J.None in vocal tutorials from Tara Simon Studios
There is a wealth of vocal talent in the Orlando area. Some have been established members of the performance community for years. Others are up-and-coming hopefuls looking for their big break. Which also means that there are plenty of students eager to learn, and coaches ready to pass along their wisdom. Tara Simon Studios connects the two in the age-old tradition of mentorship.
But there are also singers outside Florida looking to improve their techniques, and TSS is here for them, too. With her long-running video tutorial series, Tara and her fellow coaches provide tips and demonstrations to help improve every aspect of the voice.
This selection is just the videos that include J.None during his time working at the studio, but if you're interested in learning more, the whole playlist is worth a look.
ep. 63 – coach vs. coach, breath challenge
As J.None's initiation into the studio, Tara invited him and Nikki into a test of endurance. Who can hold a plank longest while singing?
participants: Tara Simon, Nikki Hollins, & J.None
release date: 12 March 2021
ep. 66 – coach vs. coach, burpee challenge
Being in the Orlando area, many of the studio's students are performers who need the staminia to sing and dance, so the coaches use this exercise to evaluate their own.
participants: Tara Simon, Nikki Hollins, & J.None
release date: 16 April 2021
ep. 69 – bass, baritone, and tenor vocal types
Lower (usually male) singers generally fall into one of three vocal types. J.None uses his impressive range to help Tara demonstrate the distinctions between them.
participants: Tara Simon & J.None
release date: 13 May 2021
VoicePlay fans know that J.None has impressive vocal agility. He and Tara provide some tips on how to achieve crisp, clean riffs and runs.
participants: Tara Simon & J.None
release date: 10 June 2021
(The VP song he mentions is their "Beautiful Low" mashup.)
ep. 80 – breathe like a singer
Ordinary breathing happens without thinking, but singing requires more deliberate training to be sustainable. These techniques can help build those core skills.
participants: Tara Simon, Nikki Hollins, & J.None
release date: 3 September 2021