Singing Lessons & Guides

Not many people worry about their voice, but for singers, actors, and even teachers, the voice is an instrument used to do your job with. Maintaining good vocal cord health is if you are going to protect your vocal folds from damage.

Here are 7 simple rules and tips if you want to keep your vocal cords happy and healthy.

1. Stay Hydrated

Drinking water not only benefits your overall health, but it's crucial in Read More

Have you ever really experienced vocal fatigue?  A hoarse voice, scratchy throat, dry mouth, broken notes, gasping for breath... Let's face it, vocal fatigue sucks, but to mute any alarm bells that may be sounding already, you will be glad to know that it's not a medical condition. Yet, according to WebMD, vocal fatigue is related to about 80 conditions that should concern you.

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Every singer knows the sound of their own singing voice. It’s our personal identification sound of sorts. Yet, we also know our voice does not always sound the same. Try singing straight from a nap and you may not recognize your own voice. A proper vocal warm up is the only way to be absolutely sure you can control what comes out of your mouth when you sing.

And the benefits of a good vocal warm-up do not end there.

In fact, vocal warm ups should be a central feature of every singer's voice care regimen. The show business is replete with exampl...

Only 20 percent of singing skill is down to vocal control. The other 80 percent is determined by how well your music ear is trained. That’s a quite remarkable fact, don't you agree? It's true that some have a stronger singing voice than other, but while you may sing with your voice, it’s your sense of hearing that’s truly responsible for the quality of your singing. 

How your ear decodes musical note pitches shapes your identity as a singer. Your musical ear is also responsible how well, or uniquely, you reproduce musical notes with your voice. &...

Ever heard that hard work pays off, and practice makes perfect? This is true in most cases, but when it comes to singing, you might try a different approach from time to time. When considering your vocal chord health, it's very possible that you can sing too much. The reality is...it’s not always possible to pinpoint an exact amount of hours that may be enough. Equally, it's hard to say exactly how much singing is too much singing.

Several factors influence different singers in different ways, and these will determine how long a singer is able t...

One of the most challenging things about auditions is choosing the right song. Choose the right song and you might just ace it...choose the wrong song, and you're out. We've all seen American Idols. You only have 30 seconds to impress the judges, so you have to make it count! And so many people fail all because of the wrong song choice!

To avoid this costly mistake, here are some tips to help you stand out from your competition and shine like the star you are. This is your chance, so grab it wi...

Have you ever wondered why you are most expressive when singing to yourself? You hit all the notes and even add some dance moves. But, as soon as you try singing in front of an audience, you start to clench up. Put simply, many of us sing better when we know nobody is watching. Why is that?

For some people, it's more than just stage fright. Stage fright can be overcome, but a lack of confidence can be somewhat harder to do. When you are al...

We've all heard singers with a nasal quality. For most people, nasal singing can become extremely displeasing on the ear, to say the least. But, if you show pronounced nasality in your singing voice, don't be discouraged! The good news is that nasality can be eliminated with the correct exercises and the retraining of your inner ear. The real question is, what creates a voice that is too nasal in quality; and what exactly can be done about it?

The Real Reason Behind Nasality

Singing in a more nasal tone is very common. The reason for this co...

Vocal range varies from person to person and depends on several different factors – which is a good thing! Otherwise, we would all sound the same. Can you imagine how boring that would’ve been? Your vocal range is influenced by the vocal cords that you’re born with, your diction, speech and singing habits, as well as your hearing ability. And don’t forget about your training and dedication. It’s also important to keep in mind that your vocal range can change a lot before reaching a certain level of maturity – which is usually in our late twenties. But ...

Vocal cracks are actually a common problem for beginner singers. But, you can take heart in the fact that you’re not alone! Even the experienced singers have their days. When your voice cracks as you sing, it usually happens involuntarily and can be caused by numerous factors. To help you avoid these vocal cracks, here is a guide to take you through the possible causes and give you tips on how to prevent them.

How To Avoid Getting Cracks When I Sing?

In order for you to avoid your voice from cracking, it’s important to pinpoint the ...

The one sure, science-backed way to care for your singing voice is to stay hydrated. It may not cure any pre-existing conditions, but drinking sufficient amounts of water will help prevent most common voice issues. Most of the problems we experience are caused by life choices and daily habits we take for granted, like smoking, and drinking alcohol or caffeinated drinks.To understand why staying hydrated is important for proper voice care, it may be necessary to look at the science behind your voice.

