We know of a lot of singers who just go and sing a gig completely cold, without having done any warm up beforehand. We also know a lot of these singers get into difficulty very quickly, because they have not warmed up their voices before they sing. The following four points are fool-proof ... Continue Reading »
Listen to your voice, it’s talking to you
On our recent trip to Bradford for IVA Teacher Training, I was inspired to write this blog post based on observations and conversations that we had during the teacher training.As singers, one thing that we must do is look after our voices. After all, you only get one set of vocal cords!More often ... Continue Reading »
I feel like my voice misses the mark more than hitting it. Maybe singing Isn’t for me?
Do you find that you always say to yourself “I can’t sing because my high notes aren’t right” or “I’m a complete beginner and always sing out of tune” and have no idea why or what to do to fix it?Well, don’t let it discourage you! Instead, think about taking a singing lesson to find out exactly what ... Continue Reading »
Ensuring Success in Voice Lessons
Have you been taking singing lessons for a while now, but you are still not seeing a difference in your voice? Do you feel like you are not achieving success in your voice lessons? Are you not reaching the goals you set for yourself? Well, read on! We have the answers to these questions and more.So, ... Continue Reading »
Karaoke Season Survival Guide
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 »
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 »