Jan Smith Studios

Touring is a dream for a lot of artists, but it’s also a lot more work than people realize.

Long days, late nights, and constant travel can take a toll on your voice and your body. When you finally get downtime, it’s easy to fall into habits that leave you feeling worse. Stay hydrated, get enough sleep, eat well, and take care of yourself. The artists who make it through an entire tour healthy are the ones who treat recovery as part of the job.

Touring Tips for Singers: How to Stay Healthy on the Road Mama Jan Smith is a Grammy nominated producer, multi-platinum certi...

Classical music has rules, modern music breaks them. Rock, pop, R&B, country… there’s no one “right” way. Try something new. Push your voice. Let your creativity lead!

Mama Jan Music Break the Rules: Finding Your Unique Voice in Modern Music

Not all mics are created equal! Live mics are built for the stage, but studio mics are way more sensitive…capturing every detail of your sound. Different mics = different tones, so find the one that fits your voice!

Mama Jan Music Live vs Studio Microphones: Why Your Mic Choice Matters for Your Voice

Your posture affects way more than just how you look, it directly impacts how you breathe and how you sound. Working with a fascia specialist helped realign everything so the breath can flow the way it’s supposed to. And when you breathe better… you sing better.

How Posture Affects Your Voice (Breathe Better, Sing Better) Mama Jan Smith is a Grammy nominated producer, multi-platinum certified vocal coach, GA Music Hall of Fame Inductee, a singer, songwriter, and musician. Mama...