# Top 5 Questions I Get Asked as a Pro Vocal Coach of 20+ Years

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Podcast: [Vocal Tips in 10 with Amber Mogg Cathey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vocal-tips-in-10-with-amber-mogg-cathey-7038022)
Published: 2026-06-10T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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 straining Why your voice cracks on certain notes — and what to actually do about it How long you really need to warm up Whether to sing through sickness or rest completely Get a new vocal workout every week in the Voice Gym Join me in the Vocal Pro Collective Watch this episode on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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