Voice training

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

How to Memorise Songs More Effectively

2026-09-04T15:38:16+01:00

Have you ever tried to sing a song you know well at home, only to forget the lyrics or lose your place the moment the words are no longer in front of you? Memorising a song involves far more than simply repeating the lyrics again and again. A singer needs to remember the words, melody, rhythm, breathing points, phrasing, dynamics and the emotional direction of the song, often all at the same time. Some singers have an excellent musical memory but struggle with lyrics. Others remember words easily but lose track of where they belong within the melody. The good news [...]

How to Memorise Songs More Effectively2026-09-04T15:38:16+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

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

What Is Belting in Singing?

2026-03-03T15:00:39+00:00

Have you ever been in a theatre when the singer reaches the final chorus and the whole room seems to vibrate? It is not just louder. It is not just higher. It feels powerful, emotional and almost electric. That bold, bright and intense sound is often what we call belting. But what is belting in singing, really? And why does it sometimes feel thrilling to listen to, yet difficult to do safely? Let’s break it down clearly. That Big, Powerful Sound Imagine calling across a busy street: “Wait!” You do not whisper it. You do not force it. You project it. [...]

What Is Belting in Singing?2026-03-03T15:00:39+00:00

Understanding Chest, Head and Mix Voice

2026-02-12T10:23:37+00:00

Understanding how to sing can feel like putting together a puzzle without the cover photo; you know you have the pieces, but you’re just not quite sure how they’re supposed to fit together. So let’s dig into this jigsaw. The voice is made up of two different registers. The chest voice, the head voice, and what I call the middle voice- which is a mixture of the two that lies in the middle. In order to find these registers in your own voice/body, all you have to do is pay attention to how and where you feel your body vibrate or [...]

Understanding Chest, Head and Mix Voice2026-02-12T10:23:37+00:00

Breath Management for Singers Appoggio Support and Air Control

2026-02-12T10:18:03+00:00

Mastering one’s breath is the key to maintaining vocal health and the most important piece of successful singing. Not just a simple mechanism snuck away in the subconscious labyrinth of our brain, when brought to the main focus, breathing holds the answer to any of your “why can’t I sing that” or “why doesn’t this work” questions. The “appoggio”, coming from the verb “appogiarsi” which means “to lean against” in Italian, is how we refer to the “support” of our voice in the music world. Support does not just come from our breathing and our lungs, but our entire body. It [...]

Breath Management for Singers Appoggio Support and Air Control2026-02-12T10:18:03+00:00
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