wonderful to sing with others, whether it’s a duo, trio, choir or something else. There are benefits to doing music with other people and this gives you some reasons why!

Tara continues the final part three of delving into some basic definitions and terms that make up parts of singing. This week she focuses on the breath—the foundation behind the singing. She breaks down each part to give singers more confidence in exploring their own voice and the physical parts of their body that make up the singing voice.

In this week’s episode Tara speaks with pro music biz coaches Bree Noble and Katie Zaccardi all about the ways of exploring what skills you have as a singer and musician and then how you can turn it into teaching or coaching, adding to your income stream! They chat all about the ins and outs and finding ways to make it happen for you!

Tara continues part two of delving into some basic definitions and terms that make up parts of singing. This week she focuses on the larynx itself—the voice box. She breaks down each part to give singers more confidence in exploring their own voice and the physical parts of their body that make up the voice.

Tara delves into some basic definitions and terms that make up parts of the vocal tract and the sound. She breaks down each part to give singers more confidence in exploring their own voice and the physical parts of their body that make up their vocal tone.

Tara interviews Valerie Gabail, an amazing classical French singer and teacher. Valerie shares her musical journey from child to adult, with giving us a glimpse into what it was like to have a vocal injury and how she moved through it into recovery and beyond.

Auto-tune has been used in music circles for over 20 years as an audio processor for the voice to help keep it in tune. The question for today’s show is: should it be used by singers in their studio recordings and in live recordings if they are professional singers?This question Tara addresses and gives some insight into finding the answer based on what our voices are capable of doing.

If you are a voice teacher and have struggled with using Zoom for online lessons, then this platform is for YOU! Tara talks to the creator of Muzie, a newer platform that hosts online teaching with amazing sound, video and so many other teaching tools that make life easier for both the teacher and the student! Join her as she and Sam Reti (the founder) talk all things Muzie!

If you struggle with finding time or motivation to practice voice, Tara has you covered in today’s episode. She brings you 6 ways to help you get motivated and stay motivated so you don’t just let your singing voice get out of shape. Practicing voice doesn’t have to be a negative or hard task!

In today’s episode, Tara delves into the topic of what happened to many people’s voices when they were not singing at concerts or in choirs or other gatherings this last year. Because much of singing was actually not allowed or cancelled during the pandemic, singer’s found themselves with voices a little bit different than they had known before. Tara breaks down why it happened and what to do about it now.

In today’s episode, Tara gets to interview superstar backup singer Jana Anderson. Jana’s resume is incredibly full of experience, having toured with Fleetwood Mac, Don Henley, Sheena Easton, and so many more. She shares parts of her amazing journey and what it does take to be a backup singer.

In today’s episode, Tara dives into the world of studio singing. She talks about 8 helps that can make your experience as a singer be fun and productive, instead of having fear or feeling frustrated. Tara’s knowledge of the studio comes from much experience and she wants singers to enjoy this platform, whether it’s their first time or 25th time in the studio!

In today’s episode, Tara interviews professional songwriter/guitarist/producer Michael Elsner. Michael has been in the world of sync licensing for many years now and has had such placements for shows like American Idol, The Voice, and The Ellen DeGeneres show. Plus commercials like Audi, Verizon and a Super Bowl ad, as well as trailers like The Mandalorian. He knows just how this platform can be a way for singers and singer/songwriters to be using their gifts as well.

In today’s episode, Tara focuses on why it’s good to work on a song until it’s ready for a performance, instead of just stopping when you are only halfway through the process. Listen to today’s episode for the reasons why this can become your practice!