So, it’s that season again! Work nights out, parties, they’re all going to heavily feature Christmas songs on the karaoke machine. But, what happens when you fall directly in between that person who is wailing off-key down the mic, and that guy who sings his favourite song perfectly and is secretly ... Continue Reading »
How do I know if singing lessons are for me?
We get asked this question quite a lot when prospective students wish to book a lesson. But, to answer it honestly, we first need to ask you three questions: Do you love to sing? Do you want to get better at it? Are you prepared to put some work into getting better? If you can answer yes ... Continue Reading »
Do we have to do exercises? I just want to sing songs!
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 »
FAQ: How often should I practise singing?
For this week’s blog post, we are trying something a little bit different. These posts are only two-minute reads, so rather than going into too much depth, we’ll get right to the point and give you some tips to get your voice developing like you want it to. We’ll still be doing our longer ... Continue Reading »