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

One of the most exciting things that the human voice can do is perform long, melismatic passages. While many instruments have the ability to play melismas, there is something uniquely powerful and exciting about the melismatic ability of the human voice. Let’s explore together what melismatic singing is and how we can best practice and perform it! What defines Melismatic singing? In singing, the term melisma refers to a passage of music that has a group of notes that are sung with just o

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

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

As you learn how to improve your singing voice with private lessons, you can also make the most of your time in between the lessons with helpful online resources, websites, and videos. Read on as Gambrills, MD teacher Shannon F. shares some of her favorites... The Internet is a big place. There are so many websites, videos, and blogs for singers of all ages and ability levels. Sifting through them can be daunting, but having too many helpful resources is a good problem for students and teache

Interested in learning how to sing R&B? Check out these helpful tips from online voice teacher Liz T...   If you’re a fan of contemporary R&B singers today, such as Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson, and Rihanna, and want to learn how to sing R&B music, then this article is for you! R&B is a very specific style of music - think pop and rock with an “urban” feel. To get a better idea of how to approach R&B songs, check out these musical tips! 1. Listen to

Your voice teacher is there to guide you, inspire you, and encourage you. While the lessons should of course be enjoyable, you should also feel challenged and see improvement over the years. Here, Austin, TX voice teacher Gfire M. shares a few things to consider...   Say you've signed up for weekly voice lessons, found a great voice teacher to help you reach your goals, and set aside time to practice singing three to five days a week outside your lessons. Now what? What should your voic

Singers, ready to reach those high (or low!) notes? In this video, teacher Arlys A. demonstrates some easy vocal exercises to use as you work on increasing your range. Vocal Exercises to Increase Your Range Try incorporating these exercises into your practice routine: Lip bubbles or lip trills The "oooh" slides From there, work with your voice teacher to find songs at the right level for you. It's crucial to find the balance of challenging yourself, but not straining your voice!

Most beginner vocalists come across the same types of issues - such as struggling to learn how to sing higher and stay on pitch during practice and performances. Read on as Grand Rapids, MI teacher Kelsey P. explains why, plus three simple fixes! If you've ever found yourself struggling to sing in tune, you're not alone. Many singers experience pitch problems at some point in their careers. Luckily, there are several techniques that can help you sing higher, clearer, and on pitch.  I

One of the funniest memories I have of my first choir experience was learning how to hum in a choir. I thought it was a little ridiculous as a 4th grader because I thought I already knew how to hum, since I was doing it all the time. However, your casual humming while you work a-la Snow White (for those of us who prefer it over whistling) is in fact, completely different from humming as an actual singer. See, my beloved chorus teacher had us open our mouths as wide as we could, and then clos