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The Engaging Performer

Being a great performer isn"t just about talent — it"s about connecting, inspiring, and leaving a lasting imprint on every heart in the room. On The Engaging Performer, Tara B (host and music pro) shares a deeper look at what it really takes to build a meaningful, successful career. You"ll find guidance on booking gigs with confidence, keeping your voice healthy for the long journey, and growing into the performer you"re truly meant to be. Through stories, lessons, and honest reflections, this

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Episode 024 | Tara B | Singing With Vibrato

The Engaging Performer ·

2019/10/28

This episode dives into the world of vibrato. Many people have different ideas on how vibrato is made. Tara B explains healthy ways of producing vibrato, which can be a lovely addition and facet to our unique voices. Find out how to create a vibrato that lets you feel free in the process. (3:22) The 3 parameters of vibrato (from Richard Miller’s The Structure of Singing) Fluctuation of Pitch A Variation of intensity Number of undulations per second (4:54) There are 6.5 undulations per second for

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Episode 023 | Dr. Melody Rich | What is IPA?

The Engaging Performer ·

2019/10/14

(3:00) The back story of Dr. Melody started with living in Taiwan and then in San Antonio, TX, where she was exposed to other languages. (6:25) When Dr. Melody took voice lessons in high school, she really was inspired by her own voice teachers. “All I wanted to do was do what they did…and help other people.” (10:35) She tells how she really had a respect for both musical theater and opera. (13:45) IPA is the International Phonetic Alphabet—an alphabet of symbols that equal a sound. One symbol

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Episode 022 | Karen Clark | Exploring the Feldenkrais...

The Engaging Performer ·

2019/09/30

In today’s episode we discuss the Feldenkrais Method with the help of Voice Professor Karen Clark. She takes us first on part of her journey in music and how the Feldenkrais Method came alive to her. She shows how it can be a foundational part of singing. (3:25) Karen shows how music was a part of her growing up since she was young. This included having a grandfather who led singing in a church, as well as an uncle and great-uncle who traveled and taught people shaped note singing. (5:30) She was

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Episode 021 | Tara B | Vocal Diction Part 2: Consonants

The Engaging Performer ·

2019/09/16

In this part two of vocal diction series, we focus on consonants today. Many consonants can be helpful in our exercises to help engage breath, give more clarity to our tone, help in our enunciation of words, and help us sense where resonance can happen. A consonant connected to a vowel sound in warmups can help us become more efficient and conscientious singers. (1:35) Definition of a consonant: “A consonant is a speech sound that is formed when the articulators interrupt the flow of air through

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Episode 020 | Tara B | Vocal Diction Part 1: Vowels

The Engaging Performer ·

2019/09/02

Today’s episode goes into the realm of vocal diction—specifically vowels. Our use and pronunciation of vowel sounds in English can affect the tone of our actual singing sound. These vowels, when sung correctly, can give our voice added warmth, fullness and resonance. (1:55) A PURE VOWEL IS WHEN ITS SOUND CAN BE SUSTAINED WIHTOUT MOVEMENT OF THE ARTICULATORS OR ANY CHANGE IN QUALITY OF SOUND UNTIL THE AIR FLOW CEASES. ( from Diction for Singers by J. Wall, R. Caldwell, T. Gavilanes, S. Allen)

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Episode 019 | Tara B |Voice Exercises for Flexibility

The Engaging Performer ·

2019/08/19

On today’s episode, Tara gives singers many exercises to help keep their voices limber, flexible and free. As we age, it takes more effort to make sure that our voices are able to be agile when we sing. The vocalises here are to help each person maintain a youthful, healthy voice. (1:55) Some of the ways our voices age are: slower vibrato and vocal runs that are not as easy for us to do. Exercises for Keeping Vocal Agility: (3:32) 1. Lip buzz (arpeggio) 1-3-5-8-5-3-1 (5:10) 2. Thirds up and

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Episode 018 | Dr. Anita Kozan | Bringing Hope and...

The Engaging Performer ·

2019/08/05

Tara interviews speech and language pathologist Dr. Anita Kozan. She specializes in helping people with their singing and speaking voices when they run into vocal issues. She discusses how our voice works, some of the differences between male and female voices, what can happen to aging voices and how vocal therapy can help people even without surgery in many circumstances. Join me for this insightful discussion with someone who really cares about helping people with their voices and can bring hope

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Episode 017 | Tara B | What Pitch Is and the Way to...

The Engaging Performer ·

2019/07/22

Ever wondered how pitch is actually made in our voices? Where do you think it starts? In the vocal folds? Or is there somewhere else? Join Tara today in this episode to see how incredibly complex our body is in producing specific pitches and yet the dichotomy of how easy it is too. Tara shares the journey how pitch is made and then gives tools to help all singers improve their pitches to become more accurate through ear training. (1:10) Definition of pitch = The highness or lowness of a note…

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Episode 016 | Arden Kaywin | Bridging the Gap in...

The Engaging Performer ·

2019/07/08

In this interview with singer and vocal coach Arden Kaywin, we dive into a story of a singer who went from classical to pop, and found her true voice in her journey. She shares how her voice trek led her to helping others with their own vocal pathways through online and in person coaching. She now instructs and tutors other singers in a holistic method of teaching that practices healthy mind and body techniques. (3:17) Arden shares of her love of music first through dance. (6:30) Arden was

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Episode 015 | Dr. David Opperman | Q and A with a...

