» Slice of Singing: Vocal Blog

Are you destined for singing stardom? How are you going to get there – to stardom? Do you have a plan? Do you know the right people? It’s so easy to sit back and criticize singing stars. Do I wish they would sing in tune? Yes. Do I long for real musicians to be the singers getting the public’s attention? Absolutely. There are so many elements that have to come together to make ...

Those of you who are regular readers of this blog know that one theme that runs through is, JUST BE YOURSELF. Let your unique personality, voice and humor come through. You are constantly bombarded with loud music, loud advertisers, loud billboards all vying for your attention. How does a singing artist get your attention? Usually by doing something unique and new. You want your music to stand ou...

I’ve been wracking my brains to find a visceral way explain why taking singing lessons is necessary for anyone who really wants to enjoy their voice. Here’s what I came up with in this video. Please let me know what you think. Does this make it clear? Want to know more about how to sing without your elbows? Contact me at SingLikeYouSpeak@gmail.com ...

A few blogs ago I told you the story of my journey as a singer – from Disaster to Master. Seriously, that’s just how it happened. The next chapter of this singer’s story is about sharing all I have learned as a singer and singing teacher with as many people as possible. Technology offers a multitude of platforms to reach out to any and all who are yearning to take the lid off the...

Facebook is becoming, for me, a place to learn about new faces in the music biz. This face you’d never see in a crowd and think, there goes a great singer. Hold on tight and listen to this! I loved the subtitle on this video when it was posted to my Facebook page which I will clean up: American Idol, eat your heart out! This is a singer. No glitz, no glam, no hairspray, just talent!!! ...

The barriers to stardom are many. The tough part is that those most of those barriers are created by the potential star herself! It’s your thoughts – how you think about singing, performing, how others might judge your singing, fear of saying to the world, ‘I am a singer. Here’s what I have to say!’ That’s a big bold statement. An essential statement for a perf...

I am lucky to have a very talented and insightful student – many of them actaully – one in particular who helps me film my videos for YouTube and for my online singer training site. Those of you who are members of have seen his handsome face many times in the videos that show me working with a private student. He requested that I make this video. This is a bit of my story – my...

Pets & Their People Sing-Off Sponsored by www.SingLikeYouSpeak.com Get ready, get set, have FUN! Have fun making a video of you and your pet making music – one of you singing. Then go to and sign up for the Pets n Their People Sing-Off, sponsored by SingLikeYouSpeak.com. At you will learn all the ways to build your points toward winning the iPod Touch. Contest begins April 16. Winner...

Yes, this goofy contest is called Pets n’ Their People Sing-Off. We are having a blast setting it up to be the most fun-no pressure singing contest ever. The idea is for you to make a video of you and your pet making music – one of you must be singing. We’re pretty loose as to what can be considered a pet: cat, dog, pet rock, snake, stuffed animal, your baby sister, etc. Get crea...

Pets n’ Their People Sing-Off is a fun, fun way to win an iPod Touch. Make a video of you and your pet making music – one of you must be singing. It might be a duet with you and your cat or even your pet rock. Use an original song or your favorite. The most important element is to have fun! Judges are people who give you a thumbs or or thumbs down rating on YouTube. Plus you can get p...