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Singing Through the Ages: How Vocal Training Changes as You Grow
It’s crucial to understand the profound connection between aging and voice in singing. The human voice represents our most intimate instrument, deeply affected by voice changes with age through every life stage. As our bodies tell unique stories, aging voice changes create distinct vocal signatures that demand specialized attention. Vocal
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The Psychology of Singing: How Confidence Impacts Your Vocal Performance
The intricate relationship between singing psychology and vocal performance has been a focal point of research and discussion among vocal
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Mastering the Art of Belting: Techniques for Beginner Singers
Proper belting technique forms the foundation of powerful vocal performance. Effective singing lessons for beginners should focus on breath support
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Praise more than Critique
I noticed the more I correct what my student is wrong, the more discouraged they
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Giving more Detailed Instructions Help Improve Students Practice
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My New Ergonomic Studio Set Up
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What is Head Voice?
Unlike Chest Voice, Head voice you will feel the sound resonate in your head area versus your chest. It has a sweet tonality in the higher pitches of your range. The vocal chords are joined together and connected to have more depth and power in the sound. Often lots of opera/classical singers are singing in their head voice. Some people describe the head voice being a bit lighter and airy. The best way to access the head voice is to
What is Mixed Voice?
Mixed is probably the hardest register to find. But if you can find it you will maximize your ability to sing a diverse genre of songs. It’s best explained as a combination of chest and head voice. You may find your voice cracking as you go from chest voice to head voice. Thats when your TA(Thryoarytenoid) muscle switch over in using more of the CT(circothyroid) which help stretch your vocal folds longer. When developing your mixed voice, you’re able to
How do you Belt without straining your voice?
What is belting first of all? It’s being able to sing high notes with intensity where your voice tends to break. These notes usually happen during a Chorus or Bridge of a song. It’s common for singers to strain and use their throat to built instead of relaxing and letting your body do the work. Here are some Top Vocal Tips to Belt with Ease. Use less air because when you use more air, the vocal folds don’t come together
How do I Sing Really High Notes?
The key to singing high notes is firstly believing you can. Many of my students come thinking they can’t hit the high notes but I lead them through exercises to show them they can. To increase your range though may take time just like it may take time to be able to do the splits. Your vocal range can also increase through targeted vocal exercises aimed at increasing flexibility. A couple exercises that can help are: Lip Trills- this keeps
How do I sing really Low Notes?
Low notes can be just as hard to sing as your high notes but in a different way. Many people always want to be able to sing higher but low notes are just as important to hit. Reason being lots of songs start with Verses that require you to access the lowest part of your range. Students often can also get low notes stuck in their throat. You might feel like a scratchy choking sensation when you hit the bottom
Solutions to Eliminate Cracking when you Sing
Do you often crack between registers? Every person has a break between their registers. If you haven’t already, please read my blog on Mixed Voice . Usually students experiencing cracking because they are approaching their breaking point. For female singers it is usually a G4 or B6. For males it is usually around E4 to F#4. In vocal terminology, the transition between registers is called, “Passaggio. A Vocal Coach is best to help you bridge your passaggio smoothly without cracking,
How do you project your voice?
Projection as a lot to do with where your power is. Are you using your throat to produce the sound you want? Or are you singing from your core? I tell my students you core is like the engine to a car. If you don’t have an engine, you can’t drive a car. Likewise, if you don’t use your core, you won’t be able to sing properly nor project. To properly project you need to use your core muscles as
What is the proper way to breathe?
There is quite a lot of controversy on what’s the correct breathing technique. After years of training and performing myself, I’ve learned the best technique that was worked best for me and my students is thinking expansion instead of only contraction. So as I mentioned above, there’s a muscle called the diaphragm that goes up and down like a parachute when you inhale or exhale. This muscles helps you sustain notes on pitches. You will feel your core muscles go
Why does my throat hurt when I sing?
Your throat hurts when you sing most likely because you’re not breathing correctly and using your core to produce the sound. Many singers tend to sing from their throat. If you’re doing that, you’re mostly likely feeling strain. Other reasons could include, you’re extending beyond your normal range. It’s normal for your voice to feel tired but to have pain is a sign to stop and change what you’re doing because you don’t want to develop nodules. Another possible reason
I sing fine by myself but get me in front of crowd, I freeze and freak out!
The key reason why people sing fine by themselves is because they are relaxed. To sing your best, you need to be relaxed. What does that mean? We carry so much tension in our bodies including our shoulders, neck, jaw, tongue, face, back, etc. When I teach my vocal students, I’m also teaching them to be in tuned with their bodies. Sometimes we are so detached to our bodies that we don’t even realize we are tensing up. And when
