write viral songs true to you

If creating viral songs that are true to you is your goal, then our program is for you. I filmed this training with Coach Anna on how Carolina got millions of streams and went viral - to help you get clear on your sound - with no confusion, no stress and no creepy studio vibes. 

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Vocal Arranging 101: Harmonies & Ad-Libs

Watch how Coach Maria records vocal doubles, harmonies and ad-libs. She's a viral singer/songwriter with millions of streams and signed to a publishing record deal with Nice Life in LA. If you've ever wanted to know how to take your vocal recordings from dull to "Damn, that sounds good!" with just a few clicks of a button…

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ORIGINAL SUBMITTED TO CARDI B

When I first met Kylie, she had so many notes in her phone and wanted to finish songs. She had a lot of things to say but she didn't know how to make them 'good'. Then she worked with our team and started writing viral-worthy songs. They were so good, they ended up in Cardi B's hands.

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PRO DEMOS FROM HOME

Has a producer ever said or did something scary or inappropriate to you… and it held you back? This is a problem we eat for breakfast at IHMV. Alina's story is proof of what's possible. She got the gear, she learned how to write and record herself at home with our team. Now she's cranking out pro demos from home. No producers. No problems. 

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WRITING 150 SONGS A YEAR

Can you write 150 songs next year? It's not that hard. In fact, it's what you need to be doing, according to Coach Geena. She's as much a viral songwriter as a viral singing influencer. Sure, she's got 3.2M followers on TikTok, but she's also written for Beyoncé, Rihanna, Lauren Spencer Smith, just to name a few. How do you get this good? 

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Branding Your Songwriting

Would you like to learn how to write and release your songs in a branded way that builds megafans? If so, we created a quick songwriting training with Coach Maria that'll show you to go viral on Spotify and TikTok.

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GIGS EVERY DAY W/O LOSING HER VOICE

Rehearsals and shows every night without losing her voice... Improving her singing every week... Confidence has skyrocketed... These are just three of the big wins that Kelany achieved after joining I Heart My Voice. Now, these wins are particularly great because, prior to joining I Heart My Voice, she was the typical singer who was losing her voice after belting her heart out!

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SINGING TIERS OF COMMITMENT

Are you on track to finish the year with “singing success” still on your mental list of things you’ll get around to? Imagine confidently performing, posting and recording that song because you're in love with your newfound POWERFUL voice and want to share it more. Seriously. Imagine it. Get excited because today's training is about how to create a powerful, memorable voice that you can't wait to share with the world. Don't miss this simple strategy!

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YOUR 3 CORE BRAND PILLARS

Whether you're wanting to find your voice, release your songs or build that fanbase, like you always said you would...it's all available to you! And it starts with picking your 3 core brand pillars. I filmed this training with I Heart My Voice Coach Geena - TikTok singing influencer with 3.2 Million followers - to help you stand out from the crowd and attract your tribe.

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3 DO’S AND DON’TS FOR VIRAL SINGING POSTS

After 20 years of coaching singers, we know what makes some artists ultra-successful, and what makes other flop. Finding your voice does require hard work and sacrifice. But it's not what you think. If you’re ready to discover your signature sound and break through to that next level of singing success…

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Consistency Wins

When Nicole came to me she wanted help finding her voice and confidence. She decided quickly. She committed quickly. She got results quickly. Weeks after implementing our strategies she started to master singing really challenging songs with more confidence and ease. And she’s only just getting started.

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Released 3 singles in 3 months

Three songs released. 9,368 monthly listeners on Spotify. Posting daily singing clips that attract raving fans. These are just three of the big wins that our client Tara achieved after joining I Heart My Voice. These wins are seriously great for Tara because, prior to joining I Heart My Voice, she was the typical singer who was working a boring 9-5.

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Indie song got 3M organic Spotify streams

Watch our songwriting and artist development coach Anna share the story behind a song she wrote that currently has about 3 million organic Spotify streams!! And discover why the songs we write -- GO VIRAL. 

