Vocal Tips in 10 with Amber Mogg Cathey

Vocal Cooldowns 101: The Quick Habit That Saves Your VoiceDo you warm up before you sing but skip the cooldown after? You're not alone — and it might be costing you more than you think. In this episode of Vocal Tips in 10, Amber Mogg Cathey breaks down why cooldowns deserve a permanent spot in every singer's routine, helping your voice transition safely from athletic singing back down to your relaxed speaking voice.You'll learn simple, practical cooldown exercises you can start using today, including sliding intervals, SOVT techniques like lip trills and raspberries, vocal sirens, tongue circles, and jaw massage. And here's the best part — cooldowns don't need to be long to make a real difference.Whether you're a singer, speaker, or anyone who uses their voice daily, this episode gives you simple tools to help your instrument recover, reset, and stay ready for whatever's next.🎤 Voice Gym → https://www.ambermoggcathey.com/voice-gym🎤 Vocal Pro Collective → https://www.ambermoggcathey.com/collective📺 Watch this episode on YouTube

🎙️ This week: a fan-favorite replay!I'm knee-deep in boxes finally moving back into my house here in Nashville — getting the studio set up, getting my son settled into school, all of it. So this week I'm resharing one of the all-time most-listened-to episodes of Vocal Tips in 10, and brand new episodes are back starting Wednesday, 8/19.If you missed it the first time (or want a refresher): here's the 5-Minute Vocal Warm-Up You Can Do In the Car.Join me this week as I share a quick and effective 5-minute vocal warm-up you can do right in your car.Perfect for those on-the-go moments before a gig, rehearsal, or audition, this routine requires no instruments and minimal thought, allowing you to focus on the road while preparing your voice. With exercises designed to connect your breath, relax your vocal folds, and lock in resonance, you'll arrive ready to perform at your best.🚘 Tune in and make the most of your drive time!Get a new vocal workout every week in the Voice GymJoin me in the Vocal Pro CollectiveWatch this episode on YouTube

Ever wonder what gives Hayley Williams' voice its bright, edgy punch? In this episode of Vocal Tips in 10, Amber Mogg Cathey breaks down the techniques behind that signature sound — from vowel shaping to crisp consonant articulation. Recorded from a past session (life's mid-move over here!), it's a full breakdown of an acoustic performance of "Into You," covering the "nay-nay" scale for tone, forward articulation, and vocal cries for emotional punch.Whether you're new to pop vocals or sharpening your edge, these are practical, voice-healthy techniques you can adapt into your own sound — no copying, just inspiration.Get a new vocal workout every week in the Voice GymJoin me in the Vocal Pro CollectiveWatch this episode on YouTube

Outdoor gigs are every singer's nemesis — no walls, no ceiling, nothing for your sound to bounce off, so you often can't hear yourself. Add heat, wind, and dust, and it's a fast track to vocal strain if you don't know what to do.In this episode, Amber Mogg Cathey breaks down how to protect your voice and perform your best when the elements aren't on your side: why pushing to compensate only hurts you, how to rely on feel when monitors fail you, hydration strategies that start before the gig, and how to modify your setlist for tough conditions.Whether you're on a backyard stage or a festival main stage, get the tools to make it through summer without sacrificing your voice.🎤 Voice Gym → https://www.ambermoggcathey.com/voice-gym🎤 Vocal Pro Collective → https://www.ambermoggcathey.com/collective📺 Watch this episode on YouTube

You're busy. You're tired. You barely have time to think, let alone think about your voice. But if you're a singer, speaker, or anyone who relies on your voice professionally, the chaotic seasons are exactly when your vocal care matters most.In this episode, Amber Mogg Cathey shares the strategies that got her through a cross-country move and a health scare without sacrificing her voice — proof that even when life feels like too much, there are still small, doable things you can do to prioritize feeling and sounding your best.No fancy equipment. No studio. No extra hour you don't have. Just practical, on-the-go techniques — like semi-occluded vocal tract exercises, gentle neck retractions, and tongue massages — you can fit into the cracks of a packed schedule to release tension, prevent fatigue, and keep your voice ready to perform.Because your voice doesn't get a day off just because life got crazy. And neither should your care for it.Get a new vocal workout every week in the Voice GymJoin me in the Vocal Pro CollectiveWatch this episode on YouTube

After 20+ years of coaching singers professionally, vocal coach Amber Mogg Cathey has heard the same questions come up again and again — and in this episode she's answering the five biggest ones. From why singers sound so different on a recording to how to get more power without straining, these are the questions every singer has asked at some point. Short, direct, and packed with real answers from two decades in the vocal studio.In this episode:Why you sound so different on a recording than in your head (plus a trick to try right now)How to get more power without strainingWhy your voice cracks on certain notes — and what to actually do about itHow long you really need to warm upWhether to sing through sickness or rest completelyGet a new vocal workout every week in the Voice GymJoin me in the Vocal Pro CollectiveWatch this episode on YouTube

If you've been feeling stuck, disconnected, anxious, overwhelmed, or like you're carrying tension into your singing, this episode is for you.In this special guided episode of Vocal Tips in 10, licensed hypnotherapist Katie Crooks leads Amber through a Vocal Reset Hypnosis designed specifically for singers and performers.This isn't about learning more technique.It's about creating space.Space to release tension.Space to let go of unhelpful thoughts and patterns.Space to reconnect with your voice, your confidence, and your authentic expression.Whether you're preparing for a performance, recovering from a difficult experience, feeling creatively blocked, or simply wanting to feel more grounded and free in your voice, this is a session you can return to again and again whenever you need a reset.Find a quiet place where you can relax, listen safely, and allow yourself to fully participate in the experience.🎁 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/2qmyl7r86E8

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