Vocal advice

How to Sing From Your Diaphragm

2023-07-27T21:55:30+01:00

Discover How to sing from your diaphragm! When you learn to sing from your diaphragm, you take your singing voice to another level. There are numerous benefits to diaphragmatic singing and it is key to your singing success! Diaphragmatic singing will do the following for you: Better voice projection Better vocal control Better regulation of airflow in the lungs Protecting the vocal cords Improving your range Creating a fuller, louder sound So, what is diaphragmatic breathing, and how can you do it? Get ready to unleash the singing power of your diaphragm! Why is it hard to sing from the diaphragm? [...]

How to Sing From Your Diaphragm2023-07-27T21:55:30+01:00

Five Reasons Why Singing Lessons Might Not Be For You

2023-06-16T12:00:07+01:00

While we promote singing lessons for everyone, there are a few people who might not be a good fit for our services. Read on to find out if any of these apply to you before you book your first class. You Don’t Enjoy Singing Believe it or not, there are people in the world who hate singing! We sympathize greatly with you if you are a part of this small margin of society and wish you the best. But this antithesis towards the thing we love the most probably means you won’t want to join any of our groups. You Won’t [...]

Five Reasons Why Singing Lessons Might Not Be For You2023-06-16T12:00:07+01:00

Want to Stop Snoring? Try Singing!

2023-06-16T11:59:16+01:00

If snoring is the bane of your life (or your partner’s life), you might want to give singing a go! There is a lot of research to suggest that singing in the day can lead to a quieter sleep at night. It can also improve the quality of your sleep so you and your loved one both wake up happier and well rested. Why Do We Snore? To understand how singing can stop you snoring, you need to first understand why you snore. Snoring is simply a vibration of the tissues in the throat caused by a blockage of the airways. [...]

Want to Stop Snoring? Try Singing!2023-06-16T11:59:16+01:00

Could Singing Help Relieve Your Chronic Pain?

2023-05-24T13:58:22+01:00

There’s no way to sugarcoat it – chronic pain sucks. But studies have shown that singing can have a positive effect on both the mental health issues that arise as a result of it, and the physical effects too. So how good is singing at fighting chronic pain and how does it work? Singing Boosts Acceptance One of the most difficult things about chronic pain is accepting that it is a part of your life. Where you were once young, fit, and healthy, chronic pain makes you feel older, unfit, and unhealthy. And even thinking about the future can be exhausting. [...]

Could Singing Help Relieve Your Chronic Pain?2023-05-24T13:58:22+01:00

Could Singing Help You Lose Weight?

2023-04-05T12:27:41+01:00

It’s not a miracle weight-loss tool by any means, but you’ll be pleased to know that singing does burn calories. The better your technique, the more calories you’ll burn, which is a great excuse to hire a singing coach! How Does Singing Burn Calories? The reason for this is that there is actually a lot of muscle work involved in singing. You’re putting your lungs to the test, which requires a lot of support from your chest, abdominal, and diaphragm muscles. The more you practice, the stronger these muscles will get, just like in traditional strength exercises. And in the same [...]

Could Singing Help You Lose Weight?2023-04-05T12:27:41+01:00

How Does Puberty Affect Your Voice?

2023-09-25T19:28:43+01:00

Wondering what happened to those soprano notes you belted out as a child? Or perhaps you’re a teen hoping to hit the charts with your dulcet tones one day, but you’re worried puberty will throw a spanner into your dreams of stardom? Here’s what really happens to your voice during those hormonal teenage years. And why you shouldn’t worry about puberty changing your singing ability. How Does Your Voice Change? The first thing to note is that everyone’s voice changes during puberty. This is because the ovaries and testes release a surge of estrogen and testosterone into the body. Both boys [...]

How Does Puberty Affect Your Voice?2023-09-25T19:28:43+01:00

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

The Anatomy of a Singer’s Mouth

2023-01-30T05:21:16+00:00

Have you ever thought about the positioning of your tongue? For most people, when singing, there is little need to think about what the tongue is doing. Your mouth naturally falls into place as you enunciate each note. So, it might surprise you to know that you can improve your technique greatly by considering things like tongue placement, jaw positioning, and the shape of your mouth. Let’s look a little closer at how the anatomy of your mouth can affect your voice. The Tongue You have probably already noticed how your tongue moves to help you say certain letters. But this [...]

The Anatomy of a Singer’s Mouth2023-01-30T05:21:16+00:00

How Does Your Voice Deteriorate with Age (And How Can You Protect It?)

2023-01-03T21:27:51+00:00

Like the rest of our bodies, our voice gets weaker with age. You might find that singing all day makes you feel croaky and hoarse. And your range might decrease, so you can no longer hit those higher or lower notes. If singing is your passion, this might not be music to your ears. But the good news is that there are things you can do to protect your voice for longer. What Happens to Your Vocal Cords as You Age? Two small muscles support your vocal cords. These muscles push the vocal cords together when you speak or sing to [...]

How Does Your Voice Deteriorate with Age (And How Can You Protect It?)2023-01-03T21:27:51+00:00

Got an Attack of the Earworms? Here’s Why!

2022-11-28T12:20:11+00:00

Why Do Certain Songs Get Stuck in Your Head? We’ve all been there – politely minding our own business before getting an attack of the earworm! Whether it is a song you love, one you hate, or one that you just happened to hear on the radio, an earworm can be a seriously annoying ailment, as it tends to be made up of just one or two lines of a song on a loop. And no matter what you do, that mind melody just won’t go away! So why do we get these songs stuck in our heads? What Is Involuntary [...]

Got an Attack of the Earworms? Here’s Why!2022-11-28T12:20:11+00:00

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