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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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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 singers can follow a lead melody, but harmonizing is a skill that often feels mysterious. Where do you start? Is there a formula for finding the right pitches that blend with the main line? The answer is yes—there are clear ways to approach harmony. A great starting point is to pick a song with an easy, memorable chorus. Learn that chorus until it feels natural, then experiment by finding the 3rd or 5th above the melody. This is where
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.
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 the blend of your head and chest voice around the bridge of your range. For many singers, this area feels like the hardest part — you might crack, flip, or avoid it completely. But avoiding it only keeps you from mastering it. My goal is to help you access this part of your voice in a way that feels simple and achievable. In this upcoming class, we’ll dive into: What mixed voice really is How
How to Start Songwriting:
I recently did a songwriting Master Class for my Vocal Breakthrough Group Singing 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 tell it in a compelling way with words and a melody that catches the listener. Here are 5 Main Components to Writing a Song: Use descriptive words as in using adjectives and verbs. Describe an event,
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