Hot Takes & High Notes

Hot Takes & High Notes is where the art and science of voice collide, served with a side of unapologetic expert opinion and a whole lot of glee!
Whether you're a voice pro, a singer, a teacher, a colleague, a client, or just an incurably curious human, this is your go-to spot for mythbusting, explanations, research, vocal geekery, and brutally honest takes on what actually works in voice training. 🎶✨

Hi, I’m Melanie Tapson! I'm a clinical singing voice therapist, a vocal health educator, a professional singer, a voice teacher, and a full-time vocal detective! I help singers, speakers, and voice pros decode the mysteries of the human voice with a mix of science, strategy, and a lot of straight talk. I believe in evidence-based voice care, calling out nonsense, and making learning about the voice ridiculously fun. If you’re here for clarity, confidence, and a little chaos, you’re in the right place. 🎤🔥

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🚨 Not a Doctor: The Different Breeds of Voice Superheros - and Who You Really Need! 🎤 client education clinical voice soapbox series therapy tools voice disorders voice education

Let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate: I am not a doctor. I don’t play one on TV, I don’t have a prescription pad, and if you ask me to diagnose your mystery rash, I’m going to tell you t...

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🗺️ Finding the Right Voice Professional For Your Vocal Needs! client education clinical voice from the field therapy tools voice disorders voice education
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🕵️‍♀️ The 5 Sneaky Suspects Behind Your Voice Problem (And How to Catch Them!) client education sneaky suspects vocal health voice care voice disorders voice education

You’re doing everything right — hydrating, warming up, not yelling at your dog (well, not often) — and yet, your voice is still giving you grief. What gives?! 🤨

Turns out, there are some sneaky suspe...

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