Protect and Improve Your Vocal Health for Long-Term Singing Success
Vocal health is essential for singers who want longevity, consistency, and freedom in their voice. This section offers expert guidance on preventing vocal strain, recovering from fatigue, and understanding how your technique affects the way your voice feels.
Whether you’re dealing with hoarseness, tightness, or recurring loss of range, these articles help you develop a sustainable, healthy singing practice grounded in real technique—not gimmicks.
This guide explores common vocal problems and vocal technique troubleshooting need to deal with when their voice feels weak, tired, or unreliable. If your voice seems to have changed with age, illness, or overuse, these articles will help you understand what is happening and what you can realistically do about it. Everything here is written […]
“Why does my voice crack when singing?!” – A complaint that rings out from many a singer. We’ve all been there. But why do these occur? Voice cracks are a common issue — even famous singers have had them. But while they sound simple enough, voice cracks are not the real problem. A voice crack
Singing Louder Without Straining: A “Need to Know” Guide Many singers wonder: how loud should I be singing? This hub gathers expert advice and practical tips on vocal volume, projection, stamina, and control—without ever pushing or straining the voice. Explore Articles in This Cluster How Loud Should I Be Singing? – Discover the ideal singing
Understanding Singing Mindsets: Perfection vs. Ignorance I’ve worked with well over a thousand singers over the years. I’ve also watched a lot of singers live. Over this time, I’ve noticed that there tend to be different mindsets behind people who work on their voice. I thought I’d discuss both of these today, and perhaps you
It’s been another brutal winter for colds, chest infections, flu, and many other illnesses. Sessions since the New Year have often involved putting singers’ voices back together after illness. I thought I’d walk you through what I typically do. Then we’ll conclude with how our process of voice training engenders a ‘bulletproof’ voice. My first
Well, it’s that time of year again. Every single day in my vocal coaching studio, SOMEONE is coming in with a cold or illness. Bugs of all shapes and sizes are going round, and even as a professional vocal coach and singing teacher, I am not immune to bugs that affect my voice. As a
I wrote this article a little while ago on how sleep benefits your voice and your brain. I thought it also worth discussing how poor sleep impacts your voice negatively, so you can recognise the signs. I’ve copied the relevant bits from my other article, so we can make reference to the consequences that occur
How loud should I be singing? The Ideal Volume for Singing This week, in my vocal coaching studio in Nottingham, I’ve had some VERY different singers in for back-to-back sessions. Some have had lighter voices with an abundance of range and ease, while others are weightier voices that operate well at much higher intensity levels.
