Tag: music
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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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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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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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