Mama Jan Music

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The Official YouTube Channel for "Mama Jan" Smith, Grammy nominated producer, multi-platinum certified vocal coach, GA Music Hall of Fame inductee and owner of Jan Smith Studios.

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Why Every Singer Should See an ENT Annually

Why Every Singer Should See an ENT Annually Mama Jan Music

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Why Vocal Rest Is Essential for Singers

Why Vocal Rest Is Essential for Singers Mama Jan Music

70 views - 1 week ago

The Truth About Vocal Range and Tone for Singers

The Truth About Vocal Range and Tone for Singers Mama Jan Music

275 views - 2 weeks ago

Am I Good Enough? The Truth About Talent & Fame

Am I Good Enough? The Truth About Talent & Fame Mama Jan Music

137 views - 3 weeks ago

Why Vocal Warm-Ups, Pacing, and Cool Downs Matter for Singers

Why Vocal Warm-Ups, Pacing, and Cool Downs Matter for Singers Mama Jan Music

82 views - 4 weeks ago

How Technical Vocal Drills Improve Singing Consistency

How Technical Vocal Drills Improve Singing Consistency Mama Jan Music

90 views - 1 month ago

Why You Should Train Your Voice Like a Muscle

Why You Should Train Your Voice Like a Muscle Mama Jan Music

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How to Warm Up Your Voice Safely for Better Vocal Range

How to Warm Up Your Voice Safely for Better Vocal Range Mama Jan Music

127 views - 1 month ago

How to Communicate with Producers and Engineers as a Singer

How to Communicate with Producers and Engineers as a Singer Mama Jan Music

69 views - 1 month ago

What Nasal Resonance Really Is (And How Singers Control It)

What Nasal Resonance Really Is (And How Singers Control It) Mama Jan Music

78 views - 2 months ago

How to Become a Better Lyricist: Writing, Structure, and Songcraft

How to Become a Better Lyricist: Writing, Structure, and Songcraft Mama Jan Music

112 views - 2 months ago

The Importance of an Initial Vocal Assessment

The Importance of an Initial Vocal Assessment Mama Jan Music

81 views - 2 months ago

How Vocal Intervals Transformed Usher’s Runs | Vocal Coach Breaks It Down

How Vocal Intervals Transformed Usher’s Runs | Vocal Coach Breaks It Down Mama Jan Music

127 views - 2 months ago

Why Conversational Singing Makes Artists More Successful

Why Conversational Singing Makes Artists More Successful Mama Jan Music

159 views - 2 months ago

How Artists Actually Get Signed in 2025

How Artists Actually Get Signed in 2025 Mama Jan Music

144 views - 3 months ago

Why You Should Always Record Clean, Naked Vocals for the Best Mix

Why You Should Always Record Clean, Naked Vocals for the Best Mix Mama Jan Music

154 views - 3 months ago

Why Trust Matters in Vocal Coaching

Why Trust Matters in Vocal Coaching Mama Jan Music

62 views - 3 months ago

Understanding Vocal Cords and Resonance

Understanding Vocal Cords and Resonance Mama Jan Music

117 views - 3 months ago

The Real Way to Cut Through the Noise

The Real Way to Cut Through the Noise Mama Jan Music

95 views - 4 months ago

Classical Purity Explained: Staying True to the Classical Form

Classical Purity Explained: Staying True to the Classical Form Mama Jan Music

63 views - 4 months ago

Personalized Vocal Coaching: Meeting Singers Where They Are

Personalized Vocal Coaching: Meeting Singers Where They Are Mama Jan Music

117 views - 4 months ago

The Secret to Bigger, Better Vocals

The Secret to Bigger, Better Vocals Mama Jan Music

205 views - 4 months ago

How to Sing Harmonies: Understanding Chords & Scales for Background Vocals

How to Sing Harmonies: Understanding Chords & Scales for Background Vocals Mama Jan Music

200 views - 5 months ago

How to Safely Expand Your Vocal Range and Strengthen Your High Notes

How to Safely Expand Your Vocal Range and Strengthen Your High Notes Mama Jan Music

300 views - 5 months ago

The Role of Discipline in Professional Singing

The Role of Discipline in Professional Singing Mama Jan Music

112 views - 5 months ago

Why Every Artist Needs a Long-Term Brand Plan Mama Jan Music

103 views - 5 months ago

Why Confidence Improves Your Singing Voice

Why Confidence Improves Your Singing Voice Mama Jan Music

193 views - 5 months ago

Improve Your Singing Clarity with Diction Exercises

Improve Your Singing Clarity with Diction Exercises Mama Jan Music

172 views - 6 months ago

How to Capture a Great Vocal Performance in the Studio

How to Capture a Great Vocal Performance in the Studio Mama Jan Music

127 views - 6 months ago

How to Use Modulation & Key Changes in Your Songs Without Going Off Pitch

How to Use Modulation & Key Changes in Your Songs Without Going Off Pitch Mama Jan Music

204 views - 6 months ago

How Posture Impacts Breath Support and Vocal Performance

How Posture Impacts Breath Support and Vocal Performance Mama Jan Music

147 views - 6 months ago

Why Your Voice Changes Daily and How to Stay Consistent

Why Your Voice Changes Daily and How to Stay Consistent Mama Jan Music

192 views - 7 months ago

Breaking Through in a Crowded Music Market

Breaking Through in a Crowded Music Market Mama Jan Music

167 views - 7 months ago

Microtones Explained: Elevate Your Vocal Performance

Microtones Explained: Elevate Your Vocal Performance Mama Jan Music

146 views - 7 months ago

Why Sirens Are a Must in Every Vocal Warmup

Why Sirens Are a Must in Every Vocal Warmup Mama Jan Music

157 views - 7 months ago

When Is a Song Performance Ready?

