Vocal struggles don’t always show up in the high notes. For Michael, the hardest part of his voice wasn’t the top or bottom—it was the middle.

In this episode, we sit down with VoxTape student Michael Graetzer and his coach Emily for a raw, honest look at what it’s like to work through a vocal sticking point—specifically the passaggio.

We talk about:

• Why mid-range notes feel harder than they should
• How to explore your voice instead of forcing it
• What to do when you’re scared the audience will “notice” your weak spot
• How to focus on your strengths without ignoring your challenges

If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one struggling with something that “should” be easy—Michael’s journey will remind you that progress is personal, and no one’s voice is perfect.

📍 Check out Michael’s website here: https://asongjustforyou.com/

Listen to his music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1d2zZq5n1o2BofGZKz5T6d?si=xxOpfjRYSquc9L9o_KfTZA

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👉 Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation 👉 Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson

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Frustrated that some singers seem to have that natural talent—like they were just born to sing—and you… weren’t? Good news: sounding like you were born to sing is 100% a trainable skill. And the secret behind that effortless, emotionally moving sound? Dynamic singing.

In this episode, I’ll show you exactly what dynamic singing means, why it matters way more than vocal range or power, and how you can start developing this skill right now. If you’ve ever thought, “I sound fine, but something’s missing…”—this is what you’ve been missing.

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👉 Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation

👉 Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson

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In this Studio Sessions episode, we’re joined by singer Danielle for a real-time voice lesson focused on one of the most common challenges singers face: pitch. You’ll hear how we explore multiple ways to approach pitch correction—from physical tension and breath support to mental focus and emotional connection.

Whether you’ve struggled with staying in tune or just want to get more consistent, this session will show you the practical, supportive process behind great pitch work—without shame, stress, or judgment.

📍Mentioned Resource: follow Danielle @daniellemichael90

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