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Breathing Bootcamp

Watch today’s wicked workout you should practice on repeat. It’s about key beliefs and behaviors we cultivate to go from lack-of-control to confident-breath-control. Being on stage in fear that you won't hit that high note is no way to sing. And I know supporting with your diaphragm isn't news to you. It's just that singers often experience waaay to much confusion around this topic and so much more. 

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Made It To TikTok Global Finals ‘Gimme The Mic’ Competition

TikTok just ran it's first global music competition, ‘Gimme The Mic’, where the best-of-the-best live streamers were voted in by their fans. And one of our clients Patricia made it into the Global finals!! If singing success on TikTok is one of your goals, read on! When Patricia joined our mentorship program, things were going just 'ok'. However, it didn't take long for her to post up some big wins!

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Quit Her 9-5, Getting Gigs & Playlists

I want to introduce you to Marlei. She’s one of my favorite I Heart My Voice program success stories. She released her first single, left her 9-5 and is getting paid gigs! What an amazing win!!! But when I first met Marlei, she was working a 9-5 and feeling pretty maxed out.

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ADVANCED VOCAL POWER TRAINING

Today, we released our G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) advanced singing training. Even having just *one* fantastic vocal power technique (like the G.O.A.T.) can be enough to open a dozen (bigger) notes and doors. 

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How COACH ASHLEY & OLI GOT on Idol, The Voice & More 💕

Here’s exactly how our rockstar coaches became finalists on Idol and The Voice! If you sometimes feel like you're flying blind with your singing career — or you're just not sure how to get scouted for Idol, The Voice, Producers, Booking Agents, Managers, Labels, more... could it be that you just don't know how to get noticed? 

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How COACH GEENA got 2.6M TikTok followers

I just created a guide with TOP viral singer on TikTok and IHMV coach Geena, who’s currently got 2.6 MILLION followers on TikTok... We’re going to walk you through the 4 steps to batch and curate your viral singing page - without the overwhelm and exhaustion.

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FIND YOUr BRAND

Are you ready to find your voice? Call forth your raving megafans? Blow up on social media like you always said you would? Make it to the BIG stage and make a BIG impact? It starts with defining your brand and subculture… 

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Who Runs the World!?!

These 4 SUPERWOMEN are coaches on Team IHMV and share how they struggled to break into the music industry! They knew they wanted to make an impact not only with their voice, but by sharing their unique vision with the world. These women earned their VIRAL success on Instagram, Youtube, TikTok and Spotify. If you FINALLY want to discover how to find your voice, fans and break into the music industry…

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#1 Tip for Learning Riffs, FAST!

Every wonder what the ULTIMATE strategy to singing iconic riffs is? One of our VIRAL vocal and artist development coaches is sharing with you the #1 tip to learn riffs FAST! As a result, our coaches win big auditions on shows like Idol and The Voice, and their posts have millions of views.

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top secret tip to hit that high note

If you've been wondering how to hit that high note with more ease, this is for you! I wanted to share this because finding your voice matters. And even though sometimes it takes longer than we think it should, the most important quality is that we never abandon our singing dream!

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loving her unique voice

There was a time when Amanda used to feel anything but confident, unique and loving how she sounds. Her beginnings consisted of struggles with vocal technique, style and and limiting her potential in the recording studio. That was until she turned to I Heart My Voice and made it non-negotiable to show up every week and get the coaching that was going to elevate her voice and big vision. And that's when the transformation truly began to take place!

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CLAIM YOUR CONFIDENCE

What if you were fully confident in your voice and your big vision? I Heart My Voice has been coaching singers for 20 years, and we can tell you that the #1 thing that has singers step into the spotlight is when they conquer confidence! And you can too!! If you're a singer who wants to launch your dream voice and vision in 2023, you’re going to love this!

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Find Your Soul Singers

Are you ready to find your voice? Call forth your soul singers? Let go of those dead-end songs that don't showcase your unique vocal gifts? Audition for Idol, The Voice, AGT, like you always said you would? Make it to the BIG stage and make a BIG impact with fans around the world? It's all available to you! And it starts with picking your soul singers and singing the right songs!

