Whether you’re just starting out on your singing journey or you’ve been doing the rounds for a while now, you must understand that vocal techniques matter. It’s not wise to assume that how you currently use your voice is going to go the distance when it comes to using it ‘under pressure’, which effectively is what singing does. So where do you start?  #1- Learn what’s going to make the biggest improvement to your singing voice in the shortest period of time. #2- Allow time in your daily practice routine to focus solely on vocal techniques, instead of just singing songs. Now, all you nee ..read more

There are so many factors to consider for success when practicing your singing… But what should an environment provide when it comes to practicing your voice routine? Firstly, if you have the space to create a distraction-free environment, ideally that room would only contain the equipment you need for your vocal practice sessions. If you’re trying to practice your singing routine and are constantly getting interrupted by the people around you, your phone, or even a computer screen, then eliminating these distractions can be a game-changer. Creating an inspiring environment can give you ev ..read more

There are hundreds of singing techniques out there, so it’s easy to get lost trying to find the right ones.  I’ve often found myself diving down the rabbit hole into some of the most bizarre vocal techniques you could ever imagine… only to be left wondering if it actually made a difference at all! More often than not, it’s the simplest vocal techniques that yield the best results.  That’s why i’ve put together a list of the MOST SIMPLE SINGING TECHNIQUES that often get overlooked. As a Vocal Coach for many years, i’ve singers get sucked down the rabbit hole of Mixed Voice this an ..read more

Every singer who has ever wanted to build up their experience is faced with the age-old question of when it’s time to showcase their newly cultivated talents to the world…. Where do i gig? When you’re first starting out, gaining experience working in casual and semi-professional environments is crucial to building up your confidence and learning the ropes when it comes to booking your show. It’s also a great way to ‘figure yourself out’ when it comes to setlists, music, P.A. systems etc… without the added pressure of the gig being a super ‘big-deal’. Perform everywhere. (I wrote a blog abou ..read more

Learning to sing requires dedication, consistency and in most cases, a willingness to go into some vulnerable places within yourself. So it would only make sense that you’d want to know the most common mistakes new singers make and what to avoid as you go down this path.  While that may sound daunting, 100% of the students I’ve taught over my years as a vocal coach have confirmed that it was all worth it, every time! After all, learning to sing has benefits that extend much further than just the skill of singing. These 5 Useful Singing Tips for Beginners are the key to success for new ..read more

Can anyone learn to sing. YES! Why? Because, when you sing, you use muscles, just like muscles in the rest of your body and when you learn how to train those muscles correctly that’s when you can get a better sound. Now, yes, it is true, some people are naturally much better singers than others. And this really has a lot of different factors including how well your ears are tuned in and how good you are at things like pitch and rhythm. But that is all stuff that can be taught over time. The only people that will find real difficulty with learning how to sing are those who have a hearing  ..read more

The reason I love music so much is because of the power it has over our hearts and souls. A single song can have the power to express the things we cannot say. To put words to the feelings we are to scared to feel. And to help us come out the other side a little stronger and little-less worse for wear. Growing up, music was my saving grace. I found comfort in knowing that someone, somewhere out there was feeling the same emotions as I was. All I needed to know was that what I was going through was real and that I wasn’t the only one. And then there are the songs we seem to love for n ..read more

Re-post of an article by takelessons.com. See the original article here: https://takelessons.com/live/singing/health-benefits-of-singing Singing brings joy to many people – but did you know that your passion for singing can lead to incredible benefits in your physical, emotional, and social health? Here are 11 reasons why singing is good for you. PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF SINGING Singing strengthens the immune system According to research conducted at the University of Frankfurt, singing boosts the immune system. The study included testing professional choir members’ blood befor ..read more

Now, what are singers nodules or nodes, you might ask? It depends on where you’re from, we are asked this question all the time and singers are super-worried that they have developed nodules on their voice. Of course, if you have, you don’t want to keep singing because you could be doing even more damage. So, what is a nodule? Well a nodule is tiny little growth on the vocal folds, that when the vocal folds bank together to produce sound, it kind of gets in the way and this creates a husky-like tone or alters the sound of your original voice. Now how do you know if you got them? Well, if ever ..read more

How long does it actually take to get ‘good’ at singing? One of the things that may be holding you back from taking singing lessons is how much time you think it will take, when you are already starting later in life. The fact of the matter, however, is that the time it will take will dramatically vary from person to person. There are many different variables to take into consideration, so check out my latest video to see what time-frame will apply to you…   Book My Free Introductory Session The post How Long It Takes To Get ‘Good’ At Singing. appeared first on Voic ..read more