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
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
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
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
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
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
So you want to know how to become a better singer at home but don’t know where to start. The truth is, there are many different ways to improve your singing voice whether you were born with the talent or not. I’ve spent the last several years working in the music industry as a songwriter … Read more
As a music teacher and vocal coach for many years, one of the biggest issues singers face is how to control and empower their falsetto and head voice to sing those unforgettable and beautiful high notes. Mastering this technique within your musical journey will dramatically expand your repertoire and make your audience gasp in amazement. … Read more
The low bass notes of any given choir are what anchors it. They keep it grounded, while all the other parts are floating around somewhere in the air. Learning how to sing those low bass notes isn’t difficult, and the effort you put into it will be much appreciated by the choral group you sing … Read more
We’ve all heard it. That moment when the featured singer is just about to belt the most emotional moment in a song and she sings it with such emotion and power but she is off pitch. It kills the momentum, it makes the audience cringe and it ruins the beauty of the expected chord. Even … Read more