Vocal Tips in 10 with Amber Mogg Cathey

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!

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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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Need a vocal warm-up? Press play and warm up with me!

In this episode of Vocal Tips in 10, I'm taking you through a quick, practical vocal warm-up you can actually sing along with - and come back to anytime you need your voice ready for rehearsal, recording, a performance or just a day of singing.

We'll move through three of my go-to warm-up exercises, including SOVT work to get the voice moving with more ease, a floppy jaw exercise to release unnecessary jaw and tongue tension, and a final resonance exercise to help get your voice feeling buzzy, connected and ready to go.

Save this one - it's an episode you can use again and again.

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