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Sight singing practice is an excellent way to round out your skills as a vocalist. Here, Saint Augustine, FL teacher Heather L. shares the 10 best songs to get started with... Attending my alma mater, Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, was a lot like going to sight singing boot camp. Every student who attends, despite his or her major or instrument, must sing for four years in the college's professional choirs. Though many organists and pianists are annoyed at first, th

Do you wish you could sing at karaoke night or in front of your friends without feeling embarrassed? If your voice isn't quite up to your standards, it can be easy to let that fear hold you back from something you love doing. Here, Hayward, CA voice teacher Molly R. shares her advice...   “I really LIKE to sing -- the problem is… I hate my singing voice!” Surprisingly, this is something I've heard quite a few times from my students, as much as I wish that it weren't the cas

You know how important breath support is for great singing -- but are you regularly incorporating breathing exercises for singing into your warm-ups? Read on as voice teacher Shannen R. shares 15 yoga poses to try out, designed to help with various elements of your singing...  Get ready to free your vocal cords of strain, increase your breath capacity, and get the strength you need for powerful belts and the control for soft tones. Going beyond simple breathing exercises for singing, the

Are you ready to step out of the practice room and take your talent to the stage? In this article, voice teacher Milton J. shares his top tips to prepare for and stand out for singing contests and competitions! For quite a few years, we’ve tuned in our televisions, phones, and tablets to our favorite singing competitions and contests every week. We've been picking our favorite singers, voting for them, and hoping they win the coveted record deal at the end of the season. Each of these si

Do online singing lessons actually work? Take it from our teacher Molly R., who teaches singing lessons in Hayward, CA. Read on as she explains the benefits, and how online lessons can work for you! Many people dream of becoming a professional singer. After all, what could be more glamorous than performing in front of adoring fans and getting paid to do what you love? But becoming a professional singer takes years of practice and dedication. And for many aspiring singers, the thought of taki

Thinking of auditioning for summer stock theatre in your area? Here, voice and acting teacher Liz T. shares her tips for audition success...   Summer stock theatre is a tradition that started in the 1920s, in which talented actors, singers, and dancers from the big city would perform and work on their craft for an entire summer at a local theater, very common in New England and the Midwest. Today, summer stock is still alive and thriving, and is one of the most rewarding experiences as

Have you experienced voice cracks when singing? You're not alone - it's a common challenge, but one that can be fixed with proper warm-ups. Read on for helpful advice from online voice teacher Emmanuel N... Whether you are a beginner or an advanced singer, your voice can crack. This is usually due to the lack of a good vocal warm-up, but sometimes it is also due to your vocal cords not being used for singing a certain note/run/riff/etc. If you’re a beginner please allow me to quickly explai

Ready to hit the stage? Read on as Saint Augustine, FL teacher Heather L. reviews 5 rookie mistakes you should avoid during your next performance... Singing on stage and in front of an audience is really special. Some estimate that only two percent of the world's population will ever sing on stage by themselves. Maybe that has something to do with the fact that it comes with its own unique set of challenges. Those challenges can seem bigger than our confidence performing. Perhaps the easiest

Feeling a sore throat coming on, or just want to keep your voice in the best shape possible? Here's a rundown of the products and throat remedies to keep on hand, as recommended by our teachers. When you have a performance coming up, staying healthy should be a priority -- but sometimes, your immune system has other plans for you! Sometimes you have to ask yourself honestly, whether you should sing if you're sick or not, but if you're feeling okay, you may just need a little TLC. There are

Do you dream of singing in Italian, but fear that it might be too complicated or only reserved for the advanced singer? Well, consider that myth debunked! Despite the countless genres of music and singing styles that exist in musical literature today, very few things are as timeless as the Italian art song.  Italian art songs for beginners make it easy for you to delve deep and sing beautiful Italian songs! Here's what you need to know. What is an Italian Art Song? As defined by th