08/28/2026
Think a great voice is all it takes to be a great singer?
The music pros in my new survey said⌠not even close. (Survey responses could include multiple themes so totals do not equal 100%)
Swipe through the seven things they actually care about, from your timing and prep, to how you hold the mic and work with the band.
If you want the full breakdown, get my free 17-page Musician Survey report with every key finding, the raw comments, and simple changes you can bring to your next rehearsal or gig. Link in bio. đ
Save this post, and youâll never have to guess what really matters the next time you step on stage. đ¤
08/18/2026
Stage fright isnât always about being afraid to get on stage.
For singers, it can be the racing heart. The shallow breath. The tight throat. The dry mouth. The mind that suddenly forgets the words youâve sung a hundred times.
And then there are the thoughts:
What if I mess up?
What if my voice doesnât cooperate?
What if I canât do what I know I can do?
Thatâs why I think itâs more helpful to look at stage fright as a mind + body response to performing under pressureânot simply a lack of confidence.
When you understand how your stage fright shows up, you can start preparing for it.
Not by trying to guarantee youâll never feel nervous.
By learning how to soothe the body and prepare the mind so you have more options when those nerves arrive.
I created my free Stage Fright Mind Map: Your Path to Confident Performance to help you see the bigger picture.
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08/16/2026
đ¤ Musicians: What do you wish singers understood?
Calling all guitarists, bassists, drummers, keyboard players, horn players, accompanists, session players and anyone else whoâs spent time backing a singer. đ
Iâve created a quick 3-minute anonymous survey to hear what itâs like from your side of the stage.
What drives you crazy? What do you wish singers understood? And just as importantly, what do the really great singers do that makes playing with them a pleasure?
đ Take the anonymous survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/MceXbikESb
No names. No identifying your bandmates. No singer-bashing. Just tell me what you wish singers knew.