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100K New Fans in 60 Days

I just had an inspiring conversation with my client Jay who grew a 100K following in 60 days on TikTok. Before joining I Heart My Voice, he thought having 100K followers was nothing but a dream. He never really felt he could make such a positive impact through his music. That all changed when he applied our 'go viral with social media' trainings for singers!

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warmups and cooldowns

Think you were born to sing? 80% of singers say they do. But less than 3% of singers who start practicing ever stay consistent, let alone book auditions and gigs. If that statistic seems depressing, don’t worry… Today I have top 10 finalist from American Idol, world-class vocalist, and IHMV technique guru, Coach Ashley here. She’ll teach you industry-best vocal secrets, like…

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FOR ALL MY BIG DREAMERS

We're in the final month of 2022 and you're starting to wonder if that BIG dream you had set for this year should be pushed aside until next. Can it really still happen??? If this is you right now, I have an empowering message and serenade waiting for you. This is a gift, from our hearts to yours. ❤️

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the 3 keys to go pro

Have you been wondering what more is possible for your voice and career?

I hear you! And I've got a special live training for you so you can create your best voice and become a professional singer!

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Released EP & Exploded on TikTok

Patricia just sold 160 copies of her EP! And went from 300 followers to 12K raving fans on TikTok!!! In just under 1 year of coaching at I Heart My Voice, she's finished writing, recording and releasing her first EP and is living her dream. Have you been wondering what more is possible for your voice and career? The truth is that YOU are no different than Patricia…

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SOVT Exercises

That "how do I hit high my notes without straining?" question you keep asking yourself? Don't worry. I get it deeply. For years it was a bit of an agonizing question I couldn't find the answer to day or night (and trust...I tried EVERY vocal exercise out there). That's why I'm sharing our FREE vocal training: SOVT exercises. It's all about how to hit your high notes without staining and create the epic voice you yearn for.

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Love Your Voice with Vocal Affirmations

At our intensive we talked extensively about what it really takes to become a professional singer, manage emotions and stay in high vibe. One way we stay grounded through it all is by using affirmations. Affirmations and Mantras are an ancient thing. When carefully chosen and practiced, they are said to have the ability to alter your subconscious impulses, habits, and afflictions.

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TIERS OF COMMITMENT FOR GOING PRO

In today’s video, let’s focus on your commitment to creating YOUR very best voice! A rule that you can ALWAYS count on is… The more time you put into your dream, the more you’ll get back in return. For your dream voice to become real and attainable, it’ll require you to anchor your practice and study goals in reality and into your calendar.

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HEY WAIT, YOU CAN BELT!

There’s a heated debate as to whether belting will ruin your voice. But belting can be found in all contemporary genres and styles of singing, particularly in Rock, Pop, R & B, Gospel, Country and Folk genres. And classical instructors assert (and rightly so) that contemporary belting is not safe. So will belting ruin your voice? Truth be known, we most always hate what we don’t understand. The truth is belting can be completely safe.

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Master Your Mix with Magic Sirens

All of our leading voice coaches at IHMV have stories that began with straining and pushing their voice to achieve... Master coach Anna and I are super excited to give our #1 voice hack to mastering your mix voice and a sneak peak into what it feels like to sing with freedom using Magic Sirens! Click below to sing along and try this #1 transformational voice hack:

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FIND YOUR UNIQUE VOICE

As you progress in your singing career, you begin to realize...if you try to pretend to be somebody else, it just doesn't work. And you'll never fully be happy. So in order for you to really grow and progress as a singer... You have to be true and brand you, because no one will be better at sounding like you than you, and that is your gift! You need to make sure you’re doing what’s authentic to you in the specific niche you’re in.

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ADELE’S WOW FACTOR IN EASY ON ME

One of the biggest things that holds singers back from going pro is lack of originality. So to solve this, we need to discover our WOW Factor. We’re talking about your style, your songs, your performances and your brand! Unlike other vocal studios we put style + branding in the forefront! Today we're diving into Adele's WOW Factor in Easy On Me. Adele's not a copycat…

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The 3 breathing exercises you need

I want to share with you the 3 breathing exercises you need to use your diaphragm effectively and expand your lung capacity to the max so you can hit those epic high notes and hold them. Start your singing days off right by activating your breath. You'll use your voice differently -- and better -- for the rest of the day.  

