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The joy of singing

There is something truly special about singing. Whether you're performing on stage, singing in a...

One small change

There is one small change you can make to improve your singing instantly. I have noticed that I have...

Be brave

Learning music doesn't just doesn't just make you a musician, it actually builds bravery. Music and...

It’s time to perform

Preparing for Your Performance You need to start preparing weeks prior to a performance. You cannot...

Why am I singing flat?

Developing singing skills is just like learning any instrument. To be able to sing on pitch and not...

Sienna Spiro and nodules

Sienna Spiro is a new artist that is making her mark on the music scene at the moment. She is...

Raye: An example of an amazing artist

I came across a live performance of Raye at Live at Montreux Jazz Festival, 7th July 2026.  This was...

Born with talent?

You often hear the argument about whether being naturally gifted or hard work brings success. I...

Take time to recharge

There are times when we need to take a break and give our bodies a chance to recharge. It has been...
Take time to recharge

Singing when unwell

Singing when unwell can be challenging, but there are ways to minimize strain and still perform...

Pop songs for boys under 10

Start with Fun and Playful Exercises: Introduce singing through fun exercises that engage their...

8 tips to memorize lyrics to a song

Click on the image below to get my free pdf : Mastering Lyrics 8 tips for effortless memorization...

How do I sing high notes?

Singing high notes requires a combination of proper technique, practice, and understanding your...

Singing Strong end of year concert

After an amazing year of music making in the Singing Strong Vocal Studio it is now time to celebrate...

Billie Eilish

Hi! it's Mary from Singing Strong and welcome. Today I wanted to talk a little bit about Billie...

Seeing Miss Saigon at the Sydney Opera House

Hi it's Mary from Singing Strong. I had a lovely excursion to Sydney a couple of weekends ago for my...

What makes a good, great, awesome singer?

I recently held a performance workshop with my singing students. In the video below I talk about...

Seagulls?

How can seagulls help you sing high notes? I had been working with a student the other week who was...

What to sing?

https://youtu.be/fmjUwY2HF20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqazV4hbu8E&ab_channel=7clouds...

St Patrick’s Day

Folk music is music from a country, usually composed and performed by the people of that country. ...

6 Winter Songs to enjoy

In Australia we have just past the winter solstice, so we can start to look forward to the days...

It’s not always what you think

I like to look on line for the latest musical trends, new singers or great live music.  I had a post...

A new term

I started this week on Monday singing at 3 Anzac day services around Traralgon. I feel this is a...

Would you sing on The Voice?

Who won The Voice in 2021? Have you listened to her music recently? Yes it was a girl who won...

Fun Easter songs for children to enjoy singing

Click on this link  to go to the Full Voice page.  There are links to some singing exercises and the...

A new Ed Sheeran song that is easy to sing!

I have made a video (above) that goes through the song Forever my love and I show you just how easy...

It’s Autumn in Australia

It's Autumn in Australia. Here are some songs for you to enjoy about Autumn...

Songs for Valentines Day

I hope you have a wonderful Valentines Day Here are some love songs throughout time that you might...

This breathing exercise is to help develop better breath control for good, well supported singing...

Breathing to sing

Happy New Year! I am posting singing exercises for you to get back into singing if you have had a...