This is how I now improve my singing voice so quickly. As you add each idea you accelerate your rate of improvement to new heights. Read More...
Bottom-Up vs Top-Down Vocal Training
Nearly all vocal training methodologies can be divided into two groups,—bottom-up or top-down. One improves your singing much faster than the other. Read More...
Natural vs Unnatural Singing for Beginners
I question the popular instruction given to beginning singers with a lot of vocal problems to just “sing naturally” or “breathe naturally”. Read More...
Singing Practice | Iris by Goo Goo Dolls
I share the first half of Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls here. I could never sing the chorus well before, but it’s getting better and better over time. Read More...
Singing Practice | Hooked on a Feeling by Blue Suede
I’m a sucker for pop songs and this is one of my favorites. I had forgotten about it until it was resurrected in the Guardians of the Galaxy film! Read More...
Is Good Breathing Technique Important for Beginning Singers?
The answer to this question should seem obvious, yet many voice coaches and even entire popular methods teach beginning singers to ignore good breathing technique. Read More...
Is a Deep Inhale Needed for Contemporary Singing?
Many pop voice coaches tell their students that a big inhale isn’t needed for contemporary music. I strongly disagree and explain why here. Read More...
Down and Out vs Down Back and Wide Breathing for Singing
There’s a lot of confusion related to which type of inhale is the best technique for singing. Is it “belly out” or “down, back and wide?” I demonstrate them both here. Read More...
Is Diaphragmatic Breathing the Best Breathing Technique for Singing?
There are many successful ways to breathe while singing. The choice can be a personal thing. My preference is NOT diaphragmatic. The difference is important to know. Read More...
Do You Hold Back the Air While Singing?
This expression, “hold back the air”, can be a source of confusion for beginning singers. What does it mean? Do we or don’t we hold back air while singing? Read More...