Singing is a great way to make music, express yourself, and improve your quality of life. But not everyone has a naturally great tone when singing. This doesn’t mean you can’t learn how to improve. In my several years as a singer and music teacher, I’ve only come across a small handful of students who … Read more How To Improve Your Tone When Singing
We’ve all been there. A few days before your big performance, a cough starts and you’re in full panic mode. All the holistic remedies you’ve accumulated throughout the years aren’t working and you feel yourself getting sicker by the hour. By the time your performance comes around, you’re all stuffed up with a sore throat … Read more Singing when Sick with a Cough or Sinus Infection
The tongue plays a prominent role in our daily lives. Not only does it help us taste and eat things, it also helps us speak and therefore sing. It is used in many different ways every day, and it is arguably one of the most important and most powerful muscles in your body. It is … Read more How to Position your Tongue When Singing: Best Tongue Exercises for Singers
Music, in itself, centers around telling a story. In fact, humans operate on a story-telling basis. History, skills, and knowledge itself is passed down using stories of how they apply to life. In order for stories to be passed down, they must be understood. Music tells stories of love, loss, and other dramatic situations depending … Read more Singing Diction: What Are the Best Singing Diction Exercises
My Personal History with Vibrato In a way, music has always coursed through my veins. I remember when I first truly wanted to learn how to sing–it was when I had fallen in love with the Wicked soundtrack and had been singing each song, word for word, for months. One night, after practicing for hours … Read more How to Sing with Vibrato: Lesson From an Experienced Singer
Does the thought of singing in front of people scare you? Well, you’re not alone! Even some of the greatest performers have confessed that they had to learn how to overcome stage fright when singing for a crowd. I took on my first stage at the tender age of four years old. Since then, I’ve … Read more How to Overcome Stage Fright When Singing: Vocal Coach Provides Advice
Hitting an impressively high note while performing can be a total showstopper. Hitting that note with a belt, which uses the chest voice to produce a loud and passionate sound, can be even more exciting to hear. Singers in many different genres can use a belt to express emotion and provide a climax to whatever … Read more How to Sing Higher in Your Chest Voice – Simple and Practical Techniques
Have you ever wished you knew how to sing like your favorite artist? Well, it doesn’t have to be a wish because believe it or not, you can actually learn how to mimic any artist’s voice with just a few strategies. I’ll never forget the amazing feeling I had when I first discovered this was … Read more How to Sing Like your Favorite Artist – Is This Even Possible for Everyone?
There are so many things to think about when creating your best possible singing voice. Many of us would just like to relax and sing our hearts out but, if you want to do your best, it is important to lay the groundwork for a healthy, beautiful voice. Your voice is your instrument and it … Read more What is the Proper Singing Posture and Why is it So Important
Singers with a wide vocal range are highly regarded; a wider vocal range increases the notes that someone can sing and, therefore, allows a singer access to a variety of songs. As a vocal coach and performer for many years, I’ve worked hard on increasing my vocal range to add to my singing capabilities. Even … Read more Simple Yet Powerful Tips to Improve Your Vocal Range – Professional Singer’s Advice