Voice Lessons
Are you like me, and sing to yourself all the time? Except it’s not totally to yourself when others are around because they hear it? And when you get a particular song, or even just a particular line or two of a song, stuck in your head, do you sing it on endless repeat? If …
There are a number of things to consider in choosing a voice instructor who’s right for you, such as the singing styles they teach (classical, rock, etc.), what kind of teaching you prefer (a focus on discipline, teaching with a dose of humor, etc.), how competent an instructor is for teaching the level you’re at, …
Some advantages of YouTube videos:1) Save money – they’re free2) Learn at your own rate – freedom of scheduling3) Get multiple perspectives by watching multiple teachers4) Get a sample of someone’s teaching style/personality/singing before paying for their online course and/or lessons Some advantages of online courses:1) Save money over taking multiple lessons2) Save time spent …
Some advantages of online voice lessons: 1) No travel time, no snow days 2) More options of instructors, and thus: a. flexibility in when you can take lessons b. access to more highly skilled instructors than may be available locally c. possibility of paying less due to more competition 3) If you or your instructor …
1)Warm up:for at least 5 minutes before you sing full strength – sing scales (search “5 Minute Vocal Warm Up” on YouTube) and/or use the “straw exercise” (search “Vocal Straw Exercise” on YouTube). 2)Breathe into your stomach/lower back, not your chest:this helps avoid neck tension and throat constriction. 3)Visualize singing with resonance up and forward, …
In addition to getting motivated to practice, there’s the practical aspect of finding the time and places where you can sing. Here are some ways to practice even when it doesn’t seem like you can: 1) When you’re not somewhere you can sing full out, practice humming with a buzzing feeling in the lips/nasal cavity …
Seven ways to motivate yourself to practice to become a better singer:1) Schedule a performance – this gives you a deadline to work against. It could be doing an open mic, karaoke, singing with a band, a singing audition, or even singing in front of friends/family – set a date and a song/songs to work …