Vocal Health for Non-Singing Voice Professionals There has been a common misconception that having a good vocal technique is only beneficial for singers. However, good vocal technique can and will help anyone that uses their voice on a regular basis. Whether it’s for work or pleasure, if you are using your voice for more than…
Warm Up or Not to Warm Up? There I was googling away, when I came across an interesting article in regards to Jennifer Hudson and Ed Sheeran not vocally warming up before a show. This caught my eye as I had always just presumed everyone did. It’s true this article could have been out of…
6 Ways to Get In Daily Vocal Gym Training As singers, life can feel like a juggling act trying to fit all of the things we want and need to do into our waking hours. To reach full vocal potential, it is necessary to be consistent in training our voices. Many singers allot time to…
Health Benefits of Being in a Choir! What a joy it has been seeing my choir evolve. A year ago I remember my very first choir session, around 20 turned up, I was very nervous not fully knowing what to expect. People from all walks of life, ages, nationalities, all coming together for their love…
Voice Lessons Are Not Just For Kids Many people consider voice lessons to be an activity just for children. It is true that I teach a lot of children and teens but I really love working with adults too. Adults understand the investment they are making in themselves. There is usually more motivation and committed…
Taking a Mental Time-Out After a Performance After a performance, you may go through a whole range of feelings. It is not unusual for a performer to experience a mixture of emotions – euphoria, relief, anxiety, anger, and disappointment, to name a few. It is only when some time has passed, that you can take…
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…