When Is a Song Performance Ready? Mama Jan Music

142 views - 8 months ago

Why Singers Need to Understand Scales

Why Singers Need to Understand Scales Mama Jan Music

155 views - 8 months ago

Voice Loss: Viral vs. Overuse Laryngitis

Voice Loss: Viral vs. Overuse Laryngitis Mama Jan Music

181 views - 8 months ago

Authenticity vs Music Industry

Authenticity vs Music Industry Mama Jan Music

96 views - 8 months ago

How AI Is Changing Music: Why Vocalists Need to Embrace Technology

How AI Is Changing Music: Why Vocalists Need to Embrace Technology Mama Jan Music

121 views - 8 months ago

Singers: Train Your Body, Improve Your Voice

Singers: Train Your Body, Improve Your Voice Mama Jan Music

325 views - 9 months ago

Why Humming Should Be Your First Vocal Warmup

Why Humming Should Be Your First Vocal Warmup Mama Jan Music

248 views - 9 months ago

Riffs & Runs Explained: Vocal Coach Tips

Riffs & Runs Explained: Vocal Coach Tips Mama Jan Music

212 views - 9 months ago

No Such Thing as Writer’s Block: Let the Song Come to You

No Such Thing as Writer’s Block: Let the Song Come to You Mama Jan Music

174 views - 9 months ago

Why Vocal Technique Matters More Than Trends in Music

Why Vocal Technique Matters More Than Trends in Music Mama Jan Music

144 views - 10 months ago

Vocal Health 101: Spotting Early Signs of Vocal Injury & Nodules

Vocal Health 101: Spotting Early Signs of Vocal Injury & Nodules Mama Jan Music

175 views - 10 months ago

How Time Signatures Affect Singing: Don't Let Timing Ruin Your Performance

How Time Signatures Affect Singing: Don't Let Timing Ruin Your Performance Mama Jan Music

121 views - 10 months ago

Why Rappers Need Vocal Coaches Too | Vocal Health Tips for Rappers

Why Rappers Need Vocal Coaches Too | Vocal Health Tips for Rappers Mama Jan Music

120 views - 10 months ago

Music Industry Advice from a Vocal Coach: Know Who You Are

Music Industry Advice from a Vocal Coach: Know Who You Are Mama Jan Music

173 views - 10 months ago

Music Artists & Genre Changes: Smart Move or Career Risk

Music Artists & Genre Changes: Smart Move or Career Risk Mama Jan Music

79 views - 11 months ago

Lip Trills: The Secret to Stronger Vocals & Better Breath Control for Singers

Lip Trills: The Secret to Stronger Vocals & Better Breath Control for Singers Mama Jan Music

257 views - 11 months ago

How to Write Songs That Fit Your Voice

How to Write Songs That Fit Your Voice Mama Jan Music

246 views - 11 months ago

Protect Your Voice: Avoid Vocal Fry Mistakes

Protect Your Voice: Avoid Vocal Fry Mistakes Mama Jan Music

288 views - 11 months ago

Why Hydration with Water & Steam Protects Your Voice

Why Hydration with Water & Steam Protects Your Voice Mama Jan Music

289 views - 1 year ago

How to Tell a Story Through Song

How to Tell a Story Through Song Mama Jan Music

285 views - 1 year ago

Why Technology Can’t Replace Your Vocal Skills | Singing Tips for Artists

Why Technology Can’t Replace Your Vocal Skills | Singing Tips for Artists Mama Jan Music

264 views - 1 year ago

Vocal Stamina on Tour: Top Strategies to Stay Strong

Vocal Stamina on Tour: Top Strategies to Stay Strong Mama Jan Music

303 views - 1 year ago

Top Songwriting Mistakes to Avoid | How to Write Better Songs That Stand Out

Top Songwriting Mistakes to Avoid | How to Write Better Songs That Stand Out Mama Jan Music

264 views - 1 year ago

What is Vocal Resonance? | How Vocal Cord Thickness Affects Your Voice

What is Vocal Resonance? | How Vocal Cord Thickness Affects Your Voice Mama Jan Music

369 views - 1 year ago

Top Vocal Health Tips for Singers on Tour: Stay Hydrated, Eat Well, & Rest!

Top Vocal Health Tips for Singers on Tour: Stay Hydrated, Eat Well, & Rest! Mama Jan Music

274 views - 1 year ago