Do microphones scare you? Have you ever had to sing in front of a mic? Do you know the tricks of the trade to help you sound your best when using a microphone? Whether you answered yes or no to any of the previous questions, the following post should clear up any fear or lack…
I’ve been teaching voice for more than thirty years, and I am still continually amazed at the amount of bad information and misconceptions singers have about vocal technique and voice production. Vibrato in singing is right there near the top of that list! Let me shed some light on Vibrato– What It REALLY Is, Why…
Do you have trouble memorizing your music? Does it take a long time to memorize one song, or you just can’t seem to make the lyrics or melody “stick” in your brain, no matter what you do? Help is on the way! Here are 10 great tips for getting your music learned faster, and better!…
It’s now Part 2 of our discussion on the use of humming (and related exercises) to find your best, most natural and free vocal resonance for singing and speaking. Have you ever heard the expression “hum like a top”? If you’re old enough to remember a childhood without computer games, where we actually played outside…
Did you know that when it comes to improving your voice, you can learn a lot from your dog? Seriously! Have you ever heard a puppy or even an adult dog whimper? That very sound can be the starting point for you to find a clear, free, and natural sound that is uniquely yours. Let…
There probably isn’t a singer alive who hasn’t asked himself the question: “Do I really need to do vocal warm-up exercises before I sing? The answer is a resounding YES! “Can’t I just sing my song?” you whine (very mournfully). The answer is a resounding NO! “Why”, you ask? “The birds in the trees just…
There’s an old saying, “Speak as you sing, and sing as you speak”. The problem is, this only works if you are doing one, or both, correctly! I often find that singers completely forget their good habits when they talk, and this can create problems that affect both their singing and their speaking. I was…