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Charles Simmons
The Road To Hamilton, Part 3 – The Translation
One of the talked-about aspects of the german production of Hamilton is the translation from English to German. In this video, I’m going to talk about what you can expect from the german...
The Road To Hamilton, Pt. 2 – Musical Theater vs. Live Band
As you all know, in September of 2021 I made the leap from being a self-employed live performer to being a musical theater performer. I've discovered some interesting things about myself and the...
Musical Theater: The Road To Hamilton, Pt. 1
It's been a long time since I've posted new content, but I've been swamped the past two years. You can now add "Musical Theater Performer" to my long resumé! Today I want to tell you the epic story...
How To Sing Riffs And Runs: Pros And Cons
So you want to learn how to sing riffs and runs. Maybe your favorite singer is Beyonce, Sam Smith, Bruno Mars, Ariana Grande, or someone else, and you want to sound just like them, so you spend many...
Find Your Passion: The Voice Of Germany
Knowing how to find your passion and follow it can have a profound impact on your life. In the last article, I told you the story of how singing in a metal band taught me about the role of the body...
Find Your Passion: The Comfort Zone
Today I want to talk to you about how to find your passion. My experience as a singer in a crossover metal band taught me more about how the voice works than I thought I already knew. It forced me...
The Best Vocal Warm Up Exercises
The pros and cons of singing scales I’ve been a singer for a very long time. As part of my training, I had to sing TONS of scales…and I hated every minute of it. Having said that, I do appreciate...
The Coolest Way To Train Your Voice
Do you want to get in shape, but don’t want to go to the gym or work out at home? Do you want to practice your vocal skills, but don’t have time or place to do it? What If I told you that there was...
How To Overcome Stage Fright
Stage fright and you Stage fright is no fun. It’s something that people who present themselves in front of others experience all the time. But what if I told you that there’s a way to quickly and...
6 Best Physical Exercises For Singers
Sometimes doing a purely vocal warm-up before a show or presentation just isn’t enough. What If I told you that doing physical exercise while you warm up your voice will make your warm-ups faster...
Top 3 Stress Management Techniques
One of the hardest things for a vocalist or an athlete to do before a show, presentation, training session, or game is to relax. We all tend to get stressed out when we’re put in a position where we...
Top 7 Places To Practice Vocal Technique
Where's the best place to practice? It’s sometimes hard to find the right time and place to practice your vocal technique. But what if I told you that there are at least 7 places in your daily life...
Top 7 Ways To Improve Your Voice
Step up your vocal game A lot of people get frustrated and go through different trainers, coaches, and teachers, but never really quite get to the place where they feel comfortable with their voices...
Vocal Exercises: The 3-D Voice
When you practice singing, you probably focus mainly on increasing your range. But what If I told you that there are other important parts of your voice that you’re probably not training as you...
The Ultimate Vocal Exercise For Singers
Improve your breathing technique with one simple exercise You’ve probably heard the term „breath support“ when it comes to singing. But do you know what it means, or how to activate it? In today’s...