Aimée Steele Vocal Studios

I recently had the pleasure of spending an afternoon in Nyack with my beautifully talented and thoughtful friends, colleagues, and fellow mentors celebrating .

Established in 2017, Maestra is a female-founded organization dedicated to increasing diversity, equity, and accessibility to creatives in the performing arts. Through steady advocacy, abundant mentorship and performing opportunities, and an ever-growing directory of music professionals, Maestra strives to provide access to an industry that has long suffered from lack of representation.

I’ve had the privilege of working with emerging vocal coaches and performers, helping them navigate and gain access to a field that has historically been difficult to enter. Georgia and I have been collaborating for well over a decade, and even before Maestra, I loved connecting and recommending ASVS alums for her productions and projects.

I am so proud of Georgia Stitt and the network of incredible talent she has built, and am honored to be a part of the new path of inclusion Maestra is forging for musicians!

Looking for a simple way to warm up—or cool down—your voice?

SOVTs (Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract exercises) are some of our favorite vocal tools for building ease, improving resonance, and encouraging healthy, efficient vocal production. In this video, Aimée shares a few of the exercises she uses most often with singers.

Give them a try, and when you're ready to take your training further, book a lesson with the ASVS team at aimeesteele.com. 🎶

That’s a wrap on NTI Theatermakers Summer Intensive 2026!

For 6 weeks, these actors dedicated themselves to learning the technical aspects of voice and implementing their newfound knowledge in performance. Singing can be daunting to the actor, but these students approached this summer with curiosity and intention, and I am so proud of what they accomplished. Congratulations and thank you all for a wonderful summer!

There isn’t one magic product that guarantees a great performance, but having the right tools on hand can help you stay healthy, grounded, and ready to perform.

Here’s what’s in our bag:

💧 Reusable water bottle: So simple but so important. Hydration is key!

☕ Travel mug: Tea or hot water soothes and relaxes throat muscles

🌿 Essential oils & aromatic sprays: Scent helps regulate the nervous system and redirect performance anxiety. Our favorites: lavender for calming, peppermint for focus, and citrus for energy. (Let me know if you spot the brave little anti-inflammatory tincture masquerading with the essential oils in the video... it might just give you pizza cravings 😉)

🥤Straws – One of our favorite tools for gentle vocal warmups and balancing subglottal air pressure. (video on SOVT’s coming soon!)

🎾 A dowel & tennis ball – Great for releasing physical tension and reconnecting with your body before you perform.

🧸 A fidget tool – A simple way to redirect nervous energy and stay present.

🤧 Seasonal support – Allergy and throat support products such as Terazinc, Entertainer’s Secret, BoomBoom Nasal Sticks, Fluticasone, Zicam, and other essentials.

Every singer’s kit will look a little different, but the goal is always the same: walk onto the stage feeling prepared, grounded, and ready to tell the story the way only YOU can.

Our nervous system cannot tell the difference between being chased by a lion and that BIG audition.

The good news? Just like your voice, your nervous system can be trained. The more tools you have, the more consistently you’ll be able to perform at your best. Here are a couple of very quick tips that can help rewire your brain when you are tackling nerves.

Schedule a lesson with us to dive in deeper!