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Where's the Ground? What Happens When You Let Go of How Singing "Should" Feel

Here's something I see all the time in voice lessons: We have beliefs about how singing is going to feel in our bodies, and we will do whatever we can to make sure singing feels that way in our bodies. This isn't conscious. It's not like you're walking around thinking, "I believe singing high notes should feel like I'm strangling myself, so I'm gonna make that happen." It's usually a very unconscious thing. But it shapes everything . Here's how it works: Our brains are const

Liz Frazer

Nov 167 min read

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Come Home: An Invitation to Trust Your Body

Last week, I hired Heather Statham to lead a stage movement workshop for my clients. I knew they were looking for ways to get...

Liz Frazer

Oct 113 min read

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Where my ladies at?

We Need More Femme Voices on Stage. Recently, I went to a songwriter circle concert with one of our studio members, and holy shit—it was...

Liz Frazer

Sep 193 min read

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Easy Songs vs. Hard Songs: Why Both Matter, and Neither is “Better”

Here’s something that might surprise you: easy songs are a good choice for your vocal development. And also? Hard songs are a good choice...

Liz Frazer

Aug 273 min read

How to Choose the "Right" Songs

So you just signed up for the Feet First Vocal Program and you've been told to pick a couple of songs to work on. Now what? How do you decide when there are so many great songs out there?

Liz Frazer

Jul 124 min read