The Inner Singer Podcast

Do you ever wonder why successful people don't take "failure" as truth?

Many amazingly successful individuals were told by "experts" that they did not have what it takes to succeed at their chosen endeavors.

What was the thing that made them continue on anyway?

This has always fascinated me.

I'm not so fascinated with those that had it all from the beginning - but with those "underdogs" who rose above and beyond what they were "expected" to do.

In this episode I explore what this is and, of course, how it relates to singing.

I know you'll find some of the examples pretty amazing and you may possibly relate to them...I did.

Listen and enjoy!

This was huge for me and when I finally got it my voice changed almost over night.

I know we think about this in life, however, it never occurred to me with my voice until one day on a walk as I was reflecting on why my singing was so difficult and what I was doing to help it be difficult.

If your voice is not balanced in this way it will be very challenging to reach your potential as you'll always be run by your programming and what you think you should sound like.

When we open to this kind of balance with our voices things that once seemed impossible to sing become possible and we often times find a whole new love for our voice and lots of new songs!

Listen and enjoy!

Over the years I've worked with hundreds of singers who play an instrument while performing.

If you do this, you know how challenging it can be to do both well.

In this episode I share what my years of experience working with these folks has taught me and how I've been able to assist them in becoming freer with this process.

This episode may not appear to be for everyone, however, even if you think you may want to play and sing at the same time some day, I think you'll get a lot out of this.

Frankly, even if you never intend on playing and singing at the same time I feel this episode will still hold some nuggets you can use.

Enjoy!

Artists and painters use colors to create other colors. They blend and mix and play until they get the "perfect" color.

As singers, our colors and paints are our vowels.

Rarely is a vowel "just a vowel". As you'll discover in this show, an "ah" is never just an "ah" and an "o" is never just an "o".

Listen as I play examples of some great singers to demonstrate this point.

When you really get this it will change your singing forever. Things that seemed impossible will be easy and words that were difficult to sing will be fun.

Listen and enjoy!

There is no big break anyone can give you that will raise you higher or make you better then the tiny little things you do every day in service to yourself.

Don't look outside yourself for your voice or career.

Do the things necessary to create your career and voice you love.

When you do the little things in all 3 areas (Inner Game, Performance and Singing Technique) you take the power back.

Don't give anyone the power over your voice or career.

In this episode I explain why and offer some ideas and steps that will assist you.

Enjoy!

In this episode I talk about how to manage the 3 components of the Singing Trifecta - The Inner Game, Performance and Vocal Technique.

If you've ever had a challenge "thinking" about all 3 at the same time - It's okay...you can't. (-:

There is another way and I talk about it in this show.

All 3 of these components really do support each other and the synergy of the creates the magic!

Listen and enjoy (-:

In this episode I play with the idea of the Singing Trifecta.

That is the Inner Game, Authentic Performance and Singing Technique.

Guess which one I put first.

Can you guess which one I put last?

You may be surprised. (-:

All 3 of these are very important, however, one is the cement that holds the others together.

One without the other 2 is not enough. When you have all 3, you have "magic".

The synergy of the 3 is compelling for an audience and a great joy for the singer.

You deserve all 3!

Listen and enjoy!

It's great to have influences that inspire us as long as we ultimately come into our own, with our own unique voice.

Don't be a "cookie-cutter" sound, or imitate a formula.

Sing with your voice. Discover YOUR voice.

You have a wonderful unique voice – Find it…Use it.

When listening to our favorite singer, too many of us ask, 'What are they doing', perhaps we should instead be asking, 'What are they feeling?'.

I hope this episode resonates with you.

Enjoy!

In this episode I talk about the 3 stages of performing while learning a song or show.

This concept will really assist you with singing and performing - at any level.

The important thing is to know what stage you're in at any time and BE THERE!

This makes it fun and rewarding rather than disappointing and no fun. (-:

It's amazing how simply acknowledging what stage you're in with a particular song or show can instantly affect your Inner Singer in a very positive way!

Listen to this episode and it will really make sense.

Enjoy!

In this episode I get uncomfortably transparent about myself and my voice.

This is NOT the episode I had planned, it just sort of came out.

What the heck, I can always take it down!

Flexibility and going with the flow are definite advantages as far as our singing is concerned.

We often can't control the state of our voice, however, we can still love and enjoy singing.

I really had to utilize these Inner Singer principles this Holiday season and for the last many years.

It was hard, however, the payoff was very nice.

I don't get to show off right now...I really can't. For me, it has to be about the absolute love of singing without attachment to the result.

This is NOT easy...Though it is very necessary for me.

I hope you get a lot out of this episode as it was my most challenging so far. It has to get easier after this one. (-:

Enjoy!