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 do I need to take singing lessons to see results
This is a question we get asked so often - “How many lessons will I need before I see the results I want in my voice?” Technically, the answer is “How long is a piece of string?” Yes, I know thats an open-ended question, so let me explain what I mean. It depends on what your goals are for your ... Continue Reading »
How old should you be to take singing lessons
Something we get asked quite often is “How old should you be to take singing lessons?” It’s an easy answer, as soon as possible! The older we are when we start singing, the more the bad habits we have as singers. The older a habit is, the deeper it’s ingrained in your brain. The deeper a habit ... Continue Reading »
IVACON 2014
Last week, Tom and Laura went to sunny California for the first annual International IVA Teachers Conference: ‘IVACON’. Whilst it would have been a great opportunity for a holiday, we were actually working, learning and networking with other teachers from around the world. The amount of ... Continue Reading »
4 top tips on choosing songs
One of the most common questions we get asked by our students is "What songs should I sing?" Here's our top tips on choosing the right song for you. 1. Pick something you like! There is nothing worse than singing a song you don't like. Fair enough, if you've been assigned it for a performance, ... Continue Reading »
World Voice Day 2014
Happy World Voice Day! No idea what World Voice Day is? According to the mission statement, World Voice Day was created to “Share the excitement of the Voice Phenomenon with the public, scientists and funding bodies” That sounds good to me, anything that raises awareness of the voice, how we use ... Continue Reading »
How long and how frequent should singing lessons be?
Basically, singing lessons should be as long and as frequent as you can afford them! This is true for singers, whether you’re a beginner or a touring musician. Wait, does that mean I need to have multiple lessons every week? No, I’m not suggesting you should have a singing lesson every day - ... 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 »
Can anyone learn to sing?
Can anyone learn to sing? Or do you have to be born with the singing gene? In my opinion and experience, the answer would probably be yes, anyone can learn to sing! Let me explain what I mean Most people are born with vocal cords and are able to make sound with them. So if you can make sound, ... Continue Reading »