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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
In order to teach several hours in a hour, an ergonomic studio set up is
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How do I increase my vocal range?
Increasing your range takes time and intention. Just like you don’t just do the splits overnight. It’s a process. You have to be intentional to stretch certain muscles consistently to increase your flexibility. It’s the same range with stretching your vocal range. Don’t push it. Just do a little bit more each time and rest. Always warm up your full voice meaning low notes to your highest notes. Most people think of increasing your vocal range by hitting higher notes.
3 Tips on How to Harmonize:
1. Pick a simple song and learn the main melody line really well. 2. It can be the same song and listen in on the harmony part of the song. Try to isolate those notes and sing only that part. One helpful way to do it is pick a barbershop quartet song and learn the baritone, tenor, or bass part only and sing along to the track. 3. Have a friend sing the melody of your song and then try
Learn How to Sing Harmonies
Most people are able to sing the lead line but many people don’t know where to start when singing harmonies. How does it work? Is there a formula to find the ride pitches that sound good with the main line? Yes, there are several ways to learn to sing harmonies. Firstly, it’s important that you pick a song that has an easy melodic line. Take maybe the chorus line. Get to know that chorus part really well. Then try to
Tension Free Singing-Digastric Muscles
How do you sing without tension and strain? Tension free singing is healthy singing. When we chew or eat, we use a muscle called the Digastric Muscle. If you put your fingers behind your chin, you should feel movement when you swallow. The muscle will tense up and lower down from neutral position. However when singing, it is common to have these muscles tense up as well especially when hitting notes. When hitting high notes, our tendency is to raise
Give the Gift the Music
Give the Gift of Voice Lessons this Holiday Season to a loved one, friend, or yourself! Then you’ll be able to show off your voice when you sing those Christmas Carols!!! 🌲 Or finally reach you upcoming or last years’ New Year’s Goal of learning how to sing! This is the best time to sign up for lessons because I’m giving a special SALE!!!! When you purchase a package of 4 lessons, TAKE $25 OFF!! Take advantage of this limited
3 Myths about Singing Falsetto
Myth #1: Falsetto is just for men not for women Myth #2: I don’t need to learn to sing Falsetto Myth #3: I can’t sing Falsetto The truth is everyone can sing Falsetto both men and women. What is Falsetto? It tends to be your highest register in singing your highest notes. It’s different than all registers because it tends to have a lighter and airy sound where your vocal chords don’t touch as much. Instead they are more relaxed. Falsetto is also
How to Sing Falsetto!
In this blog post, I break down some of the most common questions I get about how to sing Falsetto for all levels. 1. What is Falsetto? It is singing in your highest register meaning the highest notes in your range. Some people argue that Falsetto is only for men, but in fact women also sing Falsetto. For both, you can hear how their falsetto range kick in after they usually their ability to head voice. Pitches above that are
Mixed Voice
What is mixed voice? It’s where you mix both your head and chest voice together around your bridge. The tendency is to crack, flip, or avoid at all costs. Something you avoid, is something you never master or discover. My job is to help you access a part of your voice that seems too daunting while making it simple for you. In my upcoming Mixed Voice Master Class, I’ll be going more in depth about: Watch the before and after
How to Start Songwriting:
I recently did a songwriting Master Class for my Vocal Breakthrough Group Vocal Class. I had several students who have written and produced their own songs and others who have never written a song. Songwriting is telling a story in melodic form. So you to tell it in a compelling way with words and a melody that catches the listener Here are 5 Main Components to Writing a Song: Next, we’ll discuss how the songwriting process works. Each person has
Vocal Production and Recording Masterclass
Are you ready to take your vocal recording and production skills to the next level? Join us for a one-of-a-kind Vocal Production and Recording Masterclass that will empower you to capture the best vocals and set up a studio for maximum efficiency. Learn from producer Rohith and Vocal Coach Joann to gain insights into creating a seamless workflow for your music projects. What to Expect: Recording the Best Vocals: Unearth the secrets to recording pristine, emotive vocals that stand out
