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.
Integrity as Your Business Compass, More Important Than Ever
Integrity is the difference between a business that will crash and a business that will thrive. Discover how to build a business grounded in integrity and get practical tips for authentic growth.
We Need Liberation in Order to Change Ourselves, Our Business, and Our Industry
Understand the importance of liberation in personal and business growth. Learn to break free from limiting beliefs and oppressive systems.
When Nikki Loney Asks to Podcast You, Say Yes.
^^^^ That is Faith, the official feline of Full Voice Music. She's...
Guest Blog by Teacher Developer Extraordinaire Sharon Genkin
I met Sharon when I was living in San Jose, Ca. We had a lot of fun...
On the Expectation of Information
So, this happened. Again. Since it recently happened, I should...
A Guide to Social Media-ing, for Voice Teachers, Because I Care.
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!
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
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.
Mic. Because it's short for MICROPHONE. There are several gazillion...
“Do I need a coach or a teacher?”
In short, BOTH. Coaches and Teachers are an integral part of...
Talent is not enough.
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.
I don’t want to hear what you *wish* you could sing…
I want to hear what you can sing. And perform. Here’s the truth....
To Fry or not to Fry, that is the question.
We aren’t one of those musicians who gets to put...
Sexy Words of Sound
Velum is a sexy word. Even more amazing is that if you tickle your...