Posts Categorized: Advice for Singers

Why Some Singers Stop Taking Lessons

Instructor giving voice lessons to woman

Why do some people stop with singing lessons? For some people, they stop singing lessons because they don’t like their teacher. With singing, it’s not just about learning skills, but also about being inspired. Great teachers do that– they inspire singers to strive for greatness and try new things and become better than they ever…

Is Singing a Talent or Skill?

A woman singing a song in a modern recording studio

If you ever watched American Idol, you know that some singers are better than others. What makes one singer “better” than another? Well, here’s the bigger question: Is singing a talent or a skill? Are people born to sing, with a natural talent that makes it seemingly effortless to sound great? Or do people have…

Tips for Eliminating Voice Breaks

Woman Taking Online Singing Lessons

Does your voice ever “break” when you’re trying to sing a particular note and/or hold it? Vocal breaks are common for singers. But can they be eliminated? Yes. Most vocal breaks happen when you’re either singing from a low note to a high one or vice versa. You might be singing too lightly or heavily…

At What Age is Your Singing Voice Fully Developed?

Girl Singing

At what age is your singing voice fully developed? The answer depends on whether you’re male or female, whether you train your voice (or not), the type of music you perform, and how often (or not) you practice technique (vocal exercises) rather than just trying to sing songs. Interestingly, your singing voice will actually change…

How Singers Can Find the Right Vocal Coach

Professional Singing Instructor

So you’re looking for “the right vocal coach.” How do you find him or her? There are some key things to look for when selecting the right vocal coach to help you sing better. Experience Ideally, a vocal coach has experience as a singer, whether it’s formal training at a school (with a degree in…

How Should You Train Your Voice for Auditions?

Training Your Singing Voice

If you’re a singer and you go to a sporting event, you’ll notice so many people are shouting, screaming, hooting and hollering… they’re so loud and boisterous. Now, as a singer, you probably recognize that your voice needs to be treated with care, and you shouldn’t join in like all the others. Oh sure, you…

How to Prepare For a Showcase Performance

Preparing for a Singing Showcase

Have you been working on your singing voice and performance style? Have you been hoping to show off what you’ve learned in front of an audience? Then a showcase performance is what you should do!  Improve Your Vocal Skills For Your Next Showcase Sing Like a Star gives students a chance to showcase their vocal…