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warm up smarter, not harder

In today’s video, I’m going to teach you how to warm up to create freedom in your voice. Without spending hours doing nay-nays and getting nay-where. I call it, Warm Up Smarter, Not Harder™ How? So the big idea here is that it's about being an athlete.…

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your warmup guide to hit your high notes

Hitting your high notes can be a dreaded task for any singer. There are all sorts of reasons why singers struggle with this. Not warming up effectively leads to straining your high notes, songs being more challenging to sing and even injuring your voice. We give IHMV singers a core set of warmups to avoid that pitfall. Once you've nailed your warmup, the rest is simple.

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Path To The GRAMMYs

Do you have a Grammy dream delayed? It's official! Big CONGRATS to our master mentor Keisha who just won her first Grammy credit! In this video, we talk about your GRAMMY strategy and a more successful way to think about getting there.

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Step Into Your True Voice + Reach True Fans

When I look at what we all went through this past year, I marvel at the success stories of our clients who were able to overcome & stand stronger today! We don't have enough room to post all of them, but here's a quick one we wanted to single out! Leila just left her soul-sucking job to go full-time singer, self-released her second album in 1 year's time and got onto her 1st Official Spotify Editorial Playlists!! How'd she do it all? Watch the video to find out!

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How To Have Faith + Show Up Every Day

What singing stories have you heard throughout your life? Maybe... "You can't waste your time on THAT!" For too long, we've been told to take on these singing "rules" as truth. To give it up or put it on the back burner and focus on other things that don't actually make us happy. As fully fabulous singers, we are committed to taking our power back!

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Secrets To Success As An Independent Singer

How do you quit your 9-5 office job and go pro in your singing career in 90 days? Watch our interview with IHMV client and independent singer Charles Peoples III to find out how he confidently found his voice and created more fans, impact and income. Plus hear his mind-blowing performance of A Change Is Gonna Come.

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HOW TO HIT THOSE HIGH NOTES LIKE DEMI

It’s time to hit those high notes, lovely! We just shot a 1-min video on how to BELT like Demi! Learn from our #1 belt coach and 2020 The Voice Finalist Oli:

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HOW TO BELT LIKE GAGA

We just shot a 1-min video on how to BELT like Gaga. Watch our rockstar coach Oli break it down!

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The 3 Biggest Problems That Stop Singers

Have you ever wondered why certain singers find their voice and others stay stuck? It's a very simple reason. There's a gap between what they want and what they’re getting. But why is that gap there? It's usually a set of obstacles that the singer has to overcome to get their result. That's why we did a live training focused on outlining the 3 biggest problems that stop singers from finding their voice and singing like a pro!

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The Best Vocal Hack to Belt With Control

Here's our #1 voice hack to help you belt American Idol-worthy high notes in a way you always dreamed of! We just put together this training with Coach Adri to powerfully SING high notes using our IHMV singing method.

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FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR VOICE

Here’s to more LOVE. What's your fav part of your voice? We love having every singer who works privately with our vocal coaching + artist development team write down what they love about their voice. And now it’s your turn. You’re here to use your voice to make an impact, but the next level won't exist unless you've built a strong foundation of beliefs to catapult from!

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EXPLODE YOUR NEXT LAUNCH

Whether you’re launching a single, a new service, your Patreon—you name it… Launching is the single best way to build attention, buzz, fans and income around your music! To explode your launch in 2021, you MUST have a winning strategy. And to get BIG results, you must avoid the biggest mistake we see artists make when promoting their music.

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Spotify Streams vs Real Fans

It's a current trend in the music marketing world to try to get on Spotify playlists to grow your fanbase and Spotify streaming income. But TBH, this is where we see so many musicians not get results after investing a ton of time and money! Getting on playlists is not best the way to raise your fan numbers and make money. Why not? What is the best way?

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How Much Does Getting On Music Blogs Pay You?

