As one of the top vocal coaches (and arrangers) in the world, I am often inundated with questions about which mic to use, vocal and recording techniques, recording better vocals, and how to sing with more power and emotional expression. While there is a lot to this, from vocal technique to emotional interpretation techniques, to recording … Continue
Singers often ask me about vocal techniques to help them sing higher, sing lower, or expand their vocal range and control over their voices. The good news is that you aren’t just stuck with the range you’ve got and that your vocal range can be expanded. Vocal range is best improved with practice. Each singer … Continue
Here at Cari Cole Voice & Music, we put vocal health at the top of our list and we shout loudly about how much our voices matter. Indeed. Our voices matter, in many ways. Speaking up for ourselves, singing, and communicating. Our vocal health and expression matter more than we think. Because through our voices, … Continue
The Three Day Rule is a magic formula of performance prep tips I’ve used with my private clients over the past 3 decades of coaching professionals in New York City. It’s a list of tips for exactly what you need to do and stay away from for three days before a show to make sure you’re doing … Continue
Belting. Power. Control. What singer doesn’t want that? But how do you do it without destroying your vocal cords? It’s all in your technique. There are fundamental mechanical things that need to be established in order to belt without ruining your voice. Naturally, this is best learned by studying with a pro vocal coach … Continue
By Cari Cole Sometimes singers don’t want to admit to having a vocal coach. I get it. They think somehow it takes away from their own “natural” talent (it doesn’t ~ only adds to it!) But really, it’s no one’s business if you train or not ~ only yours. In the entertainment industry, nothing is … Continue
By Cari Cole Every singer wants to hit better high notes – right? There’s a lot of wisdom in vocal technique to help you do this and today’s article reveals a few of the most helpful ones that have turned around singers voices the fastest. Here are my 5 Quick Tips to Sing Better High … Continue
By Cari Cole There’s lots of people out there that believe that you have to be born with a great voice to have one, or you’re simply stuck with what you’ve got. However, while some people may have a greater innate instinct for music, the truth is, great voices, just like great musicians or athletes, … Continue
By Cari Cole From 3 decades of coaching singers in New York City, with clients ranging from Grammy winners to rock legends, to tens of thousands of independent and emerging artists, it’s my job to build strong and free voices — and keep them that way! I love helping singers at all levels free their … Continue
by Cari Cole The music business is a roller coaster ride. Depending how long you’ve been on the ride, there are aftershocks, tremors, fallouts and side effects that reverberate for weeks, months or even years. Sometimes these side effects change your course for the worse. It’s time to get you back in control! 1. … Continue
