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Got a singer on your holiday shopping list? Cardon Voice has assembled our favorite gift ideas for singers of all levels and styles. Here are some great ways to help the singer in your life reach and exceed their musical goals: Beltbox: This ingenious little dampener is a lifesaver for practicing or warming up when you just can’t make that much noise! An apartment dweller’s best friend, also handy for warming up before gigs. Throat Coat Tea: This delicious tea offers a special benefit for singers: the ingredients coat and soothe the throat while also supporting throat health from the inside o ..read more

Looking for a less typical winter holiday song? If you don’t want to sing the same old Christmas songs this year, check out this playlist we’ve compiled of some of our favorite under-performed tunes ..read more

It’s a common misconception that singing with good, healthy technique might not be possible for all styles of music, particularly hard rock or heavy metal (though even Musical Theatre Belting can be dangerous if not approached properly). Fortunately, we now know (thanks to advances in exercise science that better allow us to study the muscles of vocal production) that a balanced technique is helpful to giving all singers the flexibility and longevity they hope for, whatever style of music they choose to sing. On the flip side, it is true that some styles call for vocal effects that can be dang ..read more

For singers of all ages, styles of music, and levels of singing, cultivating a healthy practice mindset is key to success. Those singers who can stay focused on their goals and systematically structure their progress are those who will ultimately achieve the voice (and the career or creative outlet) they’re dreaming of! Losing sight of your goals by setting goals that are too vague or exist too many steps in the future is the fastest way for a singer to feel lost or hopeless. New seasons are a great time to implement change. Take charge of your goals by working smarter, not harder, and recruit ..read more

Once you’ve decided on which Universities or Conservatories to submit applications to, you may be wondering what comes next! While some schools will require pre-screening materials to be submitted with your paper application, others may wait to hear you until you are invited to a formal in-person audition. Here are some typical things to expect and consider as you begin the journey to a music major in college: Application Background, Goals, Personal Statement: Many applications will request your personal statement about your goals, background, and desire to pursue music professionally. In fac ..read more

If you sing popular styles of music or contemporary musical theatre, you’re probably familiar with the sound of mixed voice. Most pop singers rely on a flexible mixed voice to carry them through the bulk of their range, applying head voice or chest voice as effects for contrast. So, mixed voice is an important component of most contemporary singing. But, how do you find yours? Mixed voice is confusing because it is a spectrum! Your TA muscle (chest) and your CT muscle (head) work together ALL the time– literally it’s a push and pull operation. TA bulks up the chords so they get thicker, CT pul ..read more

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