How to practice

Breathing Exercises to Improve Your Singing Stamina

2023-03-16T09:05:27+00:00

When you want to hold a note for longer or hit those far-away octaves, you need to pay attention to your breath. It doesn’t matter how beautiful your tone is or how loud you can sing, the breath is what will make sure your voice is flawless. But, only focusing on your breath when you are singing is a recipe for failure. You need to be strengthening your lungs and boosting your singing stamina on a regular basis. Think of your breath like another muscle – the more you use it, the better control you’ll have over it. Most people breathe [...]

Breathing Exercises to Improve Your Singing Stamina2023-03-16T09:05:27+00:00

7 Ways Singing Helps Reduce Stress

2022-11-21T20:17:59+00:00

Feeling stressed? Studies have shown that a singsong could be the answer to all that tension in your body. So, turn up the volume and belt out your favourite tunes at the top of your voice! Not convinced that singing is the answer to all your stress? It is important to remember that stress is a symptom, not the actual problem. So, while the cause of your mental anguish will still be at large after your warbling, your reaction to it will be calmer and you will be better able to cope with the problem. Here are seven ways singing helps [...]

7 Ways Singing Helps Reduce Stress2022-11-21T20:17:59+00:00

How to Sing Harmonies in 5 Simple Steps

2022-05-26T15:01:58+01:00

While many budding singers dream of singing lead, there is actually a tremendous amount of skill in learning how to sing harmonies and backing vocals. The lead vocal seems the ‘easiest’ and most natural to gravitate towards but try signing a counter melody along with it and suddenly it’s a whole different ball game! Learning how to sing harmonies is a fantastic way to train your ear, improve your dexterity and hone your arrangement and composition skills. Here’s how you can tap into that area of your musicianship. Sing Along to Existing Harmonies in Songs The easiest way to get started [...]

How to Sing Harmonies in 5 Simple Steps2022-05-26T15:01:58+01:00

Talent vs Hard Work: Which is More Important for Success in Music?

2022-04-09T18:57:10+01:00

Most students who come to us for adult singing lessons have been inspired by their idols. But the way media often portrays these artists is as if they all have natural talent or gifts that separate them from ordinary people. This can lead many music enthusiasts to believe that if they don’t have that natural talent, they are less likely to achieve success in music. This couldn’t be further from the truth, and we are here to dispel all the myths about talent vs hard work. Hard Work Beats Talent When Talent Doesn’t Work Hard ‘Hard work beats talent when talent [...]

Talent vs Hard Work: Which is More Important for Success in Music?2022-04-09T18:57:10+01:00

The best singing exercises for the voice

2021-05-03T18:26:06+01:00

We all know that doing strenuous exercise without a proper stretch and a warm-up can result in injury. But what about your vocals? The soft tissue of your vocal cords and larynx is susceptible to damage and needs proper care. As vocalists, we do so by performing singing exercises and warm-ups to gently wake up our vocals and make them nice and supple for a stunning performance or practice session. If you have only just started your singing lessons for adults, some of these may seem funny or odd to you, but embrace the weirdness! Vocal warm-up exercises are really fun [...]

The best singing exercises for the voice2021-05-03T18:26:06+01:00

Studio recording vs live performance: How to prepare for both

2021-04-28T14:52:03+01:00

As a singer, you may have mastered the art of incredible showmanship and you are able to entertain a crowd without ever second-guessing yourself. Or you may be used to recording in a studio and the red light syndrome has become an alien concept to you. To become a versatile musician, you need to be comfortable performing in any environment. There are different goals and expectations when comparing studio recording vs live performance. Just because you’re comfortable on stage, doesn’t mean you’ll feel the same way in a recording studio and vice versa. We want to give you the tools you [...]

Studio recording vs live performance: How to prepare for both2021-04-28T14:52:03+01:00

How to make the most of your singing practice routine

2021-03-01T13:39:24+00:00

You have of course heard the famous saying, ‘it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert at something’. This adds up to 3 hours of practice per day for 9 years and, if you’ve just started your beginner voice lessons for adults, you may not have that much time. Your career or education, social life and family already take up a lot of your schedule, so you might be wondering if there are ways to help you speed up your progress. As experienced singing teachers in London, we have all the tips and tricks, so keep on reading to find out [...]

How to make the most of your singing practice routine2021-03-01T13:39:24+00:00

7 Tips for singing and playing at the same time

2021-03-02T11:49:17+00:00

Many talented vocalists are also able to play a musical instrument – even Beyonce has recently learned to play piano, following advice from Prince himself! Being able to play music can help you with songwriting, arrangement and provide accompaniment when performing solo, which also makes you more employable. Many musicians look effortless while playing and singing, but it is actually quite a tricky skill, particularly if the melody or rhythm differs between the vocal and accompaniment. It takes a lot of multitasking and practice, but don’t fret – with these simple tips you’ll be able to accompany yourself in no time. [...]

7 Tips for singing and playing at the same time2021-03-02T11:49:17+00:00

10 Best Practice Tips for Musicians

2020-06-30T19:25:07+01:00

How to Practice Effectively: 10 Best Practice Tips for Musicians The career of a musician can often be unpredictable. You could be busy one month and have a completely empty schedule the next. If you’ve recently found yourself with a lot more spare time, this is the perfect opportunity to practice, update your repertoire and hone your craft so that you’re ready to take on more gigs anytime. But practising isn’t just about playing as much as you can! There are steps you can take to make it much more effective and use your time wisely. Try our 10 best practice [...]

10 Best Practice Tips for Musicians2020-06-30T19:25:07+01:00

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