Vocal Tips in 10 with Amber Mogg Cathey

If you’ve ever felt like you know what to do technically — you have the skills, the talent, the exercises — and yet something still feels blocked when you sing… this episode is for you.In this episode of Vocal Tips in 10, Amber Mogg Cathey sits down with licensed hypnotherapist Katie Crooks to explore the connection between the mind, nervous system, emotions, and the voice — and why technique alone isn’t always enough to unlock the voice and artistry you’re capable of.Katie shares how decades of working with singers and speakers eventually led her into hypnotherapy and subconscious work, helping performers move through fear, perfectionism, emotional holding patterns, performance anxiety, and nervous system responses that can directly affect vocal freedom and expression.This conversation explores:• performance anxiety + the nervous system• emotional blocks in singing• subconscious patterns that affect performance• why some singers still feel stuck even with good technique• creating more safety, confidence, freedom, and connection in your voiceAnd this is just Part 1.Next week, Katie actually guides Amber through a Vocal Reset Hypnosis session that listeners can come back to over and over again as part of their own vocal practice and performance preparation.🎁 Free support - The Stardom Series🗣️Katie's Ignite Your Voice MasterclassReady to train with the why built into every workout? Check out the Vocal Pro Collective: https://www.ambermoggcathey.com/collectiveWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/PIa3NTy_FQM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you don't know why an exercise works — what it's actually doing in your voice — you're practicing in the dark.In this episode, vocal coach and certified vocal rehabilitation specialist Amber Mogg Cathey breaks down the single most transformative shift she sees in singers: the moment they stop just doing exercises and start understanding them.She shares a real story of a seasoned singer whose confidence and control completely changed once he understood the purpose behind his training — and why that understanding matters whether you're a beginner or a working professional.You'll learn:Why most vocal training leaves singers dependent on their teacher instead of their own instrumentHow understanding the why lets you troubleshoot your voice in real timeThe science behind exercises like lip trills and what they're actually doing for your vocal foldsHow to start building a real vocal toolboxReady to train with the why built into every workout? Check out the Vocal Pro Collective: https://www.ambermoggcathey.com/collectiveGet a free sing-along vocal warm-up + a favorite mix voice exercise: www,ambermoggcatheyvoice.mykajabi.com/sing-along-warm-upWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Sox4NV01P8E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most singers believe their voice is the problem.It’s not.In this episode of Vocal Tips in 10, Amber Mogg Cathey breaks down one of the most common patterns she sees in singers and voice-led artists: feeling stuck, strained, or limited—not because of their voice, but because of the training, messaging, and beliefs they’ve absorbed along the way.Many artists assume their voice “can’t” do certain things—whether it’s high notes, mix, power, or consistency. But in most cases, the issue isn’t ability. It’s a mismatch between the voice and the tools they’ve been given.Amber unpacks:The limiting beliefs that quietly shape how singers use their voiceHow outdated or rigid training can actually hold vocal progress backWhy “your voice just can’t do that” is rarely trueWhat singers actually need to build a voice that feels strong, free, and reliableThis episode goes beyond technique. It’s about reframing the relationship singers have with their voice—so they can stop second-guessing and start trusting what’s possible.Your voice isn’t broken. You just haven’t been given the right support yet.If you want more support like this—exercises, structure, and coaching—check out The Voice Gym and The Vocal Pro Collective.And if this episode hit home, share it with another singer who needs to hear it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If your voice feels off—scratchy, swollen, stuck, or just not doing what you want—this episode is for you.Allergy season, post-nasal drip, congestion, travel, fatigue… it happens. And when it does, most singers either push through (not helpful) or stop singing altogether (also not helpful).In this episode of Vocal Tips in 10, I’m walking you through a simple, strategic sequence of exercises to help your voice reset and start feeling like you again—without forcing or overworking.We’ll work through:A gentle SOVT “HN” exercise on one note to ease the voice back inStraw in water with sliding intervals to help reduce swelling and irritationA “floppy jaw” release to reduce tension in the articulators (because your body will try to tighten up when you’re not at 100%)An “NG” exercise to reconnect resonance and smooth out your registersThis is the kind of reset I use with singers when their voice isn’t cooperating—so instead of guessing (or spiraling), you have a clear way forward.Stop guessing. Start training.🎤 Voice Gym → https://www.ambermoggcathey.com/voice-gym🎤 Vocal Pro Collective →https://www.ambermoggcathey.com/collectiveWatch this episode on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.