Voice Production

We owe our natural voices to the ...

Cardio and singing rarely get mentioned together. It is more a buzzword for physical fitness buffs. But when you sit to consider the general benefits of good cardio health, you'll also come to realize that it's important to a singer. A strong singer like Adele will no doubt have improved her cardio

Cardio is short for cardiovascular, which refers your heart, lungs, and a network of arteries that pump blood, nutrients, and oxygen to your body’s vital organs. So, generally, when we speak of cardio we are referring to anything that helps the cardiovascular system wo...

Are you a singer or a performer, or simply one who loves to sing in the shower? Did you know that doing yoga could actually help you to hit those high notes! By incorporating yoga into your everyday routine, you could be doing a lot of good for your voice.  Not only will you be singing better in no time, you'll look good doing it! 

What is yoga and how will it help my singing?

Yoga is an ancient art based on a harmonizing system of development for the body, mind, and spirit. 

The Hindu discipline is widely practiced for...

The titles vocal coach and voice teacher have been used interchangeably, and truth be told - recklessly, for too long, even by people claiming them. It may seem the differences may only be a matter of interpretation. There is a difference, and failing to see it may actually hurt your development as a singer. To understand the difference between the two, a few things are important to point out. For one, there is a difference between vocals and voices. Vocals are the musical sounds you make with your voice. Secondly, a coach and a teacher is not the same thing.

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Singing and music have the amazing ability to cheer us up. Whether you are singing along to your favorite songs at a concert or just rocking it out in the shower, singing is an art form that's more than just a way of entertainment. Across the world, across all cultures, religions, and ethnic groups, singing has been a significant feature of human behavior throughout time. No matter whether you think you're good at it or not, when there is singing, you react and connect to it.

Scientists have been fascinated by the physical, social, and psychological effects singing has...

Have you ever wondered how people play the guitar and sing at the same time? If not, you may not have realized that it looks a lot easier than it actually is.

If you want to play guitar and sing along, or you happen to be in a band, learning to play guitar and sing simultaneously is a skill that you will need to learn. It won't just come naturally for most people. 

So, to get you started, here are 10 tips to help you learn to sing and play the guitar at the same time:

1. Know How To Play and Sing Individually

If you want to star...

When you are singing, stress of any kind can affect your vocals, but in particular tension just before a performance can put an undue amount of strain on your voice.

This is mostly due to how we react to stress without even realising it. These mistakes can easily be negated if you can teach yourself to be aware of them.

Once you know what to look for, it’s simply a case of reminding yourself how to counteract these bad habits and after time, it will become second nature. 

Here are some tips to help you relax your vocal cords. Read More

There are a few habits you can apply in your day to day life to strengthen your vocal cords. Just like athletes maintain a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise, performers should also live a lifestyle that reflects their chosen art. 

With a few elementary changes, you could achieve a healthier and stronger vocal cord strength. In no particular order, here they are:

Warm Up

Warming up your vocal cords is arguably the most important thing any singer can ...

To cheekily make use of Gollum’s favorite word in the whole wide world, your voice is your "precious". Just like you can never replace your health or youth once it is gone, you need to look after the one voice that you have been given.

Adele, Björk and Rod Stewart are just three examples of singers who have had their singing careers affected by vocal cord damage and other problems.

Strain, overuse, illness, stress, voice nodules (growths) and incorrect si...

When it comes to singing correctly, there are key aspects that can mean the difference between a singer that is average and a singer that is good. One of these very important aspects is your breathing while you sing.

Breath control is vital to good tonal variation and consistency and is key to advancing to a skilled level in singing. However, proper breath control is not a natural way of breathing for us. You, therefore, need to practice and train your diaphragm for it to help improve your breathing, which in ...

Taking extra lessons of any kind can become a costly exercise. When it comes to music lessons, you’re looking for the playback and not the payback. Week by week, however, these lessons can add up, and you want to know you that you’re getting your money’s worth in expertise.

Have you invested a lot in extra music lessons in the past year? Are you looking for a way to reduce your taxable income?

Most taxpayers aren’t able to obtain a deduction on their income taxes. There are, however, some ways that mu...