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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…
Teaching Rock Singing A while ago I had the honor of writing two Blog Posts for the ANATS (Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing) about teaching students how to sing Rock. You can read them here: Part I and Part II. RICHARD FINK IV
Songwriting 101 This recent interview discusses the process and method behind writing a song. Join professional songwriter and producer at Throga Records, Johnny Cummings, and student Carson Venne, as they deconstruct their latest piece. To contact Johnny regarding private online lessons, visit ThrogaRecords.com AUTHOR: RICHARD FINK IV
Do Singers HAVE To Warm Up? AUTHOR: RICHARD FINK IV
Can Anyone Learn To Sing? The short answer to this question is; If you can speak, you can sing. I know, I know, it can’t possibly be THAT simple, can it? Allow me to elaborate… Singing has been a significant part of human history for as long as we’ve inhabited the earth. Historians and language experts all…
Why does Singing Sound Better in the Shower? Singing is not only fun, it can rid you of physical and mental stress, instantly putting you in a better mood for the day. Unfortunately, our society has dragged this art form into an arena of competition, where it is often judged, mocked, and misunderstood. The fear of disapproval has…
Is singing in YOUR blood? All too often, we hear someone sing a song amazingly well and become envious of his or her control or quality of sound, leaving us to feel inadequate. We then make reckless statements, such as “I could never sound like that,” or excuses like, “it’s in their blood,” to make…
Pros and Cons of Singing with and without TonsilsEverything you need to know about tonsils as a singer and speaker! As a vocal coach for over 20 years, I have had a front row seat to the pros and cons of singers and professional speakers having their tonsils removed. For those of you worried about…
Health Benefits of Singing There are currently 7.142 billion vocal instruments being used, in some form or another, throughout the world today. Countless generations have used mimicry, observational science and vocal experimentation to cultivate and refine language, musical styling and methods for learning how to sing. However, thanks to modern technology, it’s only been over the last 4 decades…
Anatomy Of How To Sing High Notes Without StrainLearn how your vocal instrument works and how to sing with ease! Although there may be many different, and sometimes conflicting, methods on how to reach higher notes when singing. However, they all generally agree that higher notes become easier and more reliable if the singer minimizes…