by Mark JW Graham – Vocal Coach in Nottingham, UK
Expert Advice on Singing Vocal Development
Drawing on years of experience as a professional vocal coach, this hub consolidates key insights, corrections to common misconceptions, and proven techniques for developing the singing voice. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your technique, you’ll find answers and direction grounded in real-world expertise.
Featured Articles
- 1. My Approach to Vocal Technique – Understand the principles that underpin my vocal training method, designed to help singers find freedom, control, and confidence.
- 2. Common Myths About Singing – Debunking widespread misunderstandings that hold singers back—like needing to sing from your diaphragm, or the idea of a ‘natural’ voice.
- 3. Can Anyone Learn to Sing? – A direct, experience-backed answer to one of the most asked—and most misunderstood—questions in vocal coaching.
- 4. Head Voice vs. Falsetto – Learn the crucial difference between these two registers, why most singers confuse them, and why I don’t like falsetto.
- 5. What is Mixed Voice? – Explore what it really means to sing in a mixed voice—and why chasing it as a technique might be doing you harm.
- 6. Why You Lose Your Voice – Vocal fatigue and loss are almost always preventable. This article explores how and why voices fail, and what to do about it.
- 7. Building Vocal Range the Right Way – A collection of articles on the best approach to extending range without forcing, straining, or falling into compensatory habits.
Why Trust My Advice?
I’ve worked with hundreds of singers across a range of styles—from beginners to professionals—helping them unlock their natural sound and overcome deeply held vocal limitations. My approach is grounded in evidence, clarity, and practicality. There’s no fluff, no mysticism, no false promises. While you can’t learn to sing from just reading and watching YouTube videos, my hope is that these articles give you an insight into what it takes to build and grow a voice.
Mark JW Graham - Mark is a high-end vocal coach and singing teacher based in Nottingham in the UK. He is known as the "go-to voice coach" by singers wanting to experience dramatic improvements in their singing voice in a short space of time.
With a client-base from around the world, Mark's high skill level as a coach, singer and musician helps him to transform singing voices and enhance their musicianship to new levels.