It’s easy to go into a place of asking: “How much do I need to pay someone else to get me results?” Musicians get marketed to a ton and if we don’t have an understanding of what creates real results, real fans and real income, then we become vulnerable to predators in the industry, and there are many! Are you ready for some real talk? If you’re looking to escape this “hope” marketing, money-draining trap once and for all, read on!

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the #1 priority in a thriving music biz

There’s 1 thing every successful business does and must continue doing to stay in business, and you as a music entrepreneur are no different!! When prioritizing what you’re doing each week and month with your career, here’s the main thing to keep at the center of your focus…

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do you post or ghost? 👻

To build your artist brand you must be seen, and you must stand out from the crowd. To do this you must be willing to be visible. That means dominating in your niche by sharing your whole authentic self—your why, your mission, your subculture, your challenges, what you love, what you hate—not hiding. If you’re afraid of what other people think and stay hidden in your truth and your online presence, it doesn’t matter how good your music is. No one will hear it, no one will care because they don’t know who you really are.

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WHY NOT YOU?

So many artists are Spotify or TikTok obsessed—and watching YouTube videos of self-made sensations wishing you could be just like them, stuck in confusion + emotional conflict waiting for the “perfect time” or simply struggling to get noticed…Meanwhile other musicians are using their music as a vehicle to unite audiences, create powerful shifts and earn a comfortable living. Here’s some of the most common reasons we’ve seen over 20 years why we see musicians stop…

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Your Microgenre = MEGAFANS

If you want to become a great artist and have a lasting music career, you’ve got to know who you are and what microgenre of music you’re creating in. The commercial music industry is saturated and it can seem like there’s too much competition and no way you can possibly compete, right? We’re here to tell you that you’re actually wrong about the success you can achieve right now. 

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DOES YOUR MUSIC HAVE VALUE?

For centuries musicians have been fed “the starving artist” mentality by their parents, teachers, society and even friends! The proof that this is not true is all around us! To start, all you have to do is look at all the countless major label artists every year who’ve created multi-million empires around their music. But this also holds true at the indie label level AND for totally independent artists who are making MILLIONS on their own...

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Blindspot Around Music + Money?

Many years ago, somewhere down your family lineage, someone experienced a degree of misfortune or temporary defeat when they went after what they loved and did not fully succeed --- so they created a belief system around it. They believed that doing what you LOVE, meant the you would experience LACK! This belief system gets passed down to you…

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Launching Patreon or Kickstarter During COVID

This week's question from our new Q&A portal "Francis Freedom Fighters: Ask Roxie + Lucas" is from Jana: “How can I sell my music, launch my Kickstarter or ask people I know to contribute to my Patreon, when we’re still in the middle of a pandemic? I have a need to sell and my music could actually help people during this crisis. My family has said some horrible things to me because I’m launching my music business now. Are they right? Should I stop? I’m feeling guilty and selfish about selling my stuff...help!”

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WHERE TO SEND YOUR FANS USING FACEBOOK ADS

This is actually one of the most common questions we get asked! When you send people discovering you for the first time directly to Spotify and YouTube, you’re putting yourself--an unknown person to them--side by side with every other artist on Spotify and everything on YouTube. You’re not even giving them a fair chance to discover your amazing new music! Here’s where you DO want to send them:

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HOW TO CREATE A REAL, ENGAGED FANBASE

Here’s the place to start: don’t leave anybody hanging! Every time someone leaves a comment on any of your social accounts or your blog, respond! This is an amazing opp to create a megafan! When you don’t respond, it’s the e-equivalent to literally ignoring someone saying “what’s up!” to you IRL. When you give, you get a lot back.

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YOUR FIRST PROFITABLE VIRTUAL GIG

With music venues and bars shutting down, the truth is...I'm excited!! I'm excited for this change because the opportunity for independent musicians to perform and grow your fans + funds online is reaching an EPIC HIGH!

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FREEDOM TO DO WHAT YOU LOVE

I believe in your ability to sing your heart out and experience artistic and personal freedom. I mention this because Lucas and I got married on a hilltop in Malibu, CA on Independence Day because freedom is what matters most to us. And to us, freedom means doing what YOU love. What we love most is helping singers and artists like you free your voice, make an impact and build a thriving music biz! 

