Rock Your Voice Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

You are NOT alone if you are feeling the pressures of achieving success in the music industry!

In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of navigating the music industry with a focus on personal growth, resilience, and self-compassion.

Join us as we explore the importance of reviewing your goals and reflecting on your achievements, recognizing how far you've come in your musical career.

We'll discuss the value of patience and allowing things to take time, avoiding the trap of comparison, and finding alignment with your peers without losing sight of your unique path.

We'll also talk about the impact you have on others, highlighting how you might be 10 or 100 steps ahead of someone who looks up to you for inspiration. Competing only with yourself is key to personal growth, and we'll share insights on how to foster this mindset.

Finally, we’ll emphasize the importance of being kind to yourself in an industry that often demands perfection, reminding you to celebrate even the smallest of wins.

Whether you're an emerging artist or a seasoned professional, this episode offers a reflective space to realign your goals, stay grounded, and keep moving forward in your musical journey.

If you would like help strategizing your plan for achieving your goals, no matter what level you are at, please schedule a quick call or schedule a private session.

You can also join the VIP Emerging Artist / Experienced Singer Program that starts Sept 10 where you'll join a group of equally driven artists who are working to elevate their voices and careers.

Summer festival season is in full swing, and if you're a touring artist or singer feeling the strain on your voice, you're not alone.

Whether it's the stress of being on tour, the impact of wildfire smoke, or just the sheer demand of back-to-back performances, your voice might be feeling tired, stressed, or even strained.

This video offers a gentle vocal health and rehab program designed specifically to help you manage vocal inflammation and support your voice when it's most needed.

In this video, we'll cover:

• Essential voice coaching tips for singers on tour
• Strategies to protect your vocal health during stressful times
• Gentle vocal rehab exercises for tired or strained voices
• How to manage vocal damage and inflammation
• The importance of being mindful and not pushing through vocal pain

Remember, this is not about expanding your vocal range or increasing power—it's about gently preparing your voice for continued use without causing further strain.

Always consult your doctor or ENT if you're experiencing long-term issues, pain, or anything unusual with your voice. Your vocal health is crucial, and pushing through pain can lead to long-term or even permanent damage.

Stay safe, be gentle with your voice, and let's keep those performances going strong! 🌟🎤

Link for my patreon page for more detailed warm ups for tired voices:

https://www.patreon.com/RockYourVoice

Link for the Vocal Mist

Link for the Singing Straw

Book a private voice coaching session with me

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This quote from Moneyball blew my mind, as it is SO true when it comes to the music business as well as in sports.

For signed artists this one can really hit home, for anyone wanting more confidence in their voice whether it be for speaking or singing, this quote got me really fired up to share the first step in truly opening up to your genuine sound that will be your MONEYBALL of singing!

In this episode, we dive deep into the singer's mindset and uncover how overcoming mental blocks can transform your voice, stage presence, performance, and public speaking skills.

Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting out, confidence is key to delivering powerful and engaging performances.

But HOW do you develop that confidence? If you need validation to build confidence, how do we do this?

We will look at past stories that you may be carrying that are blocking your vocal success, or causing tension and breaks in the voice.

There may be beliefs you are holding on to that are quite frankly untrue.

There maybe stresses that you worry about that are not factual or you catastrophize like I do!

Let’s observe, remove the blocks and open your voice.

Please share with me your blocks and lets look at how to remove them to get exactly what you want from your voice that is achievable.

Join me for a FREE virtual workshop on June 24th 2024

Master Your Vocal Confidence: Voice & Mindset Transformation Workshop

This free workshop will guide you through essential techniques to boost your confidence and transform your mindset, enabling you to use your voice with power and clarity.

Sign up here!

This warm up will set you up to start digging into your favourite classic rock tunes! 

AS ALWAYS: Be sure that everything feels comfortable. You should not push, pinch or force your voice. The exercises should feel relaxed without tension or pressure. Be sure you are ready to take your range to some of the high notes. Your vocal health is my priority. Take care of your voice. As I am not with you to assess your work, please monitor your vocal health wisely and do not over work your voice. 

Feel free to email emma@rockitvocalstudios.com if you have any questions or would like help developing your vocal technique! 

**These exercises are for more experienced vocalists, and you are advised to take care when working on them. As I am not able to hear you practicing, Rockit Vocal Studios Inc or the Rock Your Voice Podcast cannot be held responsible for any issues that arise from overworking your voice incorrectly.**

In this episode I am joined by retired RCMP officer, Cynthia Hamilton-Urquhart. We discuss Cynthia's vocal journey and how it has helped her work through her PTSD and helped restore her confidence and emotional connection. 

There is a very real connection to how singing and music can help manage mental health issues. I am not a therapist, and that is not the goal in my sessions, however, there is a very common theme in many of my students and in this conversation we discuss how that cross over occurs naturally through singing and vocal coaching. 

Thank you for sharing your insights Cynthia! I am so happy that singing is bringing you so much joy. 

It was so great to catch up with Calgary based singer-songwriter Matt Blais.

We talk about finding your voice and genuine sound, the meaning and stories behind chords and music, maintaining vocal health with a busy performing schedule, adapting performances for quarantine life, and how his desire to talk to whales lead him to learning the harmonica! 

This episode is filled with inspiration and musical insight, a must for anyone looking to further their journey in the music industry. 

In this episode Ingela and I discuss the cross overs between singing and therapy, and how she has combined her skills as a classically trained vocalist and licensed therapist to become a performance coach! 

We look at ways to overcome performance anxiety and stage fright and the difference between those who thrive off performing vs those who are terrified. 

When it comes to overcoming your fears and blocks, this is a great place to start! 

Visit https://www.courageousartistry.com/ for more information or follow courageousartistry on social media 

As always, you can check out www.rockitvocalstudios.com and @rockitvocalstudios on social for more info and coaching and classes and all things related to singing and the voice. 

I caught up with my good friend and former Karaoke show host, Angela McMullen to chat about some of the behind the scenes tips and tricks to enhance your stage presence and confidence when singing karaoke! 

Angela also shares some fun stories and insights into what it's like to be a karaoke host and some of her favourite memories. 

For more on building stage presence and being a confident karaoke singer, check out www.rockitvocalstudios.com for your chance to join my free #ConfidentKaraoke course online! (runs several times throughout the year! )

In this conversation we talk about musical influences, finding your sound as a vocalist and musician, the filming of their latest "Music Film" Juliet.

We discuss the evolution of band life and committing to your goals as a musician and performer, and how COVID-19 has affected creativity and engagement in the musical community.  

I catch up with the Cuban-Canadian Latina Singer Songwriter Nersy Labrada! 

We talk about launching her musical career, filming her first music video and the hard work and dedication required to follow your dreams and stick with your artistic goals and attention to detail to be able to create the sound and vision you wanted. 

Follow www.nersylabrada.com to support her on this exciting musical journey! 

Congratulations Nersy! Can't wait to see what the future holds for you!