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…
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,…
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
Why Should I Sing? If you enjoy singing, then you have your answer: you should sing, because it makes you happy! But singing has many more benefits, so here are a few more reasons that will hopefully motivate you to sing more often. Singing relieves stress! If you sing or do vocal exercises by yourself,…
Don’t Compare Yourself to Others I asked my voice students to make singing goals this year. One of the questions I asked them was, “What will you do less of in 2021?” I was very surprised when I received this same answer from so many students – “I will stop comparing my voice to others.”…
The Mind – A Powerful Tool in Singing You have probably been told to “think positive” at some point or another, because “we become what we think” or something like that. Well, it turns out there’s actual scientific research to back up this claim. According to Bruce H. Lipton, PhD, a Stem Cell Biologist, our…
Connecting With Our Creativity and Emotions This video gives a singing practice tip that helps connect us to our creativity and emotions, combining elements of two different songs. AUTHOR: ANITA G HOUSER
Express Yourself as a Performer During This Difficult Time We can still find ways to express ourselves as performers during this difficult time. AUTHOR: AMI GENT
