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 »
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 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 »
How to overcome stage fright
In this two-part blog series we are discussing how to overcome stage fright. The first part was all about the question “what is stage fright?”, namely the science behind what's happening to your body when you experience it. This is the second part, discussing some ways how to overcome stage fright ... Continue Reading »
Why do I need good technique when I sing?
So, you've decided to give singing lessons a go? Great! But, why do you need good technique when you sing? Well first, let's discuss 'good technique'. What does it mean? Good technique is knowing how to use your voice and getting the full potential out of it. When we sing we use a combination of ... Continue Reading »