by Jennifer Hamady | Feb 10, 2017 | Articles, Featured
Since writing my article on vocal polyps, hemorrhages, nodules, and reflux, I’ve received many great emails, particularly about acid reflux. Here are my answers to your questions, as well as seven tips to help you deal with and heal this all too common problem: For...
by Jennifer Hamady | Dec 19, 2016 | Articles
On one level, singers are master preparers. We spend tremendous amounts of time training and practicing, and for many of us, songwriting as well. In fact, we’re so focused on our instruments and material that we can be virtually non-stop in our physical and mental...
by Jennifer Hamady | Nov 10, 2016 | Articles, Featured
Performance anxiety is an elephant-in-the-room sized issue for everyone who spends time on any kind of a stage. Managing it is the subject of a thousand books, workshops, and programs that teach how to deal with its effects… how to ride the wave rather than have...
by Jennifer Hamady | Jun 2, 2015 | Articles, Featured
In my career, I’ve had some truly extraordinary performance experiences. Being on American Idol was no exception. During season six, I was called in to sing backup vocals for Hollywood Week, which brings the top 30 finalists to Los Angeles for seven days of intense...
by Jennifer Hamady | Jan 23, 2014 | Articles
As every singer knows, we’re only as good as our voices sound on a given day. Whether it’s allergies, fatigue, or a cold– or something more serious– our performance success is largely at the mercy of our instruments. The good news is that most voice problems– even the...
