A speaking voice is considered to be pleasant when it is warm, full, and RESONANT.  Since Resonance is determined by the shape of our head, mouth, and face, we need to learn to work with what we've got. Experiment with…

Do you need help learning to do Vibrato? Here's a helping HAND!  Start by singing a single pitch on any vowel. Then, move that pitch up and down on a small interval such as a half step. Move your hand…

What do singers and toddlers have in common?  They both like to blow BUBBLES!!   Not only is it great fun, but it can also help eliminate vocal tension. You just need two things: a regular drinking straw and a glass…

Practice the PROCESS, not the product!  Every day, we are new and different human beings.  Our bodies and minds shift slightly. So do our voices. It's part of the beauty of being human. This is the same reason that delivering…

Should you look UP when you sing? Usually, this is considered a bad vocal habit when we're starting out as singers. However, there are actually some real benefits later on! We should always avoid jutting or lilting the chin out…

Happy Fourth of July to all of my singers!  Did you know that the tune for the American National Anthem,"The Star Spangled Banner", was originally written or a British gentlemen's club caled the Anacreontic Society?  The melody has a range…

Get in a good RELATIONSHIP... with the Composer!  Often as artists, we're very focused on bringing our own unique sound and interpretation to a piece of music. However, in the process of trying to offer our own artistry, we often…

You've probably noticed that the ACOUSTICS of a room can change the way your voice sounds. Don't we all sound lovely in the shower? Reverberations of sound against different materials and across varying spaces affect the way our voices resonate…

Ever try breathing with a "360 Degree Breath"?  We usually think about breathing in and out.   But what about side to side and front to back? Try it!  Place one of your hands on your side at the base of…

How often do you compliment other singers?   It is easy to get wrapped up in competition and trying to make a name for yourself as an artist.   But, true Artists appreciate all the beauty around them-even if it is being…