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Bound for Broadway
Catchy songs, the thrill of the stage, dance extravaganzas, and the power of speech, and you are there. Broadway. And you will do anything to make it happen. Audition, audition, audition. Practice, study, memorize, lessons, acting classes, dance classes. Excitement, tears, self-doubt, start again. Singing works sometimes, maybe all of the time,... 'hey, did I sound ok in that audition?', you ask yourself over the proverbial espresso coffee shortly after the audition to
Zoe Vandermeer
Oct 142 min read
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Breathing, Ovens, Teflon, PTFEs
Ok, so I just had an old electric oven replaced. Buyer beware! Everything went smoothly until the delivery guy said he had to turn on...
Zoe Vandermeer
Oct 111 min read
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Place the Tone?, What does that mean?
Have you heard this phrase, 'place the tone', or 'place the tone in the mask'? Do you know what it means, - I mean, actually really...
Zoe Vandermeer
Sep 63 min read
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Singers, Love those Hot Peppers?!
I do too! But in moderation, please! Let's avoid heartburn! If you have a performance, audition or rehearsal around the corner, it is...
Zoe Vandermeer
Sep 22 min read
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Dr. Slavit on Vocal Health
Here are some tips on how to take care of your voice, from Dr. Slavit. I conducted an audio interview with renowned otolaryngologist Dr....
Zoe Vandermeer
Aug 281 min read
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Practicing Efficiently
"My schedule is crazy! I have only 15 minutes that I can practice today...what should I focus on? This is an excellent question! With...
Zoe Vandermeer
Jul 302 min read
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Copyright and AI - Songwriters, Composers, Writers, and Creatives...
The fate of our copyright protection is on the line. Watch this 9 minute video of Congress discussing the vast quantity of material...
Zoe Vandermeer
Jul 171 min read
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Summer Heat and Humidity can Affect Vocal Cords
Singers! Extreme heat and humidity can negatively impact a singer's vocal cords ranging from dryness, irritation, and even potential...
Zoe Vandermeer
Jul 172 min read
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Breathing for Singing
Breathing for singing is an often misunderstood subject. After many years of vocal study on both sides of the Atlantic, scientific and...
Zoe Vandermeer
Jul 121 min read
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