Mezzo-soprano, voice teacher, and writer of Opera Bites
Leora has been teaching and coaching voice students across all ages and styles of singing since 2016. On Opera Bites she shares vocal tips, mindset shifts, and real talk from one singer to another.
The Singer's Burnout Cycle and How to Heal Burnout is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide, especially in the arts, when it feels like the work we are putting in will never reap rewards. When we put our souls on the line and aren’t…
If you’re an artist, you may often find yourself at a crossroads. You may feel like you have to choose between working tirelessly on your technique and expressing your emotions. You may feel mortified about trying to put everything together. Or maybe you’ve…
I know you’re probably thinking that this title is BS. How are you supposed to learn how to sing from just one blog? You’re not. You learn how to sing by getting a teacher (for example, me ;) ) and practicing the skills that you need to become a better…
How to Deconstruct What 'They' Say Criticism happens all the time. It happens a lot. And it can come from any direction in your life. Sometimes, criticism can be really constructive and helpful towards improvement, but for the most part, it is opinionated and…
It has been over 10 months since we have lost our jobs, the ability to create music with others, and so much more. Some of us had to adapt to new living situations, others had to find a new means of making money, and most of us have been annoying the **** out…
Everybody has deadlines and they can be quite stressful. Sometimes singers can be given very specific gigs a week or two before they’re supposed to perform. While there is no hack to insert the music and lyrics into your brain with a click of a button, there…
If you talk to any instrumentalist or singer alike, they will probably say that the piano is one of the most important instruments and skills needed to be a successful and versatile musician - Here’s why you should learn to play the piano: 1. Teaches the…
Many young musicians will decide they want to pursue a career in music at an early age and will choose it as their major. Of those that decide to get a degree, they will have to choose between going to a university or to a conservatory. Conservatories of…
So you know you want to learn to sing, or you’re trying to decide who to work with at your new school, or maybe you feel that it’s time to move on from your current teacher and work with somebody else - whatever the reason, the most important thing is finding…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has taken a big toll on people from all walks of life. Nobody was spared from this time that will be remembered as “The Great Pause”. Singers and instrumentalists in the industry are out of work for the entire year and our…
This is something that every young singer will go through and it is the start of a very long and tiresome career of auditioning and anxiety. To read more about tackling performance anxiety, check out this blog. These tips will go with you for many years as…
Singers that are classically trained will get naturally categorized into different voice types because of where their voice sits on a frequency and pitch level , as well as how their vocal range is laid out. There are seven main voice type classifications and…
No matter how far along you may be on your singing journey, the basics never change. These are three proven and easy exercises you can do to help improve your overall singing (without disturbing your neighbors). Having trouble finding the motivation to sing?…
One of my friends likes to say, “Life doesn’t give a **** about your plans.” So what do we do when life does get in the way? What do we do when life comes at you like the little scratch in the back of your throat the morning of a big performance? Here are the…
We all know the feeling the moment before we step on stage. Your heart is racing, you feel like you’re going to vomit, your palms are clammy and you want to pass out. Some of you even feel the “phantom pee” and can’t seem to stop going to the bathroom. While…
