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A Singers Greatest Challenge... Staying Healthy and Dealing with Allergies
Allergies can be one of the most difficult things singers have to deal with. They are chronic - once you have them they rarely go away - and they are constantly recurring. Allergies can affect a singer’s most vulnerable assets - the sinuses, lungs and vocal cords. Allergy symptoms can range from mild to severe but if you suffer from allergies you should start NOW figuring out how to manage them. If your allergies are mild then you may be able to get by with a few simple reme
JoBeth Moad
May 13 min read


3 Steps to a Successful Vocal Practice Routine
To be successful in all stages of a performing career - whether high school, college or professional - you MUST institute a practice routine and schedule. Not only is a consistent routine vital to becoming a better singer, it can help prepare you mentally, emotionally and physically for the demands of being a performer. Step One Plan a Few Short but Focused Sessions Throughout the Day Carve out short chunks of time during the day rather than attempting an hour of focused pra
JoBeth Moad
Apr 12 min read


Maximize Your Experience with These 3 Tips for Success at Your Summer Music Program
Congratulations on choosing to attend a Summer Music Program. Congratulations on getting ACCEPTED to a Summer Music Program! Audition based programs are getting more competitive every year. So, now that you have this opportunity to impress some REALLY IMPORTANT PEOPLE - like voice faculty members, directors, broadway stars - you want to make the most of it! The tips below come from 25 years of running a Pre-College Summer Music Program. I’ve seen it all and I want to save y
JoBeth Moad
Mar 13 min read


Get Ahead This Summer - 5 Ideas for Performing Arts Students
Summer vacation is finally here! What are your plans for the Summer? Hanging out with friends and mastering the latest social media app? Spending time at the lake or beach? Getting a part-time job? (If it was the last one then good for you!) Here are a few suggestions that you might not have thought about that can REALLY have a positive outcome on your future if you want to be a musical theater major. Take dance classes - If you are not currently taking dance and you want to
JoBeth Moad
Feb 13 min read
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