Table of Contents Taking up singing lessons as a child or an adult might feel a bit scary at first, but we’ve put together this ultimate guide to finding the best singing lessons for adults according to where you live, the genre of music you are into, and your level! Perhaps in the past it was overwhelming trying to choose great teachers and start your first lesson, but no longer! Our guide to adult singing lessons is here to make things easier and show you all the cool options out there. Whether you’re into one-on-one sessions where singing technique is drilled down on or want to nail ..read more

Table of Contents Preparing for an open mic night will guarantee you rock the stage and get some free drinks from adoring fans. While some open mic nights operate more like a karaoke bar and take place at venues where “bad singers” really turn up the place, generally an open mic is about putting your performance skills on display. Open mics can be used to test new material, for experienced improvisational musicians to use it as a jam session, and for local talent to display their original works or nuanced acoustic covers. Whether you are preparing for open mic events for the first time ..read more

Table of Contents One crucial aspect of singing that often perplexes aspiring vocalists is the concept of singing from the diaphragm. There is a vast supply of breathing exercises online, but take it from a lifetime of singing and teaching- the application of free singing videos can actually hurt your singing technique if you don’t understand some foundational elements of the voice and anatomy. Singing “with support” is not just about deep breaths or remembering to inhale deeply: When you sing properly, the function of diaphragmatic breathing as a wholistic act of relaxation and proper ..read more

The underlying motive of human beings is to achieve a result as quickly and efficiently as possible. This is why marketing catchy titles which promise a fast result are so effective! But, have you considered that like trying to lose weight or using physiotherapy to rebuild muscle coordination and strength, proper breathing is also a full body exercise with absolutely no shortcuts? But hey, maybe your breathing is already amazing! How am I to know? Just a voice on the internet. So why don’t I help you the best I can to analyze and improve breath support and check if indeed you know how to br ..read more

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Can You Sing While Sick: The Singers Guide to Protecting Your Vocal Cords   Singing while sick is not a black-and-white issue: Whether or not you can perform while sick depends on various factors. Sometimes, singing when you are sick can be accomplished safely simply through natural remedies! This article will explain how to know if you are in need of vocal lessons, vocal rest, or are in fact injured. Once you are through the woods and back to physical health, how can you avoid any interruptions to a future great performance? Let’s look at the natural remedies and habits all singers shoul ..read more

If you are like most people and notice you have some bad habits, tension, or issues with rhythm or pitch, you are not just looking for a great singer. You need to find the best vocal coach in Toronto. Finding the best vocal coach in Toronto or Toronto training programs for singers can be overwhelming. We know that and hear it all the time from our students. We have put together this list to help you identify: What skills and experience make the best vocal coach in Toronto? If you don’t feel like reading, Call us and we can connect you with voice lessons based on your specific goals. Voice ..read more

When looking for singing teachers in Toronto, the choices can be overwhelming. There are singing teachers everywhere in the city, each selling themself by claiming to be the best vocal coach for opera, or the top singing teacher for musical theater. How do you find the best vocal coach in Toronto training programs? We have put together a review of the top 5 singing teachers in Toronto based on what their niche is. Who excels at coaching pop singers? What singing teacher is an expert at working with gender diverse voices? Keep reading to find the right voice teacher in Toronto for you.  ..read more

Your breath is the foundation of a beautiful sound. How often do you notice yourself hearing your friends breathe? Unless you both have just completed an hour of Cross-Fit, probably not very often. Why then, do some singers make an audible gasp when taking in breath to sing? The sound of someone gasping is defined as, “the strain to take a deep breath.” To put the complexity of your body mechanisms attempting to function together simply: You are fighting yourself! One of the most obvious- and loudest- ways to check if your breathing is… messed up… is to record yourself and see if you gasp bet ..read more

Stretching Cannot Help Your Voice We are about to bust open one of the trendiest fitness routines of our generation and answer the question: Does stretching help with singing? The short answer, No. Stretching does not inherently help improve your singing voice. So…Yoga for singers, why do it? To feel more present in the body? To allow space for breath? To improve flexibility? To help posture? To relieve pain? There are some really amazing benefits of yoga. Do it for your mental health, to stimulate a part of your body when you wake up, you could even do it for the positive correlation it induc ..read more