Muscle memory is a big topic, and we’ll only be scratching the surface of it here today, specifically in relation to practice and vocal development. Those of you who know me, know I tend to ask a lot of questions. Ever since I was a kid I would ask questions about things. I always wanted […]
I’ve written a few articles that cover how the voice is built in a particular way, as well as worship leader vocal training. As a result of the way the voice is built, putting songs in certain keys can really wreak havoc on the correct operation of the voice. It’s therefore important to put songs
It All Starts and Ends with Chest Voice One of the things that is often overlooked by singers is the importance of chest voice — the bottom end of the voice. It’s the place under-confident beginners tend to hide in, and the thing more advanced singers think they’ve “got sorted”… only to run away from
Why Do I Keep Losing My Voice? Most people lose their voice due to one or more of the following: abuse (e.g. shouting), overuse (e.g. too much vocal activity without rest), or misuse (e.g. unhealthy speaking habits). Identifying and adjusting these patterns is key to recovery and long-term vocal health. “Why do I keep losing
Last night, I was contacted by someone I taught briefly, and this chat brought up the seriousness of vocal fold nodules. This person was someone I taught for a short period of time whilst collaborating with a local dance and drama school in Nottingham. This singer successfully auditioned and secured a place at a major
I want to talk to you today about singing with simplicity. I was chatting with another vocal coach this week about what fires them up, musically and vocally speaking. This coach (female) is massively into RnB, soul, etc. THAT’S their bag. People should be going to them, not necessarily to polish their technique on a
I’ve had a number of lessons in the last few weeks that needed us to take the time to stop and visit the original melody of the song. This is completely normal, whether in lessons or outside of lessons. Whether you are an experienced singer or brand-spanking-new to singing, it’s 100% part of the process
As I’m off this week (with laryngitis, if you’ve not read the other post from this week), I’ve been doing a lot of thinking… I definitely can’t be doing any singing, that’s for certain! I was having a conversation with another coach recently and they commented on the importance of drive/discipline in achieving goals. Makes
