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Do you dream of singing in Italian, but fear that it might be too complicated or only reserved for the advanced singer? Well, consider that myth debunked! Despite the countless genres of music and singing styles that exist in musical literature today, very few things are as timeless as the Italian art song.  Italian art songs for beginners make it easy for you to delve deep and sing beautiful Italian songs! Here's what you need to know. What is an Italian Art Song? As defined by th

How do you get the vocal range of famous singers like Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande? Find out in this guest post by online voice teacher Emmanuel N... We all know those few amazing singers with expansive vocal ranges – Mariah Carey for her five octaves, famous for her low, high, and whistle notes; Ariana Grande famous for her full voice and head voice notes; Toni Braxton and Brandy for those low sultry notes. Everyone would love to be able to sing their songs and hit every note, but sadly

No matter how good of a singer you are, you can always get better with practice. But if you don't have a practice space, it can be hard to find the time or the place to do that. In this blog post, we'll show you how to set up your own practice space at home so you can improve your singing skills whenever you want.  Unlike most other musical instrument, your voice is something that you carry with you everywhere! This is perhaps why many beginners are less likely to consider how their practic

Is there such a thing as too much vibrato? Find out about the technique in this guest post by Brooklyn, NY singing teacher Liz T...   Have you ever listened to a professional opera or Broadway singer and noticed how strong their vibrato was? Or noticed how a lot of contemporary pop singers on the radio today do not use a lot of vibrato? In this article, I will explain how to find and control your vibrato to use appropriately when performing. What is Vibrato? To begin with, a simple def

Great stage presence can really enhance your performance as a singer! Here, voice teacher Molly R. shares how learning how to act should be on every singer's to-do list...     Enviable high notes. A pure tone. Easy vocal runs. Low notes that can carry for days. Flexibility throughout the range. These are just some of the things singers say they want to achieve when they first start voice lessons -- among many, many other goals! As a voice teacher, I do my best to work with them so th

Want to learn how to sing acapella? You’re not alone! From the contemporary acapella group Pentatonix, to smash films like Pitch Perfect and televised singing competitions, singing acapella has become more popular than ever this year. Singing acapella is a true test for the singer to demonstrate their sense of musicianship, tonality, intonation, ear training, and sight reading. Being able to sing acapella also puts the singer at an advantage for securing jobs as a performer. Whethe

We often associate a good singing voice with a voice that is strong and powerful. However, our vocal folds—the tiny pieces of tissue housed in our larynx responsible for all that sound—are actually somewhat fragile. Singers must pay special attention to their care, both in terms of good vocal hygiene and vocalization supported by sound technique, in order to keep the voice functioning optimally. The better we care for our voice, the longer we will be able to use it throughout our lives. Here

Are you a singer who wants to be a more well-rounded musician? Here, Hayward, CA teacher Molly R. shares what you should be working on beyond the necessary vocal techniques...   When you sign up for voice lessons, you have certain expectations about the things you’ll learn: how to breathe, get better high and low notes, etc. You’ll also likely learn more about selecting repertoire, and how to be an effective performer! But… is this enough? Singers often get a bad rap for

What does it take to make it in music industry? Learn how to be a professional singer and the five must-have qualities you need in this guest post by Brooklyn, NY teacher Liz T...   Being a professional singer is a career path you may have been dreaming of your whole life! Even with its ups and downs, it is a very rewarding career choice. Being a professional singer will not happen overnight (no matter how talented you are!), but here are some qualities you should strive for to ensure c

Maintaining your vocal health is incredibly important if you want to go far with your singing! It's easy to forget the basics -- so check yourself with these two tips from Glendale, CA teacher Ben M...   As singers, we're very sensitive about the way our voices feel. Even the slightest change in the strength, tone, or comfort of the voice is detected by a singer and can lead to an array of concerns about vocal health. But so often when students report problems with their voice, such as vo