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YOUR BEST VOICE EVER

Center stage + ready to sing, meet Gaba! Launching my NEW singing mentorship to work 1-on-1 with me and American Idol finalist Elizabeth Gaba to belt Idol-worthy high notes and finally make your side hustle official! Will you join us? This brand new mentorship starts July 7th and is by application and interview only. Spaces are limited!

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HOW TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

The Coronavirus has me feeling hopeful, because there’s never been a better time to help singers grow their music, mindset and a profitable business than now!

We're so excited to share our interview on The Unspoken Agreements podcast with Adam Eskow.

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OVERCOME OVERWHELM: 3 MINDSET SHIFTS FOR ARTISTS

This week my client asked: I have too much to do and feel so overwhelmed! What can I do to ease this feeling? Maybe you're stuck in analysis paralysis? Or you're future tripping about how you're going to amp up your visibility? To step into the NEXT version of yourself, you have to be willing to do NEW things you've never done before.

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Hollywood Week On Idol #BTS

Geena is an indie musician making it ALL happen ALL the time and never stops at no, including during this quarantine. She pursues her own artist path, and she’s an in-demand session songwriter, singer and vocal arranger. What are you doing to set your life up for success during this incubation period? Here’s what I’m doing: we’re rolling out a new program for music bossbabes to build a profitable music coaching biz from the comfort of your home.

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Music business strategy: covid-19 slowing you down?

We teach singers the "5 Profit Pathways" to becoming a full-time thriving artist. Then we focus on organizing the fastest strategy to get there. Whether you’re a singer, musician, songwriter, producer, coach or any combination of the above: your ability to grow your voice, music and money is in no way impacted by COVID-19.

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How To Book Live Gigs Consistently Pt 3/4

Are you ready to attract new fans to your shows? Sell out bigger venues? Here are 7 inspiring strategies to sell out your shows consistently! Once you’ve secured your show date, you want to make sure every possible chair is filled! It’s time to promote, promote, promote! 

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How To Book Live Gigs Consistently Pt 2/4

I literally walked into the venue, right up to the booking agent and asked for the gig! :) Here’s Pt 2/4 from my series on how to find, book and sell out your shows. A few years back, I was paid to play multiple times a week at the historic Sportsman’s Lodge in Studio City, home to old-Hollywood royalty such Frank Sinatra, Clark Gable & Katherine Hepburn. It started out as once a month and led to booking corporate and private gigs! How did I do it? Start with believing you can, take action with confidence, no fear.

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How To Book Live Gigs Consistently Pt 1/4

Looking for top strategies to booking live gigs consistently? Here’s Pt 1/4 from my new series on how to find, book and sell out your shows. Want to become a performing musician and connect with more venues, agents and fans? Discover a booking musician’s best kept secret. It’s a game changer! I promise you’ll find gigs in no time!

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OPPORTUNITY IS HERE FOR INDEPENDENT MUSIC ARTISTS

"I’ve got exciting news!! I did a thing! I tried out for AMERICAN IDOL 2020!!" Words from inspiring singer/songwriter Geena Fontanella. Sharing this ahhmazing story because in a world where ALL things are possible, if you’re not willing to entertain another decade of the unlived life, then it’s time for you to--DO THINGS! The truth is, all opportunity is here NOW but you have to see it and do things that make you uncomfortable over and over again. The more you follow your heart and make full use of your talents, energy and love--the more you and the world around you will be blessed with more.

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Publishing Royalties For Songwriters

Publishing, performance and mechanical royalties...oh my! Use These Music Industry Tips. I’ve heard horror story after horror story (and it’s not even Halloween yet) from singers I coach who've written + released original songs and never made a dime! Streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and worldwide is all the rage...and you should be collecting performance AND mechanical royalties for songs you wrote. That is why Lucas and I wanted to share these steps with you so you know exactly where to register your songs and NOT leave any royalties behind.

