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Hitting High Notes During Rehearsals

By Laura Dumbleton

Hitting High Notes During Rehearsals

“Help! Hitting high notes in rehearsals is impossible!”We’ve all heard a variation of this common cry from singers who are rehearsing for a gig or show. Fortunately, we have a solution for it! First you need to ask yourself the following three questions and see what you come out with.Did you warm up ... Continue Reading »

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Do singing lessons on Skype work?

By Laura Dumbleton

Do singing lessons on Skype work?

Skype singing lessons. We’ve all heard of them, some of us love them and some people hate them. We think Skype singing lessons are a great alternative to in-person lessons if you can’t make it to a studio; both of us take lessons via Skype with our own teachers in other countries. We also both teach ... Continue Reading »

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Help! My child wants music lessons!

By Laura Dumbleton

Help, my child wants music lessons

Do you feel like you have no idea where to start when your child constantly bugs you for music lessons? Do you internally quake at the thought, but want to give them the opportunity? Well, let us help with making the decision. No matter what your child wants to take up, be it the violin, clarinet, ... Continue Reading »

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How to sing higher

By Tom Bathgate

How to sing higher

If I was to compile a list of questions we get asked most often, “how to sing higher” would be in the top five. When you are thinking about how to sing higher, it’s often misunderstood, and a lot of that comes from conflicting information out there on the internet. In no particular order, here are ... Continue Reading »

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Karaoke Season Survival Guide

By Laura Dumbleton

Karaoke Season is here!

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 »

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FAQ: How often should I practise singing?

By Tom Bathgate

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 »

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How long do I need to take singing lessons to see results

By Laura Dumbleton

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 »

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How old should you be to take singing lessons

By Tom Bathgate

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 »

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4 top tips on choosing songs

By Laura Dumbleton

4 Top Tips for choosing a song

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 »

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How long and how frequent should singing lessons be?

By Laura Dumbleton

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 »

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