Singulair has long been the recommended allergy med of choice for singers since it doesn't dry the vocal cords, unlike many other allergy meds. But recent findings make me much more cautious about recommending it: it now has a 'black box' warning that it can cause depression, sleep issues, and suicide. If allergies are getting in the way of your singing I'd explore alternative remedies first.
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Thanks! "One of the best vocal coaches in Nashville 2022" Expertise.com
I'm teaching online singing lessons from my new home in Bend now, but Expertise.com has just listed me as one of the best vocal coaches in Nashville for 2022--since I taught in Nashville for almost twenty years and still work with many singers there I guess that makes it legit.
New Blog Post: Advice for My Young Voice Student Who is Seeking a Music Career
A talented young singer who studies with me sent me three questions for a homework assignment. Here are my answers.
2019 Update for Vocal Recovery Warmup Ebook
I've learned a few new vocal healing methods since The Vocal Recovery Warmup was released, so I just updated the ebook. The 2019 updated ebook will download automatically if you purchase the method. If you purchased the warmup via this site sometime in the past contact me and I'll send you the updated ebook for free.
I Made the Cut Again
Expertise.com has once again named me as one of the twelve best vocal coaches in Nashville. Thank you for the recognition, Expertise.com!
New Blog Post: Singing and Emotions
Sometimes the cause of vocal difficulties isn't bad technique or something physical like allergies or GERD, it's emotions. Read about that in my newest post.
The Twelve Best Vocal Coaches in Nashville
I'm on the Expertise.com 2017 list of the twelve best vocal coaches in Nashville. I know several of the coaches on the list and I'm honored to be among them!
New Blog Post: Improving Pitch Accuracy/Singing in Tune
I just added a quick post about how to work on your intonation. You can find it here.
Singers: What To Do if You Have No Voice (Laryngitis)
Tis' the season for chest colds and laryngitis, I went through a bout of this before the holidays. I just posted a new video about this topic, it's on Youtube and the video sInging tips page of this site.