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Fall In Love With Your Voice

Dear singers or musicians: FALL in love with your voice + dream bigger with these autumn affirmations you may desire to post on your mirror to inspire your transformation this season! This month I'm asking every singer who studies with me to write what they love about their voice. And now it's your turn because what you think about, you bring about! Success has nothing to do with talent or what YOU or other people have told you in the past...it has everything to do with what you believe right NOW!

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How To HIT YOUR HIGH NOTEs, PART 1

Singers can spend weeks, months and even years trying to learn how to sing high notes with ease, but still reap slow and unreliable results. Usually, the cause for this uphill battle is incorrect vocal technique buried under a mountain of fear. The truth is, with good technique and a fearless mindset, anyone can confidently rock their high notes. It’s simpler than you think…here are 4 vocal tips for rockin’ high notes!  

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Know Where Your Music Royalties Are

Feeling cross-eyed when you think of music ROYALTIES? A Berklee study found that 20-50% of royalties never make it into the artist’s pocket, mainly because artists don't know where or how to claim their funds! If you've released music, chances are there's money you're leaving on the table you've already made! We wanted to shed some light on this topic because we see this stop too many artists!

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The Power Of Your Heart's Desire

“I saw HER on stage and I just had this feeling. I think too many aspiring singers forget the power of their heart's desire and leaning into it,” I said today to a new client who just left her computer software job to do music full-time. We're already planning her live show for next spring, stacking her calendar with rehearsals, songwriting and spending time in the studio making music love. I continued, “One of the best things I've learned lately is to earnestly desire and expect things we want in our heart NOW. Not fills our minds with doubt/fear thoughts that only force us to wait to be happier and take action.” Do you do that too?

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Date Your Inner Artist

Have you ever been on an Artist Date? The Artist Date idea is something I LOVE that came from the book, 'The Artist's Way' by Julia Cameron--which btw is incredible and you should totally read it! It's about making time for yourself, once a week, on your own, to do something 'enchanting'. To play, have fun or do something that nourishes you as an artist. Years ago I took and assisted in several Artist's Way courses in LA, and ever since I've dedicated some of my weekend to getting in an Artist Date!

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MAKE YOUR COMPETITION IRRELEVANT

Playing the comparison game? Any guesses on how to smash your competition? In the past, I would copy or try to compete--I'd scour the #vocalcoach and #artistdevelopment hashtags on IG. Then I learned that you'll always LOSE at the comparison game, soo STOP playing it! Don't copy or compete--create something NEW and soo uniquely YOU that it makes competition irrelevant!

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WORKING WITH A MANAGER IN 2020

Two decades ago, I had a "Momager". As a singer, I was fortunate to focus entirely on growing my craft, rehearsing-writing-performing, because everything else was taken care of for me! (booking gigs, PR and being supported financially). I got booked multiple shows a week and then I was approached by a producer backstage. We signed my first recording contract, and I officially had "Producer Manager". In 2005, my then producer became "Boyfriend Manager" and together we learned about royalties, getting music licensed to TV + Film, plus how much more there was to the industry than just singing.

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Define Your MicroGenre

But the best thing to happen to me on this singing journey was an embarrassing moment at an audition that shook me into finally taking myself seriously, which suggested I make a decision. The decision I made was to commit to finding my own unique artistic identity. To stop singing everything and hone in on my own niche! If you want to become a great artist and have a lasting music career, you've got to know who you are, what your personality is and most importantly what (micro) genre of music best suits you. There are 1000+ booming microgenres out there; where do you fit in?

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Secret Weapon For Healthy Voices

For my aspiring singers and fellow coaches, this is your secret weapon for crafting healthy voices: Trade the steam room for a nebulizer, and getting HYDRATED with my beloved pocket-sized, low maintenance VocalMist. The thing is, “the vocal folds need to be lubricated with a thin layer of mucous in order to vibrate efficiently.” Dehydration causes the voice to lose vocal cord flexibility and become more susceptible to damage! It causes the mucous to thicken and leads to irritation, the start of vocal injury and inferior singing quality. 

