What I’m about to say has been said before, but it needs to be said again, and again, and again. BEWARE of your educational choices when pursuing your singing/music career. Do not assume that what you learn at university is your ticket to staying up-to-date on the latest information and scientific research about the voice (or … Read more
A great deal of singing better is dependent on your ability to form vowels which involves the entire throat, the soft palate, the tongue, and the mouth all the way out to the lips. Your efforts in perfecting your vowel formation can make dramatic advances towards your goal to become a better singer. There are … Read more
To become a better singer, you must simply exercise. You must exercise with correct form and attention to detail. It’s no different than going to the gym to workout your body. We have all seen people who go to gym and simply go through the motions. Their form is not disciplined, and therefore the correct … Read more
Do you know what is meant by the term sing-song-like voice? You know, the talking voice that flows up and down in pitch throughout each sentence. Great speakers and presenters usually have this, and so do actors. The freedom of a sing-song-like speaking voice is usually prominent in people who are confident and interesting and/or … Read more
Don’t be deceived about the “size” of commercial voices you hear on recordings. They are sometimes produced in the studio to sound big and thick and bright. If you heard these singers in your average-size living room, you may be shocked to realize they sound nothing like they do on recordings. This is, in fact, … Read more
Wow, what a busy weekend. Three singing bookings plus Sunday morning church equals 4 plus 2 plus 4 plus 2 hours of singing between Friday evening and Sunday morning…..and I must say I pulled it off without a hitch. But, not without a lot of planning, vocalizing, and careful monitoring. Sure enough, I made it … Read more
I love this video. All singers, regardless of the genre they sing, should vocalize at times with a low larynx. Watch the video and copy the instructions given by Cecilia Bartoli`s mother. The ability to maintain the larynx in this position while vocalizing will dramatically improve your overall singing ability. I know what you might … Read more
I’ve said before what a tough job it is for female Broadway singers these days. Most casting directors are requiring singers to demonstrate a belt, as well as show a nicely mixed legit voice. Not many auditions require a legit soprano voice anymore. Instead, they are looking for a legit voice that can sing from … Read more
As I have said many times before…I’m glad I didn’t take voice lessons as a teenager! Why? Because I would have gone to the old lady down the street who directs the church choir….that’s why! There were no other options where I grew up. And watch out. There are still many more choir-like teachers in … Read more
Let’s be clear …. belting wrong will hurt, and if it hurts …. stop. Let’s be clear …. belting CAN be done without harm and without hurting. Let’s be clear … belting well takes a lot of practise. It is not for amateurs. There have been singers belting for their entire career with no voice … Read more