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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »