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Vocal Warmups for New Singers: Best Practices and Tips
If you’re new to singing, warming up your voice properly is one of the best habits you can develop. A good warmup helps prevent strain, improves tone quality, and makes singing feel easier. But with so many exercises out there, how do you know which ones are best for you? In this post, we’ll break…
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Finding Repertoire for a Changing Voice: Pregnancy and Transitioning Singers
Introduction Your voice is always changing—it’s what makes it such a unique and personal instrument! But sometimes, those changes can feel like a challenge, especially during big life shifts like pregnancy or gender transition. The good news? There’s plenty of great music out there that can work with your evolving voice rather than against it.…
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Riffing: The Arguments For and Against in Pop Music and Musical Theatre
‘Runs’ or ‘Riffs’ are commonplace in contemporary vocal music and appear across a wide array of genres. This technique is a form of melisma, the musical term for singing multiple notes over a single vowel or syllable within a phrase. The Origins of Riffing This stylistic technique originated in the jazz scenes of the 1920s,…
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A Short Analysis of Contemporary Vocal Technique in Pop Music
Some may argue that the current crop of pop stars such as Chappell Roan or Sabrina Carpenter do not have the vocal skill as those who came before them and that vocal technique in pop music has been steadily declining as artists favour popularity and streaming numbers to drive their careers, but is this true…
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Finding Your Musical Theatre Voice: What Works Best for You
When starting out in musical theatre, the sheer variety of vocal styles, technical demands, and song choices can be overwhelming. Whether you’re new to the genre or an experienced singer refining your craft, finding the right repertoire and understanding your vocal strengths is key. This guide will help you explore different styles, develop healthy vocal…
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Fighting Fight or Flight: Adrenaline in Vocal Performance
As a singing teacher and a performer, I’ve worked with many students who experience a rush of adrenaline before and during performances, I too have felt these effects. Whether you’re an experienced performer or just starting out, understanding adrenaline’s effects on vocal performance can help you harness its energy while avoiding common pitfalls. Let’s explore…
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Caffeine and the Singer’s Voice: Friend or Foe?
For many people, caffeine is a non-negotiable part of the day. Whether it’s that first cup of coffee in the morning or a pre-show energy boost, singers are no exception to the caffeine craze. But while caffeine might give you a much-needed mental and physical lift, it’s not always the best friend to your vocal…
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The High Cost of Vocal Training:
Is The Price of Learning Holding the Industry Back? The Rise of Estill and Other Vocal Methods Vocal training methods like Estill Voice Training (EVT) have gained popularity for their scientific approach to singing. Are they making quality vocal education less accessible with high costs? Why Are These Methods So Expensive? One reason these methods…
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Hay Fever and Singing: How Allergies Can Affect Your Voice
For professional singers, hay fever isn’t just an annoying seasonal inconvenience—it can be a serious threat to vocal health and performance. If you’ve ever stepped on stage feeling congested, hoarse, or battling an itchy throat, you’ll know exactly how frustrating it can be. Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, triggers inflammation in the nasal passages and…
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Transposition In Musical Theatre Singing
Why Singers Transpose Songs As a vocal coach, I often encourage students to experiment with transposing songs to better fit their voices. For example, adjusting the key of a song can make it more comfortable to sing and enhance the performance. However, this raises the question: Does changing the key alter the song’s original mood…
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