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 »
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 »
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 »
How often should I practice singing for best results?
It's great that you are taking lessons with a singing teacher, but is there anything you can do to get results even quicker? Taking regular lessons is a must, aim to have weekly lessons if you are serious about developing your voice and achieving vocal balance. But, there are ways to get great ... Continue Reading »