Our Goal
Provide assistance and teaching to all cantors, no matter the age, gender, skill or experience level.
Cantor/Choir Resources
Please visit our resource section for lots of helpful material on putting your cantorial duties to practice with ease.
Cantor Basics and Techniques
We are dedicated to bringing you courses on vocal technique and training on how to become a better cantor.
Roundup of Tips
All of the tips, compiled into one post. You can find what you are looking for here!
Psalm Practice Videos Now on youtube!
There are now weekly Respond & Acclaim Responsorial Psalm and Gospel Acclamation videos on my YouTube Channel!
RECENT BLOG POSTS
3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Take Voice Lessons
There are many types of people who take and give voice lessons. On top of that, there are different genres of music that someone can be coached towards. Not to mention the ways in which you can be taught. The pedagogy and techniques vary slightly among music...
What Not To Do When Losing Your Voice
There are certain things you should never do when you feel like you are going to loose your voice. Or you already have. Many factors play a part in our voices losing their stamina, and it is up to us to keep them healthy. These 5 pearls of wisdom will help you feel...
10 Awesome Tips for the VBS Music Director
You are asked to lead the VBS music at your local church's Vacation Bible School. You are freaking out. What do you do? What songs should you sing? How will you lead during daily Mass or service? What if you can't do it right? I know because these questions went...
7 Things Every Cantor Needs (while singing at Mass)
What are a cantor needs for Mass? Here's a scenario: Okay, so you are at Mass and you find yourself in a pinch because you’ve forgotten to do something that you usually do in order to feel prepared. Maybe it was the fact that you are singing the Psalm when you usually...
5 Simple Vocal Warm-ups
Quick and Easy Vocal Warm-ups without a piano A vast majority of musicians know that it is appropriate and healthy to warm up your voice up with vocal exercises before singing. But are you using a simple vocal warm-up that can get the job done? Since I cantor at an 11...
A Cantor’s Art (+ all it should include)
Where and when did the cantor's art begin? According to Merriam Webster online, a cantor is one who leads the choir or an official who sings or chants the liturgical music to lead the congregation in prayer. It’s also a term for Jewish rabbis who must be able to sing...
Hi, I'm Gessica
I have been singing in the Church for 21 years and as a cantor for 14 years. I love singing and teaching others the art and passion of music. Learn more about me and my mission here.
recommended books & products
These links are affiliate links (which means I get compensated if you buy through my link), denoted by the *. I recommend these because I use them and refer to them often on this website. They will be invaluable tools to you as a Catholic cantor.
Sing to the Lord in Divine Worship - helps cantors understand their role in the Mass and the role of music in the Mass. Super heplful to me as I was learning more about being a cantor.
