December 16th, 2008 by admin
Warm up activities before singing is very crucial to every singer before performing on stage.
Singing is in aspects similar to physical exercises. That makes warm up activities before singing very important. That’s why every artist from beginner to the seasoned singer should ensure to do some warm up exercises before singing.
Singing activity puts a lot of strain on singer’s body. His lungs and vocal chords experience a lot of strain. To sing with optimum capacity, warming up and stretching these body parts is a must before your actual performance.
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November 8th, 2008 by admin
Have you ever been told that, if you do a singing vocal in a certain genre, you’ll destroy your voice? Whether it’s Rock, Metal or even Gospel, there’s always some supposed singing vocal teacher out there ready to put out the spark. Don’t let them stop you. You really can improve vocal voice without sacrificing vocal health!
The sounds you make don’t matter as much as the ways in which you make them. While “hard” singing, sometimes called “belting”, does require your voice to be more full and rich, that doesn’t mean you have to 
strain. Here are some ways to sing in the genre you want, improve your singing vocal capabilities and keep those “vocal teachers” from being right, all at the same time.
First, in order to improve vocal voice, you need to understand what causes “hard” singing to damage vocal chords. It’s not volume that causes strain. Muscle tension is the true culprit.
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May 16th, 2008 by admin
Speech Level Singing or Vocal Breathing Exercises?
Which one is better for you?
Did you ever wonder just how important vocal breathing exercises really are? Have singing coaches ever told you “Sing from your diaphragm!”? I bet they have! Many vocal instructors say that vocal breathing exercises are definitely the way to go. However, I disagree.
After years of practicing “diaphragmatic breathing”, with little success, I decided to explore other options. I soon discovered that learning how to practice speech level exercises was much more effective than doing traditional vocal breathing exercises.
I am not alone in these thoughts. Such stars as Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Jackson, Keith Urban and Stevie Wonder also use speech level singing exercises, rather than traditional vocal breathing exercises.
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