From the mind of Michelle Markwart Deveaux…

Do you own a business that helps people use their voice? I do too. Here on the FcK blog, I do my best to provide actionable tips, words of wisdom, and high fives of encouragement so that running your voice related business will be easy and feed your soul.

We Need Liberation in Order to Change Ourselves, Our Business, and Our Industry

by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Jul 10, 2024 | Business, Inspiration

Understand the importance of liberation in personal and business growth. Learn to break free from limiting beliefs and oppressive systems.

Personal Branding: A Help or Hindrance to Authenticity?

by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Jul 9, 2024 | Business

Uncover the paradox of personal branding and how it can often lead to a loss of authenticity.

Guest Blog by Teacher Developer Extraordinaire Sharon Genkin

by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Sep 2, 2017 | Technique

I met Sharon when I was living in San Jose, Ca. We had a lot of fun...

On the Expectation of Information

by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Jul 30, 2017 | Business

So, this happened. Again. Since it recently happened, I should...

A Guide to Social Media-ing, for Voice Teachers, Because I Care.

by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Jun 24, 2017 | Business

One of my favorite things to do is frolic on the interwebs. I love...

Yes. You DO have to understand the I-ii7-V7-I if you want to sing Jazz with me. I’ll help!

by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Apr 29, 2017 | Inspiration, Technique

Lots of lessons this week with new-to-Jazz singers. YAY! I get great...

Why I’ll Still Call it Chest/Head/Mix, Even Though I Know Better

by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Mar 22, 2017 | Pedagogy, Technique

The debate over head and chest voice in singing is still a hot topic. Learn why I still use these terms and how they relate to vocal technique and emotion.

Hand Held Mics ~ Not Mikes.

by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Feb 3, 2017 | Technique

Mic. Because it's short for MICROPHONE. There are several gazillion...

“Do I need a coach or a teacher?”

by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Jan 27, 2017 | Inspiration, Pedagogy, Technique

In short, BOTH. Coaches and Teachers are an integral part of...

Talent is not enough.

by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Oct 21, 2016 | Business, Inspiration, Technique

This post is for the teachers of voice, and the singers of pop music. I didn’t break it up because I think we need to understand each other a little better, in order to turn the tides of the “chew ’em up and spit ’em out” industry.