How to Prepare Your Sheet Music for a Musical Theatre Audition
A great audition book is only the beginning. After nearly 30 years of preparing singers for Broadway, national tours, The Voice, American Idol, top BFA Musical Theatre programs, and professional theatre, Deborah Conquest shares the audition strategies that help singers walk into the room prepared, confident, and memorable.
How to Build a Musical Theatre Audition Book
What makes an audition book unforgettable? After nearly 30 years of coaching singers for Broadway, The Voice, American Idol, national tours, and top BFA Musical Theatre programs, Deborah Conquest shares the strategies she uses to help students build audition books that get noticed.
How to Choose a Musical Theatre Audition Song
Ever wonder how everybody else in the room has these amazing audition cuts? We can help with that!
How to Prepare for a Professional Singing Audition
Time to go Pro with the audition prep stuff? We got you!
Ballet Flats look terrible on stage. Fight me!
Ballet flats may seem like a safe audition choice, but after nearly 30 years of coaching singers, I've learned they rarely help performers look—or feel—their best on stage. Here's why your audition shoes matter more than you think.
Why Does My Voice Feel Strained When I Sing?
Does your voice feel tired or strained after singing? Poor posture, shallow breathing, and unnecessary tension are common causes of vocal strain. Learn practical tips to improve posture, strengthen breath support, and sing with greater ease, endurance, and confidence.
I Can’t Read Music Yet, Can I Still Be A Successful Singer?
Think you can't become a successful singer because you don't read music? Learn why music reading is a valuable skill, how it can be learned at any age, and what really matters most for singers and musical theatre performers.
To Sit or To Stand?
Wondering whether it's better to sing sitting or standing? Learn how posture affects breath support, resonance, and vocal freedom, plus practical tips to help you sing comfortably and confidently in any position.
What Do I Wear For An Audition?
Wondering what to wear to a musical theatre audition? Learn how to choose an outfit that is comfortable, professional, and helps you make a great first impression.
What is Mixed Voice? A Singer’s Guide to Finding and Using It
Think you don't have a mixed voice? Deborah Conquest explains common misconceptions about mixed voice, why voices crack, and how healthy vocal coordination develops after nearly 30 years of teaching singers.
How to Organize Your Audition Book for Musical Theatre Auditions
Need help getting that audition book in order? We got you!
How Young is Too Young to Study Voice? And Is it Ever Too Late to Start?
Wondering if you're the right fit for voice lessons? At Conquest Voice Studio, we work with adults, teens, professionals, hobbyists, and aspiring performers from around the world. Find out why singers of every level feel at home here.
Are Online Voice Lessons Worth It? 7 Benefits for Singers
Can online voice lessons really help you become a better singer? Discover how virtual voice coaching can improve your technique, prepare you for auditions, and help you reach your singing goals from anywhere.
Winter Vocal Health Tips: How to Keep Your Singing Voice Healthy
Winter Voice Care Tips- Confused about what to do and what to avoid? Read on!
Vocal Cooldowns: How to Safely Cool Down Your Singing Voice
Should you cool down your voice after singing? After nearly 30 years of teaching singers, Deborah Conquest explains when vocal cool downs are helpful, when they're unnecessary, and how they support long-term vocal health.