Vocal Tips

Whether you’re learning new material or looking for a way to breathe new life into a favorite song or a well recognized standard, a change ...

One of the challenges many face on the road to singing success is a lack of follow up or follow through. For some, it’s a ...

We’re fast approaching the New Year – a time for making resolutions. And even if you tend to avoid making that list, it’s natural to ...

Sometimes you can be so focused on getting the gig, swinging the deal, being a star or grabbing the center of attention, that your basic ...

In the pursuit of your singing success, there’s a natural tendency to focus so intensely on what you need to work on, that you forget ...

Whether you’re searching for new material, seeking a new look or image for yourself or your band, or playing with a new idea or fresh ...

Fear is the number one killer of confidence. Whether it’s stage fright or feeling like you won’t fit in or aren’t good enough, fear is ...

Ever since their daughter, Lacey, was a toddler, Al and Cheryl Ritchie have known she had talent. But it wasn’t until they discovered Brett Manning ...

For many of you looking into getting a vocal coach or voice teacher, a trip to Nashville may not be possible right now. Although you ...

To Be A Star – Avoid The Burnout One of the challenges faced in the pursuit of your singing success is the threat of burnout. ...

So you feel you’re going nowhere or you’ve simply lost the spark, and you want to do something that shakes things up so that it’s ...

Let’s say you have a really bad head cold or flu or you’ve strained your voice at a Sunday afternoon party while watching your favorite ...

For the listener, a song can be a profoundly moving experience emotionally. A song can help someone grieve the loss of a loved one or ...

Even with the most meticulous, rigorous, faithful preparation for a live performance, things can and will go wrong. Even if you include long hours of ...

It’s that time of the year for another seasonal transition. The move from summer to fall certainly provides some environmental shifting and adaptation. And, it ...

We know that having an attitude of gratitude can keep us upbeat and lessen the length and severity of the occasional pity party or fit ...

One of the biggest challenges between a singer and accompanist or for band makers as a whole is communication, the ability to read each other ...

No matter how proficient you become from a technical perspective there is an intangible element that always factors into the perception of your performance as ...

If you’re serious about a career as an artist in the music industry, you will eventually need an agent. However there are a number of ...

Practice and experience are obviously two of the greatest teachers. Program offerings such as Mastering Mix and Singing Success, along with sessions with a certified ...

After surveying the top traits of effective teachers, a number of key traits or qualities kept coming up over and over. These qualities transcend culture, ...

The best teachers are driven by a passion not only for what they teach but who they teach. Many became teachers because a spark of ...

Brett Manning and his associates encourage proper care and maintenance for all parts of the body, mind, and spirit. The voice expresses the music and ...

Brett Manning teaches that a singer is a complex human instrument, with all parts of the body, mind, and spirit requiring proper care and maintenance to ...

Driven by a passion for teaching and learning, coupled with a love and reverence for all things artsy and musical, Shelby Rollins has a lot ...

It’s an often rough road to success as a singer, performer, artist, musician, composure, manager, vocal coach – in short – the road to all ...

Recently we’ve heard from several Brett Manning Associates around the globe as they share their perspective on common problems faced by singers. They looked at ...

This is the second in a series where Brett Manning Associates from around the globe share their perspective on common problems faced by singers, the ...

For BMA vocal coach Sharon Rowntree, singing is a deeply rooted part of shaping each day she takes to task. It’s a driving creative force ...

Over the next few weeks we will hear from Brett Manning Associates around the globe as they share their perspective on common issues faced by ...

You’ve heard the phrase, “knowledge is power”, but that’s not entirely true. If the knowledge you’ve gained contains misinformation, then by applying that knowledge, you ...

Matt Roy of Glen Rock, N.J. is not your typical eighth-grader. For one thing, he’s been a performer since he was eight years old. In ...

Anchor Songs Many singers will create a group of “anchor songs,” or best songs that they enjoy practicing. These are songs that you like to ...

Brett Manning and Singing Success have remained faithfully committed to bringing you the best tools available to develop the fullest potential of your unique voice ...

Imagine you’re in a crowded setting such as a shopping mall during a holiday sale. Even though we may have lost a few shopaholics, just ...

If you want to get the lead in a musical or book that weekly paying gig at a local club or make some decent money ...

At some point in the pursuit of your singing career you will find yourself under the weather, when a full recovery by performance time is ...

As a follow up to last week’s health and diet tips, we thought we would offer some more valuable pointers to help you establish and ...

Jon Hensley is a man of many creative talents. He’s an actor, singer, and songwriter. He’s also a Brett Manning protoge. He currently studies with ...

One of the best resources you have for building a fan base starts with exploring your community. There may be existing opportunities to perform locally ...

Genuine self-confidence has a profound impact on how you’re perceived by others. The more self confident you are, the more likely you are to succeed. ...

When I first came to Nashville back in 1993 I was writing for a syndicated music series for TV called, The Road. I met many ...

Brett Manning Mixes It Up Big Time With Dustin Small After working with Brett Manning for just two short months, singer-songwriter Dustin Small has not ...

The program is about to be launched and the anticipation has been steadily rising, and for good reason. I’ve looked over the program and can ...

Giuseppe Lopizzo first discovered the vocal teaching of Brett Manning several years ago while surfing online in Italy. The 27-year-old singer, musician, and TV personality ...

For BMA vocal coach Dave Brooks artist development is something that helps to distinguish Singing Success and what Brett Manning Studios brings to singers and ...

It sounds like a cliché but many of the greatest lessons learned and the greatest personal or professional growth comes with trial or a challenge ...

It was five years ago when, at the ripe old age of 24, Jonathan Root and his wife, Holly, moved from Nashville, Tennessee to New ...

So, you’re looking to form a band, a choral group, find back up singers, or a back up band? There are a few clear steps ...