Establishing a basic understanding of singing may seem easy, but actually accomplishing it can feel more foreign than learning a new language! Learning to sing involves hearing the right things, using parts of the body that you need to be a doctor to find and then emitting sounds that might seem like you need to have the muscle control of an Olympic gymnast. Overwhelming? Don’t be discouraged! Singing lessons and becoming educated about how singing works are the path to becoming a better singer. The teacher can take you through the steps in easy-to-manage stages, too. Good voice lessons and sm ..read more

Taking your dreams from karaoke king to a singing career requires more than just talent. Anyone who has seen any of the singing competition breakout television series like American Idol, The Voice and America’s Got Talent know that competition is fierce; and the standards to become a famous singer require a big package. Yet, it’s a frequently asked question, “How can I become a singer and make money at it?” You don’t necessarily need to be a famous singer or star to achieve a rewarding music career. This guide will walk you through your career options and what it takes to make a living with yo ..read more

Your voice has the potential to be an amazing instrument. You don’t need to pack it in a bag, load it in a van, or worry about it falling offstage. The greatest instrument in the world is sitting right inside you. Want to know what it takes to improve your singing voice? Being able to sing is a beautiful gift, but many people misunderstand it and consider singing well out of their reach. Generally, people think that a broad vocal range or being pitch perfect is something you are born with. Hence, many people think that singing is a talent that only some enjoy. Fortunately, we are going to let ..read more

Any singer or vocal performer will swear by their daily routine of vocal warm-ups; from their lip trills to their breathing – the adage that practice makes perfect, indeed, comes into play when talking about your singing voice. Just like you wouldn’t run a marathon without stretching your legs, you shouldn’t hit the stage or the studio without a vocal warm-up. Why Practice Vocal Warm-Up Exercises? There are a million reasons to practice vocal warm-ups, but the main one is that good vocal health means that you are actively protecting one of your most valuable assets – your singing voice. Your v ..read more

Has this happened to you? You take a few voice lessons and you and your voice teacher begins to talk about learning some songs that you would enjoy singing. After all, not everyone gets satisfaction singing exercises forever. You bring in something exciting like Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and your teacher convinces you to find something else… something easier. Your teacher isn’t trying to dissuade you from ever learning the song. They might very well work with you on it at a later time. What your voice teacher is trying to do is help you find songs that fit into your vocal range. Some songs ..read more

It’s a common misconception that people can’t learn how to sing – that the ability to sing is something you are just born with. The truth is, like learning a new language, anyone can develop the skills needed to learn to sing. That’s not to say that everyone can or will be a great singer, but there are definite steps, tips and techniques that can change you from tone deaf into a good singer. Learning perfect pitch, boosting your vocal range, knowing how to sing in tune, and practicing better breathing – all these are factors that can transform your singing voice. We can’t promise these tips wi ..read more

  Online Singing Lessons – Vocal Mastery For Everyone Anywhere Not everyone dreaming about singing is dreaming about being on The Voice. Learning to sing for one person might mean being able to carry a tune while singing Disney songs with their children. For another, being able to sing might be the difference between enjoying the holidays with friends by singing around the piano, caroling on a winter night with their church group, or staying home starring in a one-person show while preparing the hot chocolate. Online singing lessons provide an opportunity for anyone to develop vocal ..read more

You may think that you need to go big or go home when you sing at a party! We all want to share our enthusiasm and our talent! But when it comes to learning to sing it isn’t the best policy to start out by tackling the complex harmonies and belted high notes of a song like Bohemian Rhapsody! That might be your goal, but when it comes to singing, especially for beginners – small steps make the mountain. In the early days of studying it’s imperative to find easy songs to sing, even if you have bucket loads of raw talent. Your attention at this point should be on finding your voice, singing in tu ..read more

You’ve made the commitment of both time and money for your singing future. Don’t put additional obstacles in your way by not taking care of your voice. Caring for your voice is like an Indy 500 driver caring for his car. The National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders estimates nearly 18 million adults report voice problems. Not all these voice problems are for singers and aspiring singers, but they do illuminate how frequently and potentially easy it is to hurt your voice either as a short-term injury or as a chronic, permanent problem. Every voice teacher will talk about ..read more

The marketplace for singers in the United States is rapidly changing. While classical music is by far the most common genre taught in the university setting, in the outside world, it is not quite as popular. In fact, only 2.7% of Americans listen to opera. While North American opera companies operate with approximately a $1.1 billion budget, only 27% of that comes from ticket sales. The rest comes from donors and grants, which means most companies are only a few lost donations/grants away from financial trouble. In contrast, Broadway and Broadway tour ticket sales for musicals come to around ..read more