The Voice Notes

Honest technique, real coaching insights, and the things most singers were never taught.

Vocal Technique

Why Your Singing Voice Sounds Airy — And How to Find Your Full Power

Your voice sounds airy not because you lack technique — but because you’re holding back your power. Here’s what’s actually going on and three exercises to unlock it.

April 21, 2026 8 min read
Foundations

The Three Pillars of Singing: Breath, Resonance, and Open Vowels

Most singers try to fix their voice by learning more songs. The real problem lives deeper — in the three foundations that quietly unlock every voice.

April 18, 2026 10 min read
Daily Practice

A Gentle Daily Vocal Warmup: Four Exercises You'll Actually Use

A focused daily vocal warmup from a classical mezzo-soprano: minimal talking, four exercises that open your voice from chest through head voice in under 11 minutes.

April 15, 2026 9 min read
Voice Coaching

What Is a Pro Voice Analysis? Inside the Service

Not a pitch — a plain explanation of what happens when you send your recording, what Kate listens for, and what you receive. For singers wondering if a personalized analysis is right for them.

April 13, 2026 8 min read
Performing & Breath Support

The Vocal Hangover: Why Your Throat Hurts After Singing

Waking up wrecked after a show isn't normal — it's a symptom of throat singing. A classical coach explains the fix, plus three breath-support exercises you can start today.

April 11, 2026 9 min read
Vocal Technique

How to Add Vibrato to Your Voice: It's Already There

Vibrato isn't a trick you add to your voice — it's a natural oscillation that appears when your setup is right. Kate's PRBY method and three exercises to uncover yours.

April 11, 2026 8 min read
Mindset & Expression

Perfect Technique Isn't Enough: The Missing Piece in Your Singing

You can have flawless technique and still sound hollow. Here's the missing piece most singers overlook — and how to finally bridge the gap.

April 8, 2026 8 min read
Vocal Technique

5 Singing Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making

After 30+ years of classical and pop singing, these are the five issues I see in almost every singer — and the step-by-step fixes that actually work.

April 8, 2026 8 min read
Foundations

Breath Support for Singers: The Foundation Most Singers Skip

Your voice runs out of steam because you're singing from your chest up. Here's the S-pulse exercise and breath foundation that changes everything.

April 8, 2026 7 min read
Tone & Placement

Why Your Voice Sounds Nasal (And the Simple Fix)

Nasal tone isn't permanent — it's a posture problem. Tongue placement, soft palate awareness, and the NG exercise that clears it up.

April 8, 2026 7 min read

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