Pros and Cons of Online Singing LessonsComparing Online To In-Person Voice Lessons for Singers Online singing lessons are very popular these days for a variety of reasons. Among the most obvious are saving money by not having to pay for transportation and parking, saving time by not having to drive and wait for your lessons…
Morning Pages: A Simple Habit That Can Support Your Creative Life The practice of Morning Pages from the classic bestselling book on creativity, “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron is simple: three full pages of longhand, stream-of-consciousness writing (without stopping) in an 8.5” x 11” notebook, done as soon as you wake up. Get whatever…
Joy in Singing As vocalists, we are well aware of the frustrations that can come with the journey of singing! But, if we love it so much: why does it cause stress, anger, fear and other unpleasant emotions? There is one clear answer: BECAUSE WE CARE! When we care about our art as vocalists, these…
Singing in Different Languages Have you ever sung in a language that isn’t your native language? If so, awesome! If not, then I highly recommend trying it. Singing in a different language is challenging on so many levels, but it’s also a lot of fun! Music allows us to express ourselves, and singing songs in…
How Do I Know Where to Breathe? As a teacher, I often observe students struggling with where to breathe within the phrasing of a song. This can be further complicated when a student is unable to identify where the artist they are listening to is breathing. Not being able to hear the breath in recordings…
What Is Improvisation? Improvisation, vocally speaking, is when a singer creates on-the-spot. Although most people associate improv with jazz scatting, we hear it all the time in many styles of music. Singers can use improvisation to convey emotion and make a song their own. This is a major skill that depends heavily on a singer’s musicianship…
Sing for Yourself Do you want to be a successful singer? Do you want to sing in front of thousands of people? Do you want to have their recognition and admiration? Or maybe you just want to sing those high notes so you can finally duet with your favorite singer on Smule? Or even better,…
Healthy Speaking for Singers Whether a professional singer, aspiring professional, or hobbyist, as much as we all love to sing, on any given day, we usually talk much more! Even if we diligently develop our singing technique, inefficient speaking habits can impact the function of the voice. Here are a few tips to support healthy…
To Articulate or Not to Articulate? Why is articulation important? As a singer, you want to communicate something to your audience, and you also want your audience to actually know what that message is. The “Mary Poppins” exercise helps to enunciate your words better. AUTHOR: AMI GENT
Singing Lessons For Children (Part 2) Your child has shown an interest in singing, and you’re wondering if you should sign them up for lessons. You probably have many questions and concerns about what voice lessons would look like for children. Singing lessons for kids 5 and over, although structured, will have a bit of…
