Singing technique

What Is Bel Canto Singing?

2026-10-04T08:15:45+01:00

You may have heard a singer move through a long melody with such ease that the notes seem to belong to a single breath. Even when the music becomes intricate, the voice remains clear and expressive. This is the sound many people associate with bel canto. So, what is bel canto singing? The Italian term means “beautiful singing”, but it does not refer to one particular kind of beautiful voice. Bel canto is associated with a way of singing that brings together an even tone, flowing phrases, vocal flexibility and musical expression. It also refers to a tradition of operatic music [...]

What Is Bel Canto Singing?2026-10-04T08:15:45+01:00

What Is Vocal Fach?

2026-10-04T08:12:02+01:00

When singers begin exploring classical repertoire, they often encounter terms such as lyric soprano, dramatic tenor, coloratura soprano or bass-baritone. These descriptions can sound highly specialised, particularly to singers who are more familiar with simply being described as a soprano, alto, tenor or bass. They belong to a system known as vocal Fach. To understand what is vocal Fach, it is helpful to look beyond a singer’s highest and lowest notes. The Fach system is used primarily in classical singing and opera to describe different types of voices in greater detail. Rather than looking only at range, it considers how the [...]

What Is Vocal Fach?2026-10-04T08:12:02+01:00

Why Every Singer Should Learn Solfège

2026-10-04T07:34:46+01:00

Singing is often thought of as something purely instinctive. You hear a melody, remember it and reproduce it with your voice. For many songs, that may be enough to get started. But as your singing develops, relying entirely on imitation can become limiting. You may recognise a melody but struggle to find the correct starting note. You may lose your place in a harmony, find unfamiliar intervals difficult or depend heavily on a piano or recording before you feel secure. This is where solfège becomes extremely valuable. Solfège is a practical system for understanding pitch relationships through syllables such as do, [...]

Why Every Singer Should Learn Solfège2026-10-04T07:34:46+01:00

What Is Twang and How Does It Improve Your Singing?

2026-08-17T09:38:52+01:00

Twang is one of those vocal terms that can sound more complicated than it really is. Many singers first associate twang with country music or an exaggerated nasal sound. In vocal training, however, twang refers more broadly to a bright, focused quality that can help the voice feel clearer, more present and easier to project. Used skilfully, it can support vocal clarity, projection, upper-range coordination and expressive singing. It can also help singers explore stronger contemporary sounds without relying entirely on additional volume or force. Twang can be subtle or pronounced depending on the musical style. You may hear it in [...]

What Is Twang and How Does It Improve Your Singing?2026-08-17T09:38:52+01:00

How To Belt Safely Without Straining Your Voice

2026-08-03T11:00:20+01:00

Belting is one of the most exciting vocal techniques a singer can develop. It allows the voice to sound powerful, expressive and emotionally engaging, making it a popular choice in musical theatre, pop, rock, soul and many contemporary styles. However, a strong belt should never come from forcing the voice. Without the correct technique, singers may experience tension, fatigue or discomfort. Learning how to belt safely without straining your voice is about developing coordination, control and awareness so that your voice remains both powerful and healthy. Understanding What Healthy Belting Really Means Healthy belting is not about simply singing louder or [...]

How To Belt Safely Without Straining Your Voice2026-08-03T11:00:20+01:00

Tone-Deaf or Untrained? How to Tell the Difference

2026-06-29T07:52:00+01:00

“I’m tone-deaf.” Few statements are heard more frequently by singing teachers. Many adults arrive at their first singing lesson convinced that they simply lack the ability to sing in tune. Some have been told this by friends or family. Others reached the conclusion themselves after struggling to match pitches or feeling uncomfortable when singing. Yet in the vast majority of cases, the problem is not true tone-deafness at all. Tone-deaf or untrained? How to tell the difference is an important question, because understanding the distinction can completely change the way you see your voice, your progress and your potential as a [...]

Tone-Deaf or Untrained? How to Tell the Difference2026-06-29T07:52:00+01:00

What Is an Octave in Singing? A Simple Guide for Beginners

2026-06-15T13:18:03+01:00

If you are new to singing, the word “octave” can sound more technical than it really is. You may hear a teacher say that two notes are an octave apart, that a singer has a range of two or three octaves, or that a melody jumps up an octave. At first, this can feel confusing, especially if you are still learning how pitch works. So, what is an octave in singing? In reality, an octave is one of the most important and useful ideas in music. Once you understand it, you begin to hear melodies more clearly, understand your vocal range [...]

What Is an Octave in Singing? A Simple Guide for Beginners2026-06-15T13:18:03+01:00

What Is Audiation and Why Is It Important for Singers?

2026-06-09T12:18:04+01:00

Singing is often seen as a physical skill, involving breath, posture, resonance and vocal coordination. Yet before a note can be sung clearly, the singer first needs to have a sense of that note in the mind. This skill is called audiation. What is audiation and why is it important for singers? It is the skill that helps singers improve pitch, musical memory, sight-singing, confidence and expression by developing a stronger link between listening, musical imagination and vocal production. At the London Singing Institute, we believe that effective vocal training develops both the voice and the musical understanding behind it. What [...]

What Is Audiation and Why Is It Important for Singers?2026-06-09T12:18:04+01:00

Why Some Singers Go Flat on Sustained Notes

2026-06-11T09:50:00+01:00

Sustaining a note may seem simple, but it is one of the most revealing moments in singing. Many singers can begin a note accurately, only to feel the pitch gradually sink as the note continues. This is often described as “going flat”, and it can happen to singers at every level. Understanding why some singers go flat on sustained notes is usually less about musical ability and more about technique. In most cases, the issue is connected to breath support, vowel shape, tension, fatigue, or unclear pitch focus. A sustained note needs more than simply being held. It must remain supported, [...]

Why Some Singers Go Flat on Sustained Notes2026-06-11T09:50:00+01:00

How to Build Singing Stamina for Longer Songs

2026-04-30T12:20:17+01:00

Many adult singers find that a long song feels far more demanding than a short one. The voice may tire, the breath may feel less reliable, and concentration can begin to slip as the piece continues. How to build singing stamina for longer songs becomes a far more practical question when singers realise that stamina is not simply about endurance. At the London Singing Institute, we often remind students that lasting vocal stamina comes from efficient technique, intelligent pacing, physical awareness, and the ability to remain vocally free throughout the song. Learn to Pace the Song Musically One of the most [...]

How to Build Singing Stamina for Longer Songs2026-04-30T12:20:17+01:00
Go to Top