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I avoid Karaoke nights like the plague. It’s a bus man’s holiday for me because I’m a singing teacher and when I hear amateur singers, I immediately know how I would use Sing Like You Speak™ to improve their singing. Plus, it can be really painful to your ears. In my neighborhood there is a Live Band Karaoke night at a fun bar/restaurant, so I thought I’d be brave and tr...

In my last post, I gave you the first practice of highly successful singers that is that you have the perfect musical instrument within you. The human body is the perfect musical instrument and when you believe that fact and trust the your body will produce sound simply and naturally, then you are half way to singing with freedom. Practice #2 is body alignment or posture. Yes, darn it all, your mo...

Parents, kids and mature singers need this information. I love to teach voice. For me there’s nothing more rewarding than teaching someone how to find their voice, how to find that power and joy. Changing someone’s life by giving you back your voice is my passion. Yes, I said returning your voice to you. Training you to use your voice as it was created to be used naturally. I had a student...

Please enjoy this excerpt from my book Sing Like You Speak™: The Morganix Method™ “There’s a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.” ~ Oscar Levant Any wind instrument such as the human voice relies on open airways for breath flow. For instance, a trombone played with proper airflow, is a d...

Chris Medina American Idol has never impressed me as a platform that really helps singers become pop stars. In the past I have seen so much cruelty on the part of the judges and the way the show is structured to make fools of less-than-great performers. A friend sent me a video that has changed my mind. American Idol does have a heart after all. Watch this video and I think you’ll agree tha...

When you are a singer, auditioning is part of your job. Doing a great vocal audition is a real skill. This video gives you some great practical tips on how to do a killer singing audition. It can be nerve-wracking and painful or it can be a load of fun. Don’t freak out about the high notes – just tell your story. For much more information and online voice lessons, visit Sally Morgan&#...

The following was taken in parts from a NY Times article. 14 actors took on the challenge of a one minute journey in acting to a piece of music. They are fascinating. Read the article then take a look at the videos of each actor – from Michael Doulas to Natalie Portman – they are wonderful! No singing in these videos just great acting. “The Hurt Locker,” winner of the 2010 Oscar fo...

On Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 6-8 pm, AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) presents Sally Morgan and her Quantum Leap Monologue Prep Master Class. Come join us for a life-changing experience. Sally Morgan teaching AFTRA Master Class Quantum Leap Monologue Prep helps actors leap into that elusive creative force which ignites your acting, taking it to a higher level. An actor’s v...

The producers of the critically acclaimed AMERICAN IDIOT announced today that OSCAR® and GRAMMY® Award winning rock star, singer Melissa Etheridge will play the role of “St. Jimmy” for a one-week engagement, February 1 – 6, 2011. Ms. Etheridge is one of the most iconic recording artists in the music industry. For the rest of the month, Green Day frontman and the musical’s...

Avon is giving female singers and songwriters a chance at becoming a star! Avon Voices invites women to share their unique and beautiful voices with the world! Avon Voices is searching for two extraordinary female singers with that special “something” to record a professionally produced album. During the Avon Voices Singing Talent Search, nearly 200 global contenders will fly to exciting desti...