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Singing with a belt voice is so exciting! It's dramatic, emotional, powerful, and loud! And it...

Singing is one of those things that many people take for granted. You walk around with a built-in...

While keeping a practice journal each day adds an extra step, it is well worth it. By being...

When I was a kid in high school growing up in New York City, I listened to so many phenomenal...

When I was getting my Master of Arts in vocal production and performance, I had the opportunity...

How are your favorite singers using their voices? What register are they singing in? Are they...

Published March 18, 2021 There are many aspects to teaching Contemporary Popular (Commercial)...

Sometimes, classically trained students (and teachers) are unclear about how to sing contemporary...

Originating in polyrhythmic musical traditions primarily from Africa, rhythmic articulation is a...

We've all heard that certain foods aren't so great for singing. Dairy, caffeine, spicy foods,...

What is belting, exactly? Why is it misunderstood? Belting is loud, dramatic, emotional,...

When you listen to most singers who are riffing—which is improvisation, especially in R&B and...

Learning breath support for singing doesn't have to be hard Working on supporting your...

Some people love to practice warm ups and vocal technique, others not so much. While practicing...

Fry voice, growls and a singing with a raspy tone are so common in today's contemporary styles...

It's that time of year! It's especially challenging this year with fewer opportunities to get...

Belting is ubiquitous these days with popular singing styles. The Voice. American Idol. The X...

Improvising can be scary, but... It doesn't have to be. What is improvising? Making stuff up. So...

Why do we like to sing? It makes us feel good. It is cathartic. It moves the body, the mind, the...

Technique: Why it's important Technique is skill that you develop and practice. For singing,...