Archive for the ‘Singing Lesson Tips’ Category

The “need to” practice vocal exercises before you sing

Friday, March 26th, 2010

I compare the need to exercise the voice before singing to any other act that requires some degree of physical exertion.

So you think your kid can sing? Do they have the “it” factor?

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Does your child have the “it” factor? Over the years many parents have come to me and said “our child has talent, how do we develop it?” Miserable is the person whose only artistic goals are fame and fortune (i.e. “Stardom”).

My experience as a singer from classic Christian to country to opera to pop

Friday, February 26th, 2010

In previous blogs I have been somewhat critical of classically trained singers trying to perform the pop genres.

Choosing the right voice teacher

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Question: How do you choose the right voice teacher? “Can the teacher sing with any degree of proficiency and style?”

Breathing/breath support for singers

Friday, February 12th, 2010

I can’t count the times I have asked singers to take a deep breath and sing a phrase only to have them raise their shoulders near their ears and try to suck all the air out of the studio.

The basics of good singing

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Is there more than one method of voice teaching?