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Branding For Singers In 2019

Dear younger self: You can become a thriving singer who makes music & money! Just wait and see, in 2019 the new music industry will make it possible for badass singers & music to flourish on the interwebs! When I was 15 years old, I spent years searching for a record deal & manager who would make all my dreams come true. I scoured the LA Weekly, magazines and performed at every event and competition I could find. The search was exhausting…and then it happened! I’ll save my story of my 1st record deal for another time…

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How coachella became beychella

I'm sure you've heard...Beyoncé wasn't built in a day. So what makes Bey the hardest working woman in showbiz? The 1st black woman to headline Coachella, she reimagined this desert music festival into an empowering display of artistry + dedication. But like the rest of her career, Beychella didn’t just happen overnight.

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HOW TO HIT YOUR HIGH NOTES, PART 2

Want to sing your high notes with power and ease? All of us want to hit that "money" note because it sets us apart from the crowd and sounds incredibly impressive. I know that my ability to sing a high C without straining is the most important vocal skill that had me touring the world as the champion of a number of international singing competitions in my youth. You too can join the small group of elite singers that can access this top-secret vocal weapon that’ll WOW your audience every time. So let's get right down to business…

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Ed Sheeran's Best Songwriting Tip

Who inspires you? Just watched Ed Sheeran's documentary 'Songwriter', feeling super inspired to pick up my guitar and write! Ed started out playing in the street as a teen, he played in the school orchestra, and he now jokes about his first songs not exactly being Billboard hits! .....but he did the work not everyone is willing to do…and the rest is history! This is what he told the students at his hometown high school about songwriting…

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You Are Meant To Shine

On this planet of nearly 8 billion people, there is no one who sounds like YOU out there. You have a special and unique gift to share. Whatever dream you have in your heart [singing, songwriting, becoming a full-time rockstar], today can be a turning point in your career and life. Our lives are blessed with a unique, special purpose.

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How To Live Your Singing Dream

Your dream voice and career is 100% available to you...are you ready to claim it!?! Last week my hubby Lucas and I committed to 4 full days of high performance training in Phoenix with Brendon Burchard. Sharing 5 KILLER TIPS from the world's highest performers so you too can follow your heart and live your singing dream...

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American Idol Singing Secrets!

One of my favorite shows, American Idol, is back on air! And on the premiere last week, David Francisco won Katy Perry's heart! I want to share his inspiring audition story with you. 3 weeks after David relocated to pursue his singing dream, he got hit by a car and woke up paralyzed in the hospital. That one moment changed him forever...

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It's Your Year To Sing!

I’ve been doing a lot of journaling around what 2020 is really about for me...asking questions like: What’s my purpose? Who am I meant to be? What’s my next level? And here’s what came up for me: LOVE. Resolution: more love for your voice! We have no problem saying that we desire freedom, fulfillment, and a great...

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How To Put Your Voice FIRST

I've had quite a few questions come in this month about how to handle your voice when you are feeling under the weather. Being the go-getters we are, it can be tough to know when to stop or say no, even in the name of love! The best advice I can give you for a lifetime of healthy singing is to...

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3 Tips To Find Your (mix) Voice

The mark of a pro singer and the most commercially-used part of our voice is our mix. In fact, I believe that when you find out how to access your mix voice, you will find your authentic, unique voice! The mix provides for us ease, power and a multitude of tonal colors to choose from. Without a strong mix voice...

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6 Essential Ingredients To Vocal Mastery

Are you trying your best to make it BIG, but for some reason just aren't where you want to be at this point in your career? If this feels like you, chances are there is a breakdown in your PROCESS...

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How To Sound Better Instantly!

I'm excited to share with you the exact vocal techniques that the best singers in the industry use to sound better...instantly! Use this vocal technique, originally made famous by the vocal coach for Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder...

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3 Tips For Raving Fans!

You've seen certain unknown singers (including a few of my clients!) break out into fame and super-successful careers, seemingly overnight. That is the power of...

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Follow The Footsteps Of Your Heart

As a singer, it is absolutely essential to focus on finding your purpose and your voice. This search for ourselves is truly challenging; in fact, in movies and myths, this is known as... 

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7 Worst Drinks For Singers To Avoid

No matter your level of singing mastery, you can still occasionally experience a tense and dry throat that makes it difficult for you to get in your zone...

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