Vocal Tips in 10 with Amber Mogg Cathey

December can be a lot — busy schedules, end-of-year pressure, holiday obligations, germs, exhaustion, and the added demands of singing and performing. In this final episode of 2025, Amber Mogg Cathey shares a compassionate, realistic approach to getting through the month without burning out.In this episode, Amber walks you through her four pillars for surviving December as a singer:• Budgeting your energy when everything feels demanding• Giving yourself permission to do less (without losing momentum)• Supporting your whole well-being — not just your voice• Letting go of guilt around practice, performance, and productivityWhether you’re navigating gigs, rehearsals, family commitments, or simply trying to stay healthy and grounded, this episode offers gentle reminders and practical support to help you move through December with more ease — and enter the new year feeling steadier, not depleted.🚨Grab Your FREE 5-Minute Vocal Warm-Up + Bonus Belt ExerciseMore Links for you...🎤Try 2 weeks of Vocal Pro for FREE 🗣️Book a Free Consultation🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube

Looking for vocal exercises that actually make a difference? In this week’s episode, vocal coach and rehabilitation specialist Amber Mogg Cathey shares her seven go-to exercises she’s using with singers every day — simple, effective tools you can use to warm up, release tension, build strength, and feel more connected to your voice.Inside the episode, you’ll get:• An on-the-go vocal warm-up you can do anywhere• A silent vocal rest technique to reset the voice• Articulator + tension release tools to free up your sound• Head voice, chest voice, and mix voice builders• And Amber’s current favorite belt exercise for power with less strainWhether you’re prepping for a gig, practicing at home, or easing back into singing, these exercises will help you warm up efficiently, build healthy technique, and stay vocally strong.Tune in for a quick, actionable guide you’ll want to come back to again and again.🚨Grab Your FREE 5-Minute Vocal Warm-Up + Bonus Belt ExerciseMore Links for you...🎤Try 2 weeks of Vocal Pro for FREE 🗣️Book a Free Consultation🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube

When illness strikes, singers face tough decisions: Should you sing? Cancel? Push through?In this episode of Vocal Tips in 10, Amber Mogg Cathey walks you through how to care for and recover your voice when you’re sick — without setting your healing back.Learn how to:Make smart choices about when to sing and when to restAdjust your set list or rehearsal plan to protect your voiceUse tools like steaming and hydration to support recoveryKnow when it’s time to seek professional vocal helpThis episode is all about navigating sickness as a singer — understanding what your voice needs, what to avoid, and how to recover with care and confidence. Amber shares practical, experience-based guidance to help you listen to your body, support your healing, and return to singing in the healthiest way possible.🚨Grab Your FREE 5-Minute Vocal Warm-Up + Bonus Belt Exercise🎧How to Keep a Healthy Voice...HealthyMore Links for you...🎤Try 2 weeks of Vocal Pro for FREE 🗣️Book a Free Consultation🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube

As singers, we often think about how to recover our voices after something goes wrong — but what about protecting them before it does? In this week’s episode, Amber Mogg Cathey shares how to keep your healthy voice… healthy, especially as cold and flu season hits.Learn simple, science-backed habits to maintain peak vocal wellness all year long — from hydration and rest to vocal budgeting and smart warm-ups. Amber also explains why your overall health and stress levels play a major role in vocal resilience.Whether you’re performing, recording, or just keeping up with lessons, this episode will help you stay ahead of the curve and keep your voice strong, steady, and ready to sing.🚨Grab Your FREE 5-Minute Vocal Warm-Up + Bonus Belt Exercise🎧Does Hydration Really Matter for Singers?More Links for you...🎤Try 2 weeks of Vocal Pro for FREE 🗣️Book a Free Consultation🎥Watch this episode on YouTube

Pressed for time but still want to sound your best? In this mini-episode, vocal coach Amber Mogg Cathey shares a quick and effective 5-minute warm-up with two core exercises every singer needs. Plus, get a bonus belting exercise from her Erase Your Break course to boost vocal power without strain.This episode breaks down semi-occluded vocal tract exercises and resonance techniques that help singers perform at their best—whether they’re heading to rehearsal, a gig, or simply staying vocally healthy day to day. A free sing-along warm-up track is linked in the show notes so you’ll never have an excuse to skip warming up again!🚨Grab Your FREE 5-Minute Vocal Warm-Up + Bonus Belt ExerciseMore Links for you...🎤Try 2 weeks of Vocal Pro for FREE 🗣️Book a Free Consultation🎥Watch this episode on YouTube

What’s it like to be a singer with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (HEDS)? In this episode of Vocal Tips in 10, I share my personal journey and how HEDS impacts vocal health, performance, and daily singing.You’ll get practical tips like structuring shorter sessions, using gentle exercises, and adjusting your setup for more stability—plus insight on the positives, the importance of listening to your body, and more. Whether you’re living with HEDS or simply curious about its effects on singing, this episode offers encouragement, strategies, and tools to help you keep making music with strength and joy.Get a FREE 5-Minute Vocal Warm-Up + Bonus Belt ExerciseBeighton Screening for Hypermobility Syndrome🎤Try 2 weeks of Vocal Pro for FREE Book a Free ConsultationWatch this episode on YouTube

Think mix voice is a separate register? Or that belting is bad for your voice? In this episode of Vocal Tips in 10, Amber Mogg Cathey busts the biggest myths about mix voice and belting. Learn why mix isn’t a mystery register, how many different tonal options you really have, and why belting—done correctly—isn’t dangerous at all. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and practical insights you can use right away.Get a FREE 5-Minute Vocal Warm-Up + Bonus Belt ExerciseErase Your Break Course🎤Try 2 weeks of Vocal Pro for FREE Book a Free ConsultationWatch this episode on YouTube

Can you sing from your diaphragm? Do your vocal folds move up and down for pitch? And do you really have separate “voices” to switch between? In this episode of Vocal Tips in 10, Amber Mogg Cathey busts three of the most common vocal function myths and shares the truth about how your voice really works—so you can sing with more freedom and less tension.🎤Try 2 weeks of Vocal Pro for FREE FREE VOCAL TRAINING: Using Movement to Sing Easier + Sound Better!Book a Free ConsultationWatch this episode on YouTube