When the mic is rockin', don't bother knockin'! Okay, so what do you do if it's just not rockin' and you're having a tough time getting it to come out right? Instead of getting frustrated and stressed out, take a break and come back to it.

That's right! Go for a walk, turn up some music, make yourself a cup of green tea or take a power nap. Fifteen minutes can do wonders! While excessive napping doesn't pay too well, either does excessive stress. My personal favorite? I go out and play football with my dog, Kaytee.

The point is to just break away from the studio - completely remove yourself and escape for a bit so that you can refresh! If you force it to happen when it isn't, you're frustration will come across in the recording. The voice is transparent and modulates to express our span of emotions. Any frustration, anxiety, and stress will show through, stalling the flow, zapping the energy and enthusiasm from your voice.

It's like a good major league pitcher who just doesn't have his good stuff on a particular day.

So go ahead and break away! You'll come back to the studio refreshed, full of vibrance in your voice, and ready to deliver!