Author: Mark Baxter

Mark Baxter is one of the industry’s premier vocal coaches. His client list includes rock giants Aerosmith, Journey, STP and Goo Goo Dolls to unique artists like Vampire Weekend, Aimee Mann and The Dresden Dolls. Mark splits his time teaching between three private studios (New York City, Boston, Los Angeles) as well as online. His book, “The Rock N Roll Singer’s Survival Manual,” has been credited for inspiring the careers of many of today’s contemporary vocal coaches. With his new offering, “Split-Second Singing,” Mark’s unique perspective on vocal pedagogy continues to expand the paradigm by diving deep into the psyche of the singer. More info at www.voicelesson.com

What Matters When Teaching is What Remains After Lessons // Mark Baxter

August 17, 2020August 25, 2020 Mark Baxter3 Comments

There’s never been a shortage of advice when it comes to helping singers improve. However, the most obvious question has never been definitively answered: What matters most? How is it that there are miles of books and research papers and yet no unified answer? At first, the search for an answer just leads to more… Continue reading What Matters When Teaching is What Remains After Lessons // Mark Baxter

I Hear Dead People // Mark Baxter

February 24, 2020August 25, 2020 Mark BaxterLeave a comment

Independent Teacher Mark Baxter discusses how struggling singers usually have no clue that an invisible entourage is to blame for their vocal restrictions, and how their ghostly gang should be the first thing you address.

Don’t Teach Down: An Interview with Mark Baxter

November 5, 2017March 11, 2020 Mark BaxterLeave a comment

Mark Baxter has been teaching contemporary voice since the 1980's and published one of the first contemporary singing guides in 1990. Today he shares some great tidbits with us. Visit his website to take advantage of his resources.