I'm posting more these days not so much to stroke my own ego but to force myself out of a long standing habit of being a perfectionist who doesn't share work. It feels paralyzing…
To be a true artist and singer you need to be able to hear music, not just know the names and analyze it by note. This goes for learning music and practicing your singing.
Why you should record yourself singing for faster growth.
Every time I record myself singing I'm amazed that what I think my voice sounds like is not really accurate. We can't hear the totality the sound when listening to our…
Natural Versus Trained Singers. My observations...
I've had the great opportunity to teach many singers from all backgrounds and skill levels and I want to share some observations I've made regarding some of the differences between natural versus trained vocalists.
A SINGER'S MOST COMMON PROBLEMS WHEN TRYING TO SING HIGHER NOTES
#1 STRAINING - Many improperly trained singers push their low (chest) voice up too high (which sounds like yelling.) This is very harmful to the vocal cords and can…
I was working with a singing student who has an upcoming performance and wants to sing a song that he really feels an emotional connection with for a live audience. This is great, but if there are parts in the…