Everyone asks us this question. The short answer is yes, we do need to do vocal exercises in your lessons, and yes you do need to practice them! Sometimes we just want to skip straight to songs, to the fun part. But, songs require a certain amount of emotion and performance, which can “get in the ... Continue Reading »
What is Vocal Balance
In the blog post about “why you need good technique”, we talked about vocal balance and why it was important. It’s such an important subject that it’s worthy of its own post, so let’s take a more in depth look and find out what is vocal balance. Vocal balance is the single most important thing ... Continue Reading »
How singing technique made me a better singer – Tom’s story
For me, the question of singing lessons was always one of pure dread! I loved to sing, and wanted nothing more than to be a singer, but if you asked me to get up and sing in front of people, or take a singing lesson then I’d be running for the door! Growing up I listened to so many amazing singers; ... Continue Reading »
How singing technique made me a better singer
Singing lessons. It's something every singer considers, whether they decide to act upon it or not. For me, I decided to act upon it. I'd never been a particularly strong singer, preferring to sing ballads and slow songs. I've performed in amateur musical productions since I was 5 years old and had ... Continue Reading »
Will singing lessons change my style or tone?
As teachers, we often get asked "Will singing lessons change my style or tone?". The short answer is no, not unless you are singing in a way that is, or could be harmful to your voice. If you happen to be singing in a way that is harmful, or could be potentially harmful long-term to your voice, ... Continue Reading »
5 Common Mistakes Singers Can Make
When working on your voice and learning how to be a better singer, it can sometimes be a frustrating process. You feel like you’re not making any progress, maybe you are stuck in a rut, or sometimes just going back to your old habits. Think of this a little bit like a dieter who initially notices ... Continue Reading »
Should I take singing lessons?
Maybe you've thought about taking singing lessons in the past, but then put it off because you thought “Those aren’t for me”? Maybe you’re a working singer who needs help with your voice because it's tiring out during long gigs, but are not quite sure if you should take singing lessons? Sometimes ... Continue Reading »
I’m already really good at singing. Why do I need a singing teacher?
Consider this; How did you get from being a complete beginner to “really good”? A person, or perhaps many people, helped you along the way, right? Of course! Somewhere along the line, somebody helped you out of a sticky patch. The reality is, to be able to progress with anything in life, you need ... Continue Reading »
What should I be learning in my singing lessons?
By now you have hopefully started taking regular singing lessons, and are practising every day, working towards a balanced voice. But what should you actually be learning in singing lessons? Let’s take a look so you can get the most value, financially and vocally, from your lessons. How to create ... Continue Reading »
How long does it take to learn how to sing?
A day, a week, a month, a year, or even a lifetime, “How long does it take to learn how to sing”? That’s tricky question to answer, it can depend on a lot of factors; experience, musical background, and even if your goal is to sing in the shower or on London’s West End stages. Some of you may have ... Continue Reading »