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As a teen, it's important to choose an audition song that not only shows off your voice, but is also age-appropriate. Here, voice teacher Molly R. shares a few tips for selecting your song, plus 50 top picks for the best theater audition songs for teen girls and boys. It’s wonderful to be a teen musical theater performer! There are so many great opportunities at this age - high school productions, community theater, and even professional theater for a lucky few. But it's not always

As a singer, what should you do if you find yourself under the weather? How bad is singing with a cold? Check out these tips from voice teacher Katie B... It's no fun being sick. It can affect your singing, which can be stressful if you have rehearsals or performances coming up -- and all that stress won't help you feel any better. But the reality is that we all get sick now and then. We aren’t machines, after all! Many singers are unclear, though, on what to do when they get sick.

Hamza Benkhedda / EyeEm / EyeEm / Getty Images Ready to make 2016 your best year yet? Many vocalists stood out last year, and looking at their strategies and success stories can be a great source of inspiration -- especially if you want to be famous someday! Read on as voice teacher Molly R. shares her thoughts...    Looking for some vocal inspiration? Check out these top talented singers who are worth watching in 2016 and beyond. From soulful ballads to empowering anthems, these art

As a beginner singer, it's important to understand how unnecessary tension affects your tone and your breath support. Here, NY teacher Nadia B. shares what to keep in mind and how to combat that tension...   Singing is, in many ways, a very natural activity. We all have a voice, and it is meant to be used to communicate in speech and in music. However, when one delves more into the art of singing through voice lessons, practice, and performance, tension sometimes creeps in. It can seem

You know how important breath support is for great singing -- but are you regularly incorporating breathing exercises for singing into your warm-ups? Read on as voice teacher Shannen R. shares 15 yoga poses to try out, designed to help with various elements of your singing...  Get ready to free your vocal cords of strain, increase your breath capacity, and get the strength you need for powerful belts and the control for soft tones. Going beyond simple breathing exercises for singing, the

Did you know there are ways you can get better at singing... that DON'T involve singing? Find out the ideas in this guest post by professional voice teacher Molly R...   The obvious thing to do when you want to get better at singing is, of course, to sign up for voice lessons! You may have even found that teacher right here on TakeLessons.com. But singing is so much more than what goes on with your vocal cords. We also have to exude confidence and connect with our audience. We c

Need to memorize lyrics--quickly? Take a look at these helpful tips from Ann Arbor, MI voice teacher Elaina R...   If you're like me, then you probably love to sing. There's just something about belting out a tune that feels really good. But if you want to be able to sing in public or even just around your friends and family, then you need to learn how to practice singing.  In this post, I'm going to share some practical tips for memorizing lyrics. So let's get started! How Can I

As a kid, nothing is more thrilling than landing the lead role or singing your heart out on stage. But to get there, you have to prove yourself through an audition. And one thing that remains tricky is finding a suitable repertoire. Of course, you want to make a good impression, but there are also some guidelines you’ll want to follow. To help you pinpoint some simple audition songs for kids, follow our guide below. Musical Theater Songs for Kids I’ve rounded up a list of the best mus

Thinking about joining a choir in your community? There may be an audition process to go through first. Here, Hayward, CA voice teacher Molly R. shares her tips for success and choir audition songs suggestions... How Do I Prepare for a Choir Audition? Sometimes choir auditions can seem daunting with all of their requirements: sight-reading, tonal memory, range assessments. And oh yeah, you have to choose the perfect choir audition songs as well! But fear not, as there are ways to get you confi

Many people enjoy singing but don't think they're very good at it. Others may enjoy singing but are afraid to perform in front of others.  And still others may just love belting out tunes in the shower but never imagined themselves doing anything more with it. So, how can you tell if you're a good singer?  Answer these simple questions truthfully, and we'll let you know! How Can I Tell If I Can Sing? Many people believe that singing is a natural talent that cannot be learned, but any