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But I didn’t. Of all the songs in the world, this one is a true survivor. Arthur Hamilton wrote it in 1953 for Ella Fitzgerald, but it was cut from the film it was meant for. A record executive then rejected it, reportedly because he hated the word “plebeian” in the lyrics. Nobody wanted it. Then Julie London recorded it in 1955 with just a voice, a guitar and a bass. It reached the US Top 10 and became her signature song. And honestly, with so many versions to choose from, h

When we think about improving our voice, we often focus on how we sound. But your voice is not only something you hear. It is also something you feel. And one of the easiest places to experience this is at your lips. Start with a gentle hum Close your lips softly and hum: Mmmmmmm… Keep the sound comfortable and easy. There is no need to make it loud or to produce a particular kind of sound. Now place one finger lightly across both lips. Can you feel the vibration? Stay with t

(Deutsch, runterscrollen) Hi friend, Athletes don't just show up and perform. They warm up first — every time, without exception. So why do we expect our voice to be any different? The connection between your body, mind, and voice is everything, especially in the moments when you actually need to use it. And that connection isn't something you find in the pressure of the moment — it's something you build beforehand, through small habits repeated consistently. That's really th

I ask my students to film themselves. Every time, I get the same face — somewhere between "do I have to?" and "please, no." I understand it. Watching yourself back is not exactly a relaxing Sunday afternoon activity. Nobody wakes up excited to hear their own voice crack on a high note in 4K. But here's the thing: that video isn't there to judge you. Think of it more like a friend who tells you the truth — not to hurt you, but because someone has to. It shows you exactly where

The Backstage of Your Voice Can I tell you something honest? I'm not the big star. Never have been. I've spent over 30 years in this world of singing, acting, coaching — and along the way, I've also had all sorts of side jobs and little businesses to keep things going. That's just how it goes for most of us in the arts, if we're being real about it. There's this idea that you either "make it" or you don't, and I've never fit neatly into that story. But you know what I do hav

If you were famous, which quote would be attached to your picture? While researching for a project I came across the quotes of a famous...

Today I was driving 36 minutes from my place to go to the notary. Not for my will (and not of my own will) but for the closing down of...