It happened again last week. It doesn’t happen often enough. It is too rare. It’s that moment when a voice student puts enough elements...

Visit youtube.com/patriciashanksvoice Singers and others talk with me about their careers in music and more.

Occasionally singers contacting me for lessons confess they were afraid to call me. They take a look at my background and experience and...

This wonderful example of how to practice creatively by classical musician and composer Nahre Sol works well for singers. Adding a phrase...

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Online teaching benefits students. ... Students tend to be more focused and engaged. They listen and apply concepts much more quickly...

Setting up for your online voice lessons is easier than you might think. You don’t need a lot of technical knowledge. Here is what you need.

Developing a usable vocal range of 2 octaves is a great goal. The typical vocal range is anywhere from 2 octaves to 3 octaves. An octave...

The best way to approach voice training and coaching is not to imitate other singers. Imitating other singers makes for good impressionists.

Sarno’s was a unique place where legitimate singers gathered to sing what they couldn’t sing just anywhere.

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I've been teaching and performing for almost half a century. And I'm still going strong! Hear my recordings on YouTube. Oh! And please...

I'm remembering what a great time I had teaching Tyler. He went on to perform with School of Rock and beyond!!! Go, Tyler, go! See me at...

The right idea of tone, adequate breath management and support (the bi-product of the free, resonant tone and coordinated breathing). ...