Voice Types Explained: A Beginner's Guide to Vocal Classification
Your voice type is like your vocal fingerprint - unique and personal. But what exactly is a voice type, and how much should it influence your singing journey?
Articles
Deep dives into vocal technique, pedagogy, and the science of singing.
Explore our collection of articles written for singers, teachers, and anyone curious about how the voice works. From practical tips to research-backed insights, there's something here for every stage of your vocal journey.
November 30, 2024
August 7, 2024
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Head Voice
One of the most common requests that voice teachers hear is that singers want to improve their head voice, more technically known as Cricothyroid Dominant Vocal Production.
April 23, 2024
You Should Use A Practice App In Your Studio
When teaching I am focused on "the basics", even with my most advanced students. And to help with that I use technology in every lesson.
November 25, 2023
Read Before Using Singing Straws
Singing Straws have gained enormous popularity over the last few years. They can provide you a healthier, stronger, and more balanced voice.
November 22, 2023
How ChatGPT Thinks You Teach Singing
I found myself curious how well AI would be able to cover the main ideas behind teaching a student to sing, so I asked it.
November 10, 2023
Vocal Health 101: The Path to a Healthy Voice
The human voice is a remarkable instrument that requires meticulous care to stay in tune and ready for performance.
November 10, 2023
The Lifelong Symphony: How Learning an Instrument Enriches Every Age
The journey of learning a musical instrument is a lifelong odyssey that offers rich rewards at every stage of life.
November 10, 2023
The Importance of Ear Training in Singing
Ear training, also called aural skills, is often overlooked in the pursuit of vocal excellence, yet is a cornerstone of a well-rounded singer's education.
November 10, 2023
The Craft of Singing Preparation: Expanding the Warm-Up Repertoire
Singing warm-ups are an integral aspect of a singer's routine, pivotal for maintaining vocal health and warding off injury.
November 10, 2023
Decoding Vocal Jargon: A Resource for Vocalists and Educators
The realm of vocalists and voice teachers is a tapestry woven with a multitude of teaching philosophies and methodologies.
July 2023
Why We Should Do Interval Training
Interval training combines essential ear training concepts for quick, effective, and on-demand progress with thousands of exercises.
July 2023
How to Breathe While Singing
Everyone knows that the proper way to breathe while singing is diaphragmatic, belly breathing. Except is it really?
June 2023
Modes, Mix Voice, Head Voice... What?
The world of singing is fraught with overlapping and misleading terms thrown about, typically with little or no explication.
June 2023
The Vocal Athlete: Part 1
You are a Vocal Athlete; just ask the internet! This series explores what that means for your training.
June 2023
The Vocal Athlete: Part 2 - Practice
Continuing our exploration of the vocal athlete concept with a focus on effective practice strategies.
June 2023
The Vocal Athlete: Part 3 - Cool Down
The final part of our vocal athlete series, focusing on the importance of cooling down after vocal work.
June 2023
Are Online Singing Lessons Good?
Many students and teachers believe that online lessons are somehow less successful than in-person lessons. Is that true?
January 2022
I Am Biased
Bias: a particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling, or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned. I am biased in a great many ways.