The Engaging Performer ·

2019/06/24

Tara interviews Dr. David Opperman, laryngologist from the Colorado Voice Clinic. He chats about when it’s time to see a voice doctor, how they can find the vocal issues and the types of treatment that are available. It’s a discussion that you won’t want to miss if you are a singer! (5:15) The difference between an ENT (otolaryngologist) and a laryngologist (a true voice specialist) (7:35) Dr. Opperman explains what laryngitis is and how we can become hoarse as singers. (8:35) If

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Episode 014 | Tara B | How to Practice Voice with...

The Engaging Performer ·

2019/06/10

In today’s episode, Tara focuses on what it is like to do a vocal practice time that benefits singers. She highlights steps to start—including deciding on how long your practices will be and how to go about implementing those vocal practices. This is so singers will be able to work through issues and make their rehearsal time count. (2:02) Practicing an instrument takes commitment. (3:00) Practicing helps us improve in the tiniest of details. (5:57) Having a voice teacher to go to can help

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Episode 013 | Tara B | Freedom From Tension pt 2 (The...

The Engaging Performer ·

2019/05/27

In this second episode of two, Tara discusses the ways the tongue can cause tension in our singing voice and make it feel or sound different. She helps singers know what to observe to see if there is any tension in the tongue and gives them some practical vocalises to make sure the tongue stays relaxed, loose and free. (1:10) The tongue is a muscular organ made up of 8 muscles connected to the hyoid bone. (3:19) Where the tongue is located during certain consonants: d or t —the tongue is by the

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Episode 012 | Tara B | Freedom From Tension Pt 1 (The...

The Engaging Performer ·

2019/05/13

In this first episode of two, Tara discusses the ways the jaw can cause tension in our singing voice and make it feel or sound different. She gives practical tips for observation and some vocalises to make sure the jaw stays relaxed, loose and free. (2:22) How the jaw affects singing—the reason why. (3:26) The open or closed-ness of our jaw can be an originator or tension. (4:56) How do we know if our jaw is tight, rigid or moving when it doesn’t need to? (5:28) One way to check for tension

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Episode 011 | Tara B | Why Do Technique for the Voice?

The Engaging Performer ·

2019/04/29

Tara B discusses why it’s important for singers to train and get helpful, healthy technique. She talks about how pro athletes always do training as part of their regimen. Since singing is a very physical and mental thing, we as singers can go through a similar process to make sure our voices perform at their very best. (1:12) What about musicians who are gifted? Do they need training? (2:24) Two elderly singers that blew my mind with their beautiful tone. (4:30) Olympic and elite athletes—how

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Episode 010 | Tara B | Vocal Warmups for the Morning

The Engaging Performer ·

2019/04/15

Today this episode is a tool for vocal practice for the listener. Tara has included 11 different vocalises for you to sing along with her. This is a great episode to use in the car while you are driving or first thing in the morning to warm up your voice and feel ready to go. (1:21) Exercise 1—Deep breathing. Inhale though your nose and breath out on a sustained s-s-s-s-s-s. You can count up to 8 or any number you want. The point is to relax our body and get used to breathing and

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Episode 009 | Betty Miller | A Senior’s Venture from...

The Engaging Performer ·

2019/04/01

I interview 80 year old Betty Miller, a lifetime learner and musician. Betty decided to keep going in life when she was widowed at age 58. This is her musical journey of stepping out, doing new things and providing a legacy for her children through a recording. (4:36)— Betty’s first experience with piano lessons and practicing. (7:30)—She starts more education in her 50’s. (8:54)—Betty’s journey into voice lessons and private study. (12:17)—Posture and relaxation of your body has been a

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Episode 008 | Tara B | Chest, Middle and Head Voice:...

The Engaging Performer ·

2019/03/18

Your voice sounds different as you go from low pitches to high pitches. Tara chats about the registers of your voice and how they all work together to form one voice. She delves into the sounds we hear as we go from low to high and back again and she also chats about the feeling or sensation of our voice changing. Tara offers exercises in this podcast to aid your singing so you can capture the range you were meant to sing with and have a smooth voice that can sound seamless and effortless.

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Episode 007 | Tara B | Monotone Singing--Is it...

The Engaging Performer ·

2019/03/04

In this episode, Tara focuses on an issue that some people struggle with in singing. It’s called monotone singing or tone deafness. She gives the listener the true facts of this topic, chats about a real disorder called Amusia and discusses ways that people can learn to sing on pitch and in tune. This is for any listeners who have grappled with the stress of wondering if they can sing or not. It’s also for teachers who want to help students acquire the skills in training their ear to be able to sing

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Episode 006 | Amy Mathews-Muttwill | A Singer’s...

The Engaging Performer ·

2019/02/18

Tara’s special guest, professional singer/vocal instructor Amy Mathews-Muttwill, shares about the many avenues that her musical journey took her. In this episode, she tells the story of how she would veer off the path of music only to return through the encouragement of key people who helped stir in her a desire to come back. Her pathway took her from the USA to Austria and back with new vision for what she could and should really pursue. Enjoy her inspiring story and some tips about the voice from

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