Singing Is 90% Mental!

In my opinion, singing is 90% mental! The real secret to having a great voice is to stop trying to control the voice (which causes tension and constriction) and just sing with your pure, innocent, natural voice. This unimpeded sound is effortless, powerful and filled with beautiful overtones.

ChimeWalk with Deeksha Blessing!

To usher in the Fall Equinox Springhollow Chimes hosted a ChimeWalk with Deeksha Blessing in Salt Lake City. The garden setting was gorgeous - crickets singing, candles glowing, huge Chimes gonging, and Sylvia Nibley was our guest doing Deeksha Oneness Blessings for ChimeWalk participants during the evening. I love this photo of Natalie Mercado, one of the attendees - very cool.

Nyle Steiner Playing his EVI Invention

A bit too early for the 'holiday spirit' but here's a tiny video I took of genius Nyle Steiner in his mad scientist laboratory (as I call it!). He's playing the EVI that he invented, now marketed by Akai and played by musicians all over the world. Hear Nyle's latest CD.

Guy Babylon Tribute

Im so sad - I just heard that keyboardist/arranger Guy Babylon passed away at 52. Guy arranged two tunes on my very first CD 'When the Sky Is Red', and he was not only brilliant, but a kind and gentle soul who was a pleasure to work with. Right about the time i was finishing the CD he was hired to work with Elton John, and continued in that capacity til his death. Folks, be happy, do your art, live life full out! I'll remember Guy and his sweet spirit. I"m thankful that he'll live on in MY music; how lucky I am.

Voice for Life!

Be kind to your voice; treat those vocal cords with care and you'll have a healthy, strong voice for life! Scream, yell and sing incorrectly and you'll have a raggedy, raspy, weak voice. People judge you on your vocal tone, so make a good impression!

Smooth Jazz Format?

Streaming the Wave, Smooth Jazz. They just played one of my favorites - 'September' by EWF. Is this what smooth jazz is now??? Oh, and followed by that REALLY smooth jazz tune 'I'm Easy' - Lionel Richie. Wow, really?!!! What a strange format.....

Belly Breathing!

Did you know that if you habitually suck in your belly in order to look slim, you are actually interfering with your breathing mechanism? In order to breathe properly for singing and speaking, you have to soften the belly so that the diaphragm can descend naturally, allowing for a full breath that will support your tone! You can find more tips in my monthly Viva La Voicegram

Actors Need Healthy Voices too!

Even film actors, who are heavily mic-ed, need to use their voices correctly. Isn't technology grand? Just did a phone consult/coaching session online with an actor shooting on the East Coast who was having problems with his voice.

Vocal Power!

Did you know you can get more volume from your voice if you RELEASE the voice, rather than trying to 'push', which causes tension and potential vocal damage? It's all about going back to the basics - just letting your natural, unencumbered voice out without constricting and controlling it! Sounds scary? Not at all. This concept will change your voice forever, and singing will become effortless!

How To Make A Point, with Your Voice!

If you ever want to make a point, DROP your voice instead of raising the pitch....your listener will get that 'whoa' look on their face! Never underestimate the power of your voice.