Singing Lessons near Grass Valley, CA

Are you a soprano? Keep your voice in great shape with these tips from Saint Augustine, FL voice teacher Heather L... Being born a soprano comes with both its perks and its challenges. On the one hand, we sopranos have a lot of the solos in choruses and choirs, and most of the highly dramatic arias and ballads. On the other hand, we tend to overwork and abuse our voice more often and get diagnosed with a lot more pathologies of the voice. Every voice type is special, and soprano singers ha

The transformation in vocal students before and after singing lessons is truly inspiring. As a singing teacher, it really is amazing to watch students learn to do everything from match pitches to mix belt like a Broadway star. Have you ever wondered what you would sound like if you took voice lessons? Although every singer’s results will be different, YouTube has a variety of before and after singing lessons videos, so you can hear the typical results of vocal study. These three tr

Can't stop singing "Uptown Funk" by Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson? It's been stuck in our heads for weeks! If you covet the amazing vocal skills of Bruno Mars, read on for helpful tips from Glendale, CA voice teacher Ben M…   Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars’ killer new hit, “Uptown Funk”, is all over the airwaves this month. The production is lush and the instrumentation is a perfect mix between classic '80s and the newer influences of pop music. But without a doubt, the standout instrum

No matter what your vocal range is, singing high notes comes with challenges. Read on as New York, NY music teacher Nadia B. shares her tips to keep in mind from a physical approach... Approaching a high note or passage while singing can be a stressful experience: you know it’s coming, you may have struggled with this particular passage before, and you may feel your body tensing up in anticipation of the challenge of singing in a higher register. Read on to discover several tips that will

Excited about your first voice lesson? Beyond thinking about your goals for the lessons, you'll also want to have an idea of what you need to bring. Get prepared with these tips for singing lessons from Austin, TX teacher Gfire M... Veronica is about to begin her first day of voice lessons and is unsure of what to bring. She has heard that a pencil and paper are necessary, but isn't sure what else she might need.  She turns to the internet for help and finds an article with a comprehen

Halfpoint Images/Moment/Getty Images   Per Variety magazine, Coachella 2019 was live streamed by over 80 million people. While this is an extreme example of a popular festival a few years ago, I list it to illustrate that live streaming is here to stay, and continues to grow year after year. There are plenty of independent streaming creators that are boasting large numbers and dedicated fans on their regular streaming platforms. More creators are migrating online each day. Some full t

Looking for the best gifts for singers? We’ve done the searching for you! Here, you’ll find more than 40 gift ideas for singers of all ages and musical preferences. Our list includes everything from music-themed charm bracelets and home karaoke systems to microphone sleeves and vocal dampeners. No matter your budget, you’re sure to find something for that special singer in your life – whether they’re into rock or pop. Follow along to discover our favorite gifts for beginner s

Jupiterimages / The Image Bank / Getty Images When it comes to jazz, incredible female singers are not hard to find. But where do you start your search for female jazz songs? Whether you are looking for some jazz songs to learn to sing or simply searching for some female music inspiration, keep reading as voice instructor Molly R. lists some of the top vocal jazz standards that are sure to get your foot tapping and your soul singing. As a voice teacher, one of the genres I am consistently sug

Want to learn how to sing better? You may have heard that controlling your breathing and your body can make a big difference. Here, NY teacher Nadia B. shares three exercises to try...   While you probably already have a familiar and effective warm-up for singing, the following exercises are helpful to expand your warm-up to continue throughout practice. Some of them can be incorporated into your singing practice time to make it more effective, and others can be a good way to focus on b

Think it's too late for you to learn how to sing? Here, Hayward, CA teacher Molly R. explains why it's actually a fantastic time to start up lessons--as well as some helpful singing tips for making the most of them... "I'm 70. Is it too late for me to learn how to sing?" As a voice teacher, I get inquiries from singers of all walks of life. It's actually pretty surprising to me that more people think it's normal for a 3-year-old (!) to take private voice lessons, yet it's completely