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How to Approach Singing Lessons as an Adult

2026-03-31T11:39:13+01:00

Starting anything later in life is always a challenge, singing is no different. A lot of adults, and even people in their late teens are timid about approaching learning this new skill. It can be intimidating, but it's all about starting small. Like learning a new language, one starts with learning vocabulary and slowly adds on until there are full sentences and conversations. Starting Singing as an Adult When I work with adult students who have not yet had voice lessons I reassure them that while it seems like a goal that is hard to reach, with the correct steps it [...]

How to Approach Singing Lessons as an Adult2026-03-31T11:39:13+01:00

Understanding Chest, Head and Mix Voice

2026-02-12T10:23:37+00:00

Understanding how to sing can feel like putting together a puzzle without the cover photo; you know you have the pieces, but you’re just not quite sure how they’re supposed to fit together. So let’s dig into this jigsaw. The voice is made up of two different registers. The chest voice, the head voice, and what I call the middle voice- which is a mixture of the two that lies in the middle. In order to find these registers in your own voice/body, all you have to do is pay attention to how and where you feel your body vibrate or [...]

Understanding Chest, Head and Mix Voice2026-02-12T10:23:37+00:00

Harmony in Body and Voice – The Alexander Technique Has Huge Benefits for Singers

2026-01-21T15:35:16+00:00

Singing involves so much more than just your vocal cords. Think about when you stand up on stage to perform. Your whole body is involved – every aspect of your posture, your breathing, even your state of mind, can affect your voice. The Alexander Technique is widely used to treat issues such as bad posture or back conditions arising from working at a desk for long hours, but this innovative technique also offers some amazing benefits for singers. What Is the Alexander Technique? Named after its creator, Frederick Mattias Alexander, this technique focuses on increasing awareness of our bodies and the [...]

Harmony in Body and Voice – The Alexander Technique Has Huge Benefits for Singers2026-01-21T15:35:16+00:00

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
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