Solve One Vocal Mystery at a Time Have you had the desire to solve every single problem with your voice in one lesson? Or maybe with just one exercise? Really? Me too! And I think every single one of my students has, as well. This, however, is a terrible mistake. You see, impatience is one…
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…
What Happens In A Singing Lesson? Have you wondered what happens inside a voice lesson? How does it work and how can it benefit you? If you are one of those singers who have taken lessons before, then all this will be familiar to you. If you haven’t, but are interested, this article may help…
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…
How to Stay Healthy During Long Rehearsal Periods For any singer who has been involved in a theatrical production, touring show, or long standing gig, maintaining vocal health is a major concern. The long hours of practice day after day, and nightly shows can cause much fatigue to any singer if proper care is not…
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…
