Vocal Tips in 10 with Amber Mogg Cathey

You can spend years training your voice and still not understand how it actually works.

In this episode of Vocal Tips in 10, high-performance vocal coach and vocal rehabilitation specialist Amber Mogg Cathey is sharing the story of a professional singer who had worked with a well-known vocal coach for years but found himself struggling on tour without the tools to troubleshoot his own voice.

The problem? He knew WHAT exercises to do, but not WHY he was doing them.

Great vocal training should give you more than a collection of exercises. It should give you the understanding, confidence, and tools to make smart decisions about your voice, especially when things aren't going as planned.

She'll also break down a familiar exercise—the lip trill—and explore why it works, what it's actually doing for your voice, and why that knowledge matters.

Because the goal isn't to make you dependent on your vocal coach. It's to help you become the expert on your own voice.

Want to build a voice you can trust? Join us inside the Vocal Pro Collective, where we go beyond the exercises to understand the how and why, with guided workouts, live coaching, and a supportive community of singers.
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Some singing myths just won't die—and some of them are downright scary!

In this Halloween-inspired episode of Vocal Tips in 10, we're busting 8 of the biggest vocal myths that singers keep hearing (and believing!).

Should you really sing from your diaphragm? Is pain a sign you're building vocal strength? Can throat sprays and lozenges hydrate your vocal folds? Is coffee bad for your voice? And what exactly IS mix voice?

We're separating fact from fiction, clearing up some seriously misleading vocal advice, and talking about why some of these myths can do more harm than good.

Whether you're just starting your singing journey or you've been performing professionally for years, this one's for you!

🎤 Want to build a stronger, healthier, more reliable voice? Come join us inside the Vocal Pro Collective!
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Your voice is affected by illness—what now? How much should you rest, when is it okay to sing, and how do you ease back in?

In this episode of Vocal Tips in 10, we’re talking about supporting your voice through sickness and recovery. We’ll cover rest, internal and surface hydration, medication considerations, and gentle exercises to help you gradually return to singing.

We’ll also discuss when to skip singing, how to modify your vocal demands when performing is appropriate, and when to reach out to a voice specialist.

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Cooler weather, more germs, and a packed performance calendar can create a perfect storm for singers. So how do you give your voice the support it needs before you’re sick or worn out?

In this episode of Vocal Tips in 10, we’re talking prevention: prioritizing sleep, managing your daily “vocal budget,” staying hydrated, and understanding what teas and throat lozenges actually do. We’ll also cover surface hydration, nasal breathing in cold weather, warmups and cooldowns, and why medications deserve a little extra attention when you rely on your voice.

You can’t out-technique illness—but you can build habits that support your body and voice through a demanding season.

Coming next: what to do when you’re already sick.

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Changing the key can help you protect your voice and deliver your best performance—but is it always the right choice?

In this episode of Vocal Tips in 10, I explore when changing the key can take away something essential to the song. From its overall feel to an instrumental hook that doesn’t land the same way in another key, we’ll talk about when to rethink transposing—and how to consider both your voice and the music.

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