Here's my tried and proven method to learn a song in-depth.

1. Lyrics

2. Enunciation

3. Timing/ Rhythm

4. Melody Line

5. Phrasing

6. Registers

7. Memorizing

8. Interpretation

If you have a breathy voice, it may be because of insufficient vocal cord closure. You can fix your breathy onset by doing this simple (but not easy!) exercise.

Here are some new exercises to bring some more variety into your warm-up routine.

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• find out what your body reacts to with mucus/phlegm
• as much variety as possible
• avoid all processed food
• eat fresh and...

SOVT (Semi Occluded Vocal Tract) - mouth partially closed Using a straw can help you minimize strain and control the flow of air which is important for a controlled tone.

Elements of balanced breathing:
- in/out cycle
- no constriction
- muscles involved and natural movement
- clues from the music
- speed and density of airstream in/out

• support/compression dynamics
• vocal cord closure dynamics
• tilt control
• darkness/brightness - heavy/light control
• vowel placement

Since your voice is delicate and you only have one that can't just be exchanged for a new one if it gets damaged, it's important as a singer to know the difference between a strain that definitely happens sometimes when you challenge yourself, or if you're doing something that could potentially...

If you want to sound great singing any song, you have to have a consistent voice color.

If you sing with a band, or with other musicians whether as a guitarist or a pianist. Anyone who might not be a singer themselves or not knowledgeable about singing. Here is how to educate them.

Still dealing with a tense jaw? Here are some exercises to help you out.