When I think back to the voice training I have had (6 different teachers in the past 20 years), speech level singing was the eye-opening experience for me. That is not to say that the classical training I had wasn’t useful….because it was….in many ways….but in other ways, it was detrimental. It wasn’t until I … Read more
It’s no secret that good technique is key to singing well. Once you have established a firm foundation on which to build your voice, you should then, and only then, venture on to extreme singing. What is extreme singing? Any coordination that requires the voice to go beyond the basic set-up of a balanced mix … Read more
There is a lot of information out there about the ideal position of the larynx for singing. This post is to help shed some light on the “variables” associated with your larynx. SLS (speech level singing) teaches you that the larynx should remain “stable” or “neutral”. I’m not a big fan of this description, although … Read more
Learning to play piano by ear is an intertwining discipline of two separate coordinations….rhythm patterns and chord patterns. I have long neglected this very special part of my blog and I plan to make time for it over the next few months. I’m not going to string you along……the best and easiest way to learn advanced … Read more
So you want to sing with more “belt” in your song? Well first, let’s check…..do you know if you are mixing? Do you know if you are accessing your head voice resonance and tilting your larynx? Belting cannot be done safely (or sound good) without these two conditions first. I suggest that you continually work … Read more
Most singers want to know how their favourite singers get their sound…in other words, how they sing so well. We all want to understand the voices of Steve Perry, Celine Dion, Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert. The list goes on and on. It’s a complex question with a complex answer, but one thing is true with … Read more
As a singer it is important to “feel” your voice. It is a true balance of listening while you feel the cords stretching and thinning that will lead you to the next level in strengthening your vocal cords. I like the “ng” exercise for establishing cord closure above the first passagio. It’s easy to do … Read more
What I’ve always loved about “speech-level” singing is the impact it has on the singer’s chest voice, especially for the ladies. When we sing low notes, it’s relatively easy to use thick folds, and in general we “thin out” as we ascend higher in pitch. The ability to control the thickness of the cords at … Read more
Are you a cry baby? When was the last time you cried? If you want to learn to sing better, then you need to learn how to cry. All good singers have a cry in their voice. You might not notice it, but it is there. Try it. I mean really sob. Not loud…this has … Read more
I want to thank all my readers for your comments and questions. It is my pleasure to help you learn how to mix your voice and sing better. I received an email recently from a young man who says he always breaks as he ascends in pitch. Here was my response. Hi Taciano, Thank you … Read more