Vocal Tips in 10 with Amber Mogg Cathey

After 20+ years of coaching singers professionally, vocal coach Amber Mogg Cathey has heard the same questions come up again and again — and in this episode she's answering the five biggest ones. From why singers sound so different on a recording to how to get more power without straining, these are the questions every singer has asked at some point. Short, direct, and packed with real answers from two decades in the vocal studio.

In this episode:

Why you sound so different on a recording than in your head (plus a trick to try right now)
How to get more power without straining
Why your voice cracks on certain notes — and what to actually do about it
How long you really need to warm up
Whether to sing through sickness or rest completely

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If you've been feeling stuck, disconnected, anxious, overwhelmed, or like you're carrying tension into your singing, this episode is for you.

In this special guided episode of Vocal Tips in 10, licensed hypnotherapist Katie Crooks leads Amber through a Vocal Reset Hypnosis designed specifically for singers and performers.

This isn't about learning more technique.

It's about creating space.

Space to release tension.
Space to let go of unhelpful thoughts and patterns.
Space to reconnect with your voice, your confidence, and your authentic expression.

Whether you're preparing for a performance, recovering from a difficult experience, feeling creatively blocked, or simply wanting to feel more grounded and free in your voice, this is a session you can return to again and again whenever you need a reset.

Find a quiet place where you can relax, listen safely, and allow yourself to fully participate in the experience.

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🗣️Katie's Ignite Your Voice Masterclass

Ready to train with the why built into every workout? Check out the Vocal Pro Collective: https://www.ambermoggcathey.com/collective

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If you’ve ever felt like you know what to do technically — you have the skills, the talent, the exercises — and yet something still feels blocked when you sing… this episode is for you.

In this episode of Vocal Tips in 10, Amber Mogg Cathey sits down with licensed hypnotherapist Katie Crooks to explore the connection between the mind, nervous system, emotions, and the voice — and why technique alone isn’t always enough to unlock the voice and artistry you’re capable of.

Katie shares how decades of working with singers and speakers eventually led her into hypnotherapy and subconscious work, helping performers move through fear, perfectionism, emotional holding patterns, performance anxiety, and nervous system responses that can directly affect vocal freedom and expression.

This conversation explores:
• performance anxiety + the nervous system
• emotional blocks in singing
• subconscious patterns that affect performance
• why some singers still feel stuck even with good technique
• creating more safety, confidence, freedom, and connection in your voice

And this is just Part 1.

Next week, Katie actually guides Amber through a Vocal Reset Hypnosis session that listeners can come back to over and over again as part of their own vocal practice and performance preparation.

🎁 Free support - The Stardom Series
🗣️Katie's Ignite Your Voice Masterclass

Ready to train with the why built into every workout? Check out the Vocal Pro Collective: https://www.ambermoggcathey.com/collective

Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/PIa3NTy_FQM
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If you don't know why an exercise works — what it's actually doing in your voice — you're practicing in the dark.

In this episode, vocal coach and certified vocal rehabilitation specialist Amber Mogg Cathey breaks down the single most transformative shift she sees in singers: the moment they stop just doing exercises and start understanding them.

She shares a real story of a seasoned singer whose confidence and control completely changed once he understood the purpose behind his training — and why that understanding matters whether you're a beginner or a working professional.

You'll learn:
Why most vocal training leaves singers dependent on their teacher instead of their own instrument
How understanding the why lets you troubleshoot your voice in real time
The science behind exercises like lip trills and what they're actually doing for your vocal folds
How to start building a real vocal toolbox

Ready to train with the why built into every workout? Check out the Vocal Pro Collective: https://www.ambermoggcathey.com/collective

Get a free sing-along vocal warm-up + a favorite mix voice exercise: www,ambermoggcatheyvoice.mykajabi.com/sing-along-warm-up

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Most singers believe their voice is the problem.

It’s not.

In this episode of Vocal Tips in 10, Amber Mogg Cathey breaks down one of the most common patterns she sees in singers and voice-led artists: feeling stuck, strained, or limited—not because of their voice, but because of the training, messaging, and beliefs they’ve absorbed along the way.

Many artists assume their voice “can’t” do certain things—whether it’s high notes, mix, power, or consistency. But in most cases, the issue isn’t ability. It’s a mismatch between the voice and the tools they’ve been given.

Amber unpacks:
The limiting beliefs that quietly shape how singers use their voice
How outdated or rigid training can actually hold vocal progress back
Why “your voice just can’t do that” is rarely true
What singers actually need to build a voice that feels strong, free, and reliable

This episode goes beyond technique. It’s about reframing the relationship singers have with their voice—so they can stop second-guessing and start trusting what’s possible.

Your voice isn’t broken. You just haven’t been given the right support yet.

If you want more support like this—exercises, structure, and coaching—check out The Voice Gym and The Vocal Pro Collective.

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