Developing Good Rituals
When I started studying voice technique at Berklee Online, the very first module I did was called Developing Good Rituals. (UPDATED 19th February 2019) A ritual is a set of steps, repeated
How to get your voice back
As a professional singer, there is nothing worse than losing your voice. It helps to know what the cause is and how to get your voice back. I often get calls and
Are you living your creative dream?
Are you living your creative dream? Ever wondered what it takes to live your dream? The first step is the most straightforward action ever, but one we very rarely do.
Gig Horror Stories
Gig Horror Stories Today is THE perfect day to share some ghoulish Gig Horror Stories! Blood-curdling, performance anxiety-inducing scare factor memories in honour of Fright Night! Some of these moments made my hair
The Science of Social Media – Part 4 – Insights
The Science of Social Media - Insights When it comes to the science of social media, insights are very important so you know what is & isn't working when trying to
The Science of Social Media – Part 3
What is the Science of Social Media? I like to view Social Media in two parts - the Art & The Science of Social Media. Over the last two posts, How to
The Art of Social Media – Part 2
What is the art of social media? It’s the skill of creatively establishing a presence, marketing yourself & your music online using the platforms that most people hang out on to
The Art of Social Media – Part 1
The art of social media Understanding the art of social media & the nuances of connecting with your audience online can be easy if you are naturally good at “working the
Request – Unforgettable – Natalie Cole Cover
This one is more a dedication that a request. It's going out to all the Dads & Grandads on Fathers Day but ESPECIALLY to my Dad, Robert. Feel free to share
Spotlight Series – APRA Silver Scrolls 2017 – My Top 5
The announcement of the top 20 APRA AMCOS NZ Silver Scroll nominations was recently released & as I was listening to all the nominees to vote, I liked so many
Celebrate Your Creative Independence Day
This year I’m celebrating Creative Independence Day! Last year I wrote a post about gaining (vocal) independence in the music biz by starting my first business with two amazing ladies (an
Request – One & Only – Adele
This week’s song request is One & Only by Adele for Mia & Charlie Vaughan who are celebrating their wedding anniversary. I was lucky enough to be invited to their wedding
Request – Your Love Is King – Sade
This week's request goes out to the lovely Loren Dickenson (née Taylor). Loren is an amazing woman who throws the best parties for a living! She's been giving me a chance
Valentine’s Day Song Dedication – I don’t wanna miss a thing – Aerosmith cover
Over the past few weeks I've been putting out the request for requests on Instagram & have got quite a few good ones lined up! Coming soon: Love on Top - Beyonce Your
Request – My Baby Just Cares For Me – Nina Simone cover
I've been putting out the request for requests on Instagram & this weeks song is going out to Mark Saltzman who suggested another fave song of mine to sing for
Spotlight Series February 2017 – Alayna Powley
The aim of the Spotlight Series is to highlight artists who are not only at the forefront of their craft vocally or musically but also have a firm grasp on
Request – I’ll Be Waiting Adele Cover
So last week I put out a request for requests on Instagram & as it turned out the lovely @hdiddynz requested a fave song of mine to sing for fun
How to be successful AND authentic as an artist
This year, I'm super excited to focus on ways of creating our own unique path to success as an artist by “discovering" ourselves & being proactive in getting our music to the