Are you tired, unmotivated, or overwhelmed? Do you want to practice but just can't seem to find the time or inspiration? Here are some tips to get s*** done.
I recently got a comment below one of my videos about vibrato that stated the following: "Vibrato is the inability to stick to the pitch. Why would anybody intentionally try to oscillate around the right note?"
In this video, I'll show you some examples of songs sung with and without vibrato. You...
What's the secret to sounding more polished? Cleaning up your onset. When it comes to high chest voice, you have to focus more on your support, airflow, and preparation. Here are some tips for a more accurate onset.
Knowing what it is that's actually holding you back from getting better is the first step toward solving your problems. Here are some thoughts I would like to share about what I've learned over the course of almost 20 years of teaching and more than 30 years of performing.
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Has anyone ever said anything that made you doubt if you should even sing? Don't let them tell you "no". Here's why.
Susanna sings "Deh vieni, non tardar" in Mozart's opera "Le Nozze di Figaro". It sounds deceptively easy, but is really one of the more challenging pieces to sing beautifully and consistently with spin and resonance.
Please check out this video about the correct diction: ...
You need dynamics in order to sing with more expressiveness. But how do you crescendo without going flat? Here is the solution to staying on pitch even when you change volume levels.
One of the most common problems is the high pitches for classical sopranos. They're important but often problematic because they don't have spin and sound/feel tense. Here's how to approach it the right way.
Depending on the song and genre you sing, you may need to approach the register transition differently. Sometimes, you need a seamless sound without too much heaviness. This exercise will help you with achieving a more consistent sound throughout your range when you want a lighter sound.
Are you sometimes struggling with your high pitches? Are they weak, do they break, or are they flat?
Here's a hack I use all the time when I run into difficulties and I've already checked on all the basic technique issues.
I recently made a video about vowels: https://youtu.be/eFI8T4Be6eg
Consonants are just as important. They also help you be more aware of the movements of your lips, tongue, and soft palate, which improves resonance.
Opening your throat is a major prerequisite to achieving better resonance. So, here are some new tips to gain more control.