Select song material that suits your current technique as you work to improve your technique so that you will be prepared for more...

Learning to sing is a solitary endeavor. Here are some thoughts to help you succeed.

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It happened again last week. It doesn’t happen often enough. It is too rare. It’s that moment when a voice student puts enough elements...

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Occasionally singers contacting me for lessons confess they were afraid to call me. They take a look at my background and experience and...

This wonderful example of how to practice creatively by classical musician and composer Nahre Sol works well for singers. Adding a phrase...

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Online teaching benefits students. ... Students tend to be more focