Vocal Technique

How to Keep Your Voice Healthy

2024-03-08T08:53:32+00:00

In our busy lives, we often forget how important our voices are, whether we're singing, speaking publicly, teaching, or just chatting. Keeping your voice in good shape is key to communicating well. This is especially true for singers, from choirs to rock bands, and even those who sing in the shower. Looking after your singing voice isn't too complicated—it's about using common sense and knowing a few tips to keep your vocal cords healthy. In this guide, we'll cover the basics of how the voice works, spot signs of trouble, understand what causes voice issues, and learn how to keep your [...]

How to Keep Your Voice Healthy2024-03-08T08:53:32+00:00

Our Ten Favourite Warm-up Techniques

2024-02-23T14:20:09+00:00

Warming up your voice muscles is just as important as any other muscle in your body before you put it to work. Every pro-singer knows that a great performance hinges on how good the warm-up is! Here are our ten favourite warm-up techniques that will help get your voice ready for your best performance every single time. Make sure to spend at least 10-20 minutes to warm up before you sing to give yourself the stamina and power you need. 1. Yawn You’re not getting ready for bed, but yawning is a great way to get relaxed and ready your voice [...]

Our Ten Favourite Warm-up Techniques2024-02-23T14:20:09+00:00

How To Get Riffs And Runs Right

2023-12-11T19:14:34+00:00

At some point in your singing journey, you will want to add a few riffs and runs to your vocal briefcase. These stylistic actions let you have a little fun with your voice, bringing new life to tired songs and delighting any audience lucky enough to hear you. What Are Riffs And Runs? To use these style techniques efficiently, you first need to know what they are! Riffs and runs are a repetitive series of notes sung quickly over one word or syllable in a song. Those notes usually come from the pentatonic scale. Riffs tend to blend into the music [...]

How To Get Riffs And Runs Right2023-12-11T19:14:34+00:00

How To Make Your Voice Stronger

2023-12-11T19:05:51+00:00

So, you’ve got a beautiful voice, but you just can’t seem to get any power behind it. Never fear, the London Institute of Singing is here! And we know all the tips and tricks that will help you project your voice to knock people off their seats! Here is the advice we give to all our singers. Hopefully it will help you too. Get To Know Your Voice This might sound a bit weird, since speaking and singing comes so naturally to most of us. But it’s important to understand the mechanics behind your voice, which will help you with the [...]

How To Make Your Voice Stronger2023-12-11T19:05:51+00:00

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

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

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

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

6 Features of an Amazing Singer

2022-11-25T09:45:02+00:00

Anyone can hold a note if they want to (yes, it’s true!), but there are certain features that separate good singers from amazing ones. Read on to find out what features the best vocalists have in common. They Look After Their Voice Ask any professional singer and they will tell you the importance of caring for your voice. This is about more than simply warming up your vocal folds before a performance. It is about keeping your whole body in tip-top shape, but especially your chest, throat, and mouth. This means making sure you are eating the right foods and drinks. [...]

6 Features of an Amazing Singer2022-11-25T09:45:02+00:00

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