If you sing popular styles of music or contemporary musical theatre, you’re probably familiar with the sound of mixed voice. Most pop singers rely on a flexible mixed voice to carry them through the bulk of their range, applying head voice or chest voice as...
As singers, we all want to be heard. Whether you’re singing a style that relies on microphones or on acoustic sound production, you’ve probably thought to yourself about whether or not you were loud enough. Of course, volume and projection aren’t...
It’s difficult to overstate how important breathing is to the process of singing (or speaking!). But, if we break the action of singing down to its simplest components, it is a function of just two pillars: controlled intake and release of breath, coupled with...
Note: This post will use the term ‘male’ to indicate persons assigned male at birth, regardless of current gender identity. This is because a testosterone-dominant puberty strongly influences the development of your voice, even if hormone replacement...
As a singer, you’re probably already aware of how many facets there are to learning how to give an effective performance. You’ve got to have reliable vocal technique to trust that your voice will always do what you intend, even under pressure. You’ve...
Singing in a choir is a wholely unique and thrilling experience. Being part of the wall of sound and texture of harmonies is a special feeling that brings many singers great satisfaction. Sometimes, however, choral singers face vocal challenges that are unique to this...
