HOW TO FIX SINGING PROBLEMS singing tips May 21, 2021

If you want to get better, you will need a strategy that works to fix your issues and problems. One of the most common mistakes is that I see students going wide instead of deep.

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HOW TO SING CLOSED VOWELS FOR CLASSICAL SOPRANOS/COUNTERTENORS | HEAD VOICE singing tips May 18, 2021

Closed vowels can be very tricky, but they also can be beautiful and resonant. It's all about the correct placement and the principle of perfect balance.

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MY TOP 5 SINGING HACKS singing tips May 14, 2021

While there are no quick fixes or shortcuts, there are some hacks that will help you access muscles that are difficult to feel and isolate. Here are my top 5 hacks to access more singing power.

1. The Siren

2. Over-enunciate

3. The belt

4. The push

5. The straw

 

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Tired, overwhelmed, or unmotivated to practice? Here's how to get some singing done singing tips May 11, 2021

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.

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DO YOU EVEN NEED VIBRATO? WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? singing tips May 07, 2021

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...

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CLEAN UP YOUR (SINGING) ACT: Nail that high chest voice onset! singing tips May 04, 2021

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.

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THIS IS WHY YOU DON'T GET BETTER singing tips Apr 13, 2021

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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DON'T LET THEM TELL YOU "NO" singing tips Apr 06, 2021

Has anyone ever said anything that made you doubt if you should even sing? Don't let them tell you "no". Here's why.

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HOW TO SING OPERA: "DEH VIENI, NON TARDAR" (Mozart) from Le Nozze di Figaro singing tips Apr 02, 2021

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.

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How To Sing Decrescendo Without Going Flat singing tips Mar 23, 2021

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.

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CLASSICAL SOPRANOS - How To Sing Higher For Beginners singing tips Mar 16, 2021

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.

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NEW EXERCISES FOR MIXED VOICE - Staying light to avoid vocal flip singing tips warm-ups Mar 09, 2021

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.

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