Vocal Technique

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

Why Your Voice Feels Different in the Morning and Evening

2026-04-17T11:39:30+01:00

Many singers notice that their voice does not feel exactly the same at all times of day. A song that feels easy in the late afternoon may seem heavier in the morning. Notes that come freely in the evening may require more care earlier in the day. For adult singers, this can be confusing, especially when progress seems inconsistent from one practice session to another. In reality, this is entirely normal. The voice is not a fixed object that behaves identically from hour to hour. It is part of the body, and like the body, it responds to sleep, energy levels, [...]

Why Your Voice Feels Different in the Morning and Evening2026-04-17T11:39:30+01:00

A Beginner’s Guide to the Anatomy of the Voice

2026-04-02T13:01:35+01:00

No matter the level of singing you consider yourself to have, I think it is important to learn about the anatomy of the voice. It helps to understand on a human, biological level exactly what is happening when you are/are not singing- it can help you to understand others’ voices as well. This will be a beginner’s guide/starter kit into the world of the voice. I would like to note that in this article I will be mostly focusing on what is happening in the head and throat, I will not be delving into what is happening with the chest down [...]

A Beginner’s Guide to the Anatomy of the Voice2026-04-02T13:01:35+01:00

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

Vocal Onsets and Releases for Tone, Intonation and Vocal Health

2026-02-12T10:25:24+00:00

Take a deep breath, let yourself yawn, and sigh. Now take another breath and simply exhale. One more inhale and on your exhale say “mmm”. When you make this “mm” sound, this sensation is called phonation. Phonating is the production of speech sounds. We will be talking a lot about this today. Pay attention to how it feels when you phonate. Do you feel pressure on your vocal cords ? Does it feel comfortable? Now say a couple words out loud. Say “Mother” and then say the word “Hand”, how about the word “Attention”. When you say these words, what does [...]

Vocal Onsets and Releases for Tone, Intonation and Vocal Health2026-02-12T10:25:24+00:00
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