Great singing starts with great vocal technique. This resource guide explores the key skills every singer needs — including breath control, resonance, vocal strength, tone, and efficiency.
Whether you’re aiming to sing with more power, reduce strain, or simply understand how your voice works, the articles below offer clear, expert guidance built on years of hands-on teaching.
Start with the topic that resonates with you, or explore the full series to deepen your technical foundation and unlock your voice’s full potential.
So, let’s talk about Formants in Singing… While I’ve taken a break from coaching and working on my own voice in general over the Christmas holiday (boy was that a good rest!), I’ve been doing quite a bit of reading on formants in singing. If any of you have any interest in voice science, I […]
Many people ask (and search for!) the answer to – where does my voice sound best?. As it happens, I was reading a blog article about moving into head voice by vocal coach, Guy Babusek. This article is excellent reading for anyone brand new to the idea of what it takes (functionally speaking) for the
Why Singers Struggle with High Notes Many singers hit a wall when reaching for higher notes. Here are some of the most common reasons: Physiological Factors: High notes require the vocal cords to stretch and thin, which demands technical control. Voice Registration: Smooth transitions between chest and head voice are key to avoiding vocal breaks.
How do we learn to sing? Well, it comes down to Muscle Memory Before we get to how to learn to sing, Here is a fab clip from one of my favourite movies, Inception… I’ve set it to start at the relevant bit of the clip: Remember that explanation of the circular dream creation doodle
I often get asked ‘How Long Does it Take To Learn To Sing Well?’… the answer is not just simply ‘how long is a piece of string?’, but it is dependent on your goals and many other factors. So rather than answer the question of ‘how long does it take to learn to sing well’,
How to get high notes? This is possibly THE most common question I get asked ‘Mark, how do I get to those high notes? can you make it easy for me?’ The answer is ‘I’ll show you’ and ‘yes’, but I want to talk a little about a common culprit and little known issue that
