Vocal Tips

How to Sing Backup: Blend in to Stand Out

2024-03-06T09:29:39+00:00

Singing backup vocals is a skill that requires both precision and artistry. While the primary focus may be on the lead vocalist, the backing vocalists play a crucial role in enhancing the overall sound and creating depth and texture in the music. In this guide, we'll explore how to sing backup effectively, allowing you to blend in seamlessly while still making a memorable impact. Listen and Learn Mastering the art of singing backup effectively involves more than just attentive listening; it requires a deep understanding of the lead vocalist's style and the nuances of fellow backing vocalists. Immerse yourself in the [...]

How to Sing Backup: Blend in to Stand Out2024-03-06T09:29:39+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 Sing When You Have a Cold

2024-01-30T09:55:52+00:00

When you find yourself facing an important performance with a cold, don't let a phlegmy throat and runny nose deter you. Learn how to sing when you have a cold and make the most of your situation, even when rescheduling isn't an option. Here are some top tips to help you sing your best even if you’re not feeling it. Don’t Try and Sing if Your Cold is Chesty If you feel your cold moving to your chest, you won’t be able to get enough power from your lungs to sing your very best. In this case, you’ll need to cancel [...]

How to Sing When You Have a Cold2024-01-30T09:55:52+00:00

7 Things You Never Knew About Singing

2024-01-31T12:23:50+00:00

Singing is like a magical language that everyone can speak, connecting people from different places and cultures in a special way. It's not just about singing our favourite songs; there's much more to it than we might realise. In this journey, we'll explore seven interesting things about singing that might make you see it in a whole new light. So, let's dive in and uncover the hidden sides of singing – from the brain's dance to our shared history with birds. There's so much more to discover beyond the tunes we love. 1. The Brain's Symphony Singing goes beyond just using [...]

7 Things You Never Knew About Singing2024-01-31T12:23:50+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

Is Singing Good for your Memory?

2023-06-23T06:28:19+01:00

You cant remember what you went upstairs for but I bet you can remember every word of that obscure 80s song you used to love. Probably because you spent hours singing along. Ever suffered with an earworm? That annoying tune that plays over and over in your head, driving you crazy? That’s your brain making sure you never, ever forget that song. Turns out, singing could be really good for your memory. A Mental Boost Singing has an almost instantaneous effect on our mood, boosting our happy feelings so we sing louder and prouder. But sometimes singing can make us sad. [...]

Is Singing Good for your Memory?2023-06-23T06:28:19+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
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