Singing exercises

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

How to Sing in Mixed Voice

2025-10-16T13:00:27+01:00

As you progress with your singing lessons, you’ll move on from the basics to more advanced techniques. Mixed voice is one of those techniques that can hugely enhance your capabilities. While it may not be easy to master, with practise, you can achieve the smooth transitions and strong tone that are synonymous with singing in mixed voice. What is Mixed Voice? Mixed voice is a technique that seamlessly blends the lower tones of the chest voice with the higher notes of the head voice. Have you ever sung a song and felt a significant strain when transitioning from lower to higher [...]

How to Sing in Mixed Voice2025-10-16T13:00:27+01:00

How to Reduce Tongue Tension When Singing

2025-06-23T10:20:27+01:00

When we think of singing well, our minds often go to breath control, pitch accuracy, or vocal strength. But there’s a quiet disruptor that many singers overlook — tongue tension. It’s surprisingly common and can limit resonance, strain the voice, and make singing feel harder than it should. The good news? You can retrain your voice and release this tension — unlocking a freer, more expressive sound. What Is Tongue Tension — and Why Does It Matter? Tongue tension occurs when the tongue becomes rigid or overactive while singing. This can interfere with airflow, restrict space in the vocal tract, and [...]

How to Reduce Tongue Tension When Singing2025-06-23T10:20:27+01:00
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