Posts Categorized: Advice for Singers

How Can I Learn Songwriting Using Popular Online Courses?

Many aspiring musicians ask: “How can I learn songwriting using popular online courses?” The good news is that online music education has made songwriting more accessible than ever before. Students can now learn songwriting techniques, vocal skills, and music concepts from experienced instructors without needing to attend a traditional music school. Whether you want to…

How to Become a Singing Star: Building the Voice, Skills, and Confidence to Succeed

Many aspiring singers dream of stepping onto a stage with confidence, captivating an audience, and developing a voice that stands out. But learning how to become a singing star is about much more than natural talent. The strongest singers develop healthy vocal technique, performance skills, consistency, discipline, and artistic identity over time. At Sing Like…

Best Online Courses for Aspiring Songwriters

Songwriting is one of the most valuable skills a musician can develop. Whether you dream of writing pop songs, musical theater material, contemporary worship music, rock songs, or singer-songwriter material, strong songwriting skills help artists communicate emotion and connect with listeners. Today, online learning has made songwriting education more accessible than ever. The best online…

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…