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Ten Ways to Begin Your Vocal Warm-Up Without Making a Sound

Here are my favorite ways to kick-start a practice session without waking the neighbors.

Posted in practice tips, vocal health, vocal pedagogy, vocal technique, vocal warm-ups.

April 2, 2020 by Catherine K. Brown.
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Protecting Your Singing Voice: Managing Acid Reflux

Acid reflux, especially the form known as laryngopharyngeal reflux, can wreak havoc on the delicate vocal cords. There are several things we know about laryngopharyngeal reflux.

Posted in vocal health and tagged with acid reflux, vocal health.

January 21, 2020 by Catherine K. Brown.
  • January 21, 2020
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Managing Postnasal Drip: A Guide for Singers:

Postnasal drip can be a singer’s nightmare. Whether it’s caused by allergies or a bad cold, it can leave the vocal cords swollen, which can limit your range and make your voice more prone to injury. Find out what you can do at home to combat postnasal drip and when you should consider seeing a doctor.

Posted in vocal health, recommended and tagged with vocal health, postnasal drip, nasal irrigation, nasal cleansing, sinusitis, Navage, neti pot, sinus rinse, nasal spray, Flonase, Nasacort, Simply Saline, nebulizer, VocalMist.

November 13, 2019 by Catherine K. Brown.
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Resources for Teaching Belting and Contemporary Vocal Technique

Like many voice teachers working today, I studied classical voice in college and my pedagogy training focused entirely on classical vocal technique. To make up for those limitations, I have spent the last 10 years attempting to educate myself about contemporary singing. I would like to share some of the resources that I have found most helpful.

Posted in "learning to sing" series, training, vocal technique and tagged with vocal pedagogy, vocal pedagogy (teaching singing), belting, contemporary commercial music, estill voice training, ccm vocal pedagogy institute, shenandoah university, bel canto can belto.

March 2, 2018 by Catherine K. Brown.
  • March 2, 2018
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Going Pro: A Guide for the Parents of Young Actors

As a voice teacher in the Philadelphia region, I am lucky to have several young students who do professional work as singers and actors. New students and their parents often ask me about going pro. Below are some thoughts and resources to get you started. 

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August 27, 2016 by Catherine K. Brown.
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Catherine Kay Brown

voice and mindfulness teacher, Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Catherine K. Brown is a voice teacher, performer and blogger based in Downingtown (Chester County), PA. She teaches private singing lessons and group classes from her home studio.

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