From Singer To Artist

I am joined by “The Open Mic Guy” David Craver to talk about all things open mics and opportunities for singers to get out there, meet like-minded people, find musicians to play with and perform in front of a supportive crowd. If you’re new to open mics - or as David likes to call them, Mini Music Festivals - or you moved to a new place and want to find some performance opportunities, this episode is for you!

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Without breath there is no singing, so yes - getting your breathing right is important! Yet the way it’s been taught for the last couple of decades has been deeply rooted in classical singing techniques, which is not always serving us as contemporary singers. In this episode coach Bri, coach Emily and I break down different techniques and the best habits for breathing for pop songs.

This episode focuses only on inhalation. If you’r...

Ariana Grande’s Dangerous Woman is one of those songs that sounds effortless—but it’s packed with technique.

I break down how Ariana mixes breathiness and brightness, keeps her resonance forward without pushing, and makes stylistic choices that give the song its signature sound.

Remember, we’re breaking down her style to learn from it and better understand the voice, not to become a carbon copy of Ariana Grande.

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Having your own band isn’t the only way to get booked as a singer for high paying gigs. There are agencies that have a roster full of incredible musicians that they’re using for the gigs they’ve booked. That means as a musician on the roster you’ll always play with different musicians. I invited Rachel Beasley - a singer working with two different agencies - to come and tell us all about how these agency gigs work, who it’s for and...

Singers talk a lot about technique. But what about emotional connection?

The truth is: if your voice doesn’t feel something, your audience won’t either. This breakdown covers how to tap into the emotional story of a song using sensory detail, imagination, and memory—not over-acting or fake drama. You’ll learn simple ways to make your performance more honest, grounded, and real... without having to “push” for it.

Whether you’re sing...

Huntrix’s Golden has taken the internet by storm as it is one of the toughest songs to sing out there. Struggling with it doesn’t make you a bad singer - lord knows I was struggling with it too!

To help you sing this song, I coached myself through it. Get some tips on how I added power, released strain and paced myself throughout the song.

This is all about belting sustainably - aka mixing—and remembering that the way a song is wri...

Jennie walked away from a successful engineering career because she couldn’t keep hiding who she was and she felt drawn to a higher calling. All her life she was told that she was too bubbly to be an engineer and too nerdy to be a dancer. But that duality—tech and dance, depth and joy—is exactly what made her magnetic. And once she fully stepped into her truth (rather than trying to hide it), she felt more alive and became more suc...

Your tone isn’t set in stone. Whether you think you sound too nasally, too breathy, too dull, or just “not like yourself”—you’re not stuck. Your vocal tone is malleable, and you can shift it with surprisingly simple adjustments. This breakdown explores what makes up your tone, how to experiment with shaping it, and why impersonators are proof that you're more flexible than you think. You'll learn how to explore resonance, use “sill...

VTS Coach and singer Emily has spent years mastering musical theatre — but when she sings pop, that polished, precise tone can sound too perfect. In this coaching session, we focused on helping her sound authentically pop: casual, conversational, and effortless.

We used “lazy tongue” exercises, speech-level practice, and vowel tweaks to smooth her tone and reduce over-enunciation. By the end, Emily’s delivery was less theatre-brigh...

This episode is a bit different from our usual content. I was joined by my brother, Nico Mueller, who’s not a singer, but a race car driver. Pursuing a career in sports or in music is not for the faint of heart. Nico shares what he’s learned about managing energy, stress, and focus under pressure—and why even the most prepared performers still burn out without the right reset tools.

Whether you’re stepping on a stage or a racetrack...

You’re practicing—but not getting the results you want. But why? Singing practice doesn’t automatically lead to progress. Just like a good gym routine, you need the right balance of structure, strategy, and intention. This episode walks through how to make your vocal practice actually efficient—from goal-setting to warm-up structure to knowing when to walk away. Whether you're preparing for an audition or just want to improve faste...

Talent shows like the Voice or Idol can be a great opportunity for singers to gain experience and exposure! That’s why I myself auditioned for 2 shows when I was a teenager as well. My dad joined me in this episode to talk about my experiences - the good, the bad and the ugly - and we discussed some talent show stories from Reddit from parents asking for advice for their kid’s talent show.

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What happens when your love for music doesn’t come from support—but from resistance? Sensata grew up in an environment where creativity wasn’t encouraged, yet her voice never stopped calling. We talked about what it means to choose your art anyway—when no one claps, when no one gets it, and when the dream feels like yours alone. If you’ve ever been afraid to take up space, this story might help you breathe a little deeper.

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Thinking about putting your child in singing lessons? Before you dive in, there are a few things that can make a huge difference in their experience—and their success.

Kids don’t need intense vocal drills or serious technique at a young age. What they do need is a safe space to play, explore, and fall in love with music. Learn what to expect when enrolling a young singer, how to support their growth (without micromanaging), and why...

Caleb isn’t just a singer—he’s a full-time musician who built his career one gig, one mic night, and one conversation at a time. We talk about what it actually takes to make it as an artist: connection, consistency, and collaboration.

Whether you’re just starting out or trying to break through to the next level, this episode is packed with mindset shifts for showing up, sharing your work, and building a life in music—without waitin...

I get it, singing is a very vulnerable thing, so naturally we want to hold back - especially when there’s a chance that other people could hear us. But guess what? What happens when you let it all out is complete magic and is probably that special something you feel like is missing in your voice right now.

Perenna King - one of our students here at VoxTape Studios - joined us to explore what it takes to move past fear and sing with...

Many singers chase higher notes thinking they need to push harder—but real range growth doesn’t come from pressure. It comes from coordination, flexibility, and patience.

Expanding your range isn’t about singing louder or trying the same thing over and over. It’s about experimenting, adjusting, and giving your voice the chance to learn something new. Sometimes the breakthrough happens not when you try harder—but when you try differ...

Doug never set out to become a singer. He started on drums, picked up guitar to process emotions, and wrote songs just for himself—quietly, late at night, when no one could hear. But eventually, something shifted. It started to feel selfish not to share.

We explored how to release vocal tension, how tongue placement can subtly affect tone, and even making tweaks to the lyrics to make them more singable. Doug brought in an original ...

Have an accent you can’t seem to get rid of? Need to learn a new accent for a role you got cast in? Actor and dialect coach Will Van Moss shares how singers can approach accents with more confidence and a stronger sense of identity. We explore how rhythm, pitch, and the articulators affect the way we sound—and how language can shape emotion in the voice.

Will also breaks down why most performers freeze when working in a new dialect...