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…
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…
More and more people are staying home thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Musicians and singers, in particular, are practicing at home as well as offering online concerts. When you’re at home how can you sound better in your home studio? Purposeful Practices For starters, don’t rush things. Take some time to practice a lot before…
Few things in modern history have disrupted the world around us more than the COVID-19 pandemic. With so much free time and limits as to what you’re able to do in public, singers of all levels are stressing as they ponder when they’ll be able to once again entertain a crowd through the magnificence of…
Jack is great at sports. Renee excels on the debate team. What about their sibling, Morgan? What is she good at? The family isn’t sure, just yet… and neither is Morgan. She’s kind of shy. Most of the attention goes to her siblings and she sometimes feels lost in the shuffle… But what about singing…
John always loved to sing. When he was a little boy, he’d entertain at church, picnics, parties and more. Like most boys he had a “high voice” that “almost sounded like a girl’s voice.” He could hit high notes that singers like Mariah Carey hit! As John became a teenager, hormones kicked in and he…
Have you ever met a person who doesn’t like their picture taken? Chances are you have. They’ll tell you, “I don’t look good in photographs,” or “I don’t like the way I look in pictures.” People are very self-conscious and self-critical these days, especially in the era of selfies. Meanwhile, most people will tell you…
In most people’s minds, we all want “perfect teeth,” don’t we? They are many who visit mydentalhome.com here to ensure that they have straight teeth, with no gaps, pearly white, and make you look like a million bucks, right? Singers especially want nice looking teeth, since they’ll be showing them off to audiences. But what…
Can you develop stage presence? Yes, you definitely can. Keep in mind that sometimes it’s not so much how well you sing as it is how well you communicate a song to an audience that matters. There’s something about the exchange between a singer and their audience that’s magical or spiritual, or somewhere in between.…
If you ever take singing lessons you’re likely to hear your instructor talk about head voice and chest voice. Most people talk and sing without giving it much thought, right? But an instructor will have you think about where you’re talking and singing from… are you using your chest to produce sound or your head…
