Pitch accuracy (whether you are singing in tune or not) is one of the main things that gives singers performance anxiety. When we sing out of tune, it makes us feel like there is something wrong with us as a person. That is so far from the truth because singing out of tune happens even to professional singers. It has to do with using the voice incorrectly or lacking some vocal skills, rather than who we are as a person. I want to show you three things to help you sing more in tune and increase your pitch accuracy.    Managing Expectations Performance anxiety plays a big part in makin ..read more

  Musical theatre is defined as “a form of dramatic production combining acting, singing, and dancing to tell a story.” It is such a fun genre to sing because the songs are so story-driven and emotional. The big ballads are usually melodic, whereas some other song types in a musical uses chromaticism (which makes them more challenging to sing well). Whether you are musical theatre fan or not, learning to sing musical songs improves your ability to: Connect to the lyric message of a song Express the lyric message through vocal tone and body gestures Be more present when singing Good M ..read more

  Thinking of joining the choir but do not know if you have what it takes? What should you do when you decide to join one? Which choir should you join? Let me break it down for you in this article. Read on. Types of Choir There are many different types of choir out there. Depending on your location and ability level, some choir will be better for you than others. In general, choirs can be divided into 2 categories: Choirs that perform with musical accompaniment a Cappella choirs (that perform with no musical accompaniment) If you are a beginner, I encourage you to join choirs that ..read more

  The voice is an amazing instrument. You can make many different kinds of sound with it. It is quite resilient but fragile at the same time. When used correctly and taken care of properly, the voice can stay fit and healthy for a long time. Feeling strain and pain when singing means you are not supporting your voice correctly and there are probably some vocal hygiene issues involved as well. Having incorrect vocal technique is often the culprit because singers would then push too hard and/or constrict their throat muscles to hit the notes. The Hidden Reason Behind Vocal Strain: Perfor ..read more

  Many people use the terms “chest voice” and “head voice” to refer to different things. Let me clarify how I use those terms so we are on the same page. Our vocal range can be divided into different sections called “registers”. They are the lower, middle and upper registers. Traditionally, the lower register is referred to as the chest voice register; and the upper register is referred to as the head voice register. When we sing notes in our different registers, the notes sound a certain way. We call that “tone color” or “voice quality”. When we sing notes in our lower register/chest ..read more

  You see that singer on The Voice belting her heart out… You see your cousin playing the guitar and singing so well the last time you went to your aunt's house. You feel a pang of envy. You wish you were a good singer. You like to sing but there is something blocking you mentally and emotionally. Usually, those things that are blocking you can be boiled down to performance anxiety. Consider the following situations: You like to sing but you don’t like the sound of your voice You are afraid of singing out of tune because people will laugh at you You are afraid of making a fool of yo ..read more

The new year is almost here! Are you someone who sets new year resolutions? I have to admit, I do not set new year resolutions but I do set long term goals that take years to accomplish. So, at the beginning of the year, I review my progress in those goals and tweak my action plans accordingly. If you would like to make some progress in your singing this new year, I would like to help you set singing goals and action plans to achieve them.   Set Realistic Expectations Bill Gates once said: “Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten yea ..read more

      Today, I'm showing you how to learn the songs you chose from Part 1 of the masterclass, so you can sing them well. You will learn the exact same steps I show to my private students for song preparation. Watch me break it down into easy to follow steps so you do not get overwhelmed. Are you ready to be a singing star this Christmas? Watch it before the 25th!   ..read more

  Christmas Masterclass (Part 1) - Easy Christmas Songs You Can Sing This Christmas In this masterclass, I’m showing you a list of tried-and-true Christmas songs that beginner singers love and can sing well. Watch the masterclass and get ready to be an instant star this Christmas!       ..read more

Intro If you feel like you have been stuck in a rut when it comes to your singing, try changing up your practice routine. You have been practicing your singing but you are not making the progress you expect. Assuming you are doing the techniques correctly, it most likely has to do with your practice routine. Let us explore the benefits of changing up your practice routine. Then, we will go into the “how, what, why, when, where and who” of your practice routine. Benefits As a musician, I am still discovering my musical identity. A while ago, I decided I wanted to write sad, angry rock songs ..read more