Studio Session: Polishing An Original Song with Doug Haag
Doug never set out to become a singer. He started on drums, picked up guitar to process emotions, and wrote songs just for himself—quietly, late at night, when no one could hear. But eventually, something shifted. It started to feel selfish not to share. We explored how to **release vocal tension**, how tongue placement can subtly affect tone, and even making tweaks to the lyrics to make them more singable. Doug brought in an original song—one that’s deeply personal—and we focused on **staying connected to the message**, not just the notes. It was a reminder that you don’t need perfection to move people. You just need to mean it.
How To Master (Or Reduce) Any Accent with Dialect Coach Will Van Moss
Have an accent you can’t seem to get rid of? Need to learn a new accent for a role you got cast in? Actor and dialect coach **Will Van Moss** shares how singers can approach accents with more confidence and a stronger sense of identity. We explore how rhythm, pitch, and the articulators affect the way we sound—and how language can shape emotion in the voice. Will also breaks down why most performers freeze when working in a new dialect, and how to move past the pressure to “get it right.” Whether you're working on a role, exploring vocal flexibility, or navigating multiple languages in your artistry, this conversation is full of insight.
The Vocal Cool Down Every Singer Needs And Why It Works
Most singers know that they are supposed to warm up before a gig, recording session or even practice. But many skip what comes after they’re done singing… Vocal cool downs are one of the most overlooked habits in singing. They aren’t about expanding range or adding power—they’re about restoring balance, releasing tension, and helping your voice recover faster so it’s ready for tomorrow. This 5-minute guided cool down walks you through simple exercises like SOVT slides, gentle sighs, and head voice resets. It’s designed to help you land softly after singing instead of crashing into vocal fatigue. If your voice feels stiff, foggy, or slow to warm up the next day, this might be the tool you didn’t know you needed.
Studio Session: Letting Go of Perfection & Making Art Anyway With Verne Fritz
Verne isn’t your typical musician. He doesn’t wait for perfect gear, a perfect plan, or perfect conditions—he just starts creating. In this episode, we talk about his experimental approach to music-making, how he learned to bend MIDI to his will, and why perfectionism is the enemy of progress. He walked us through the process behind his ambient work, how he uses trial-and-error (instead of tutorials), and why art always comes before polish. Spoiler: it doesn’t matter if your setup is messy—what matters is that you’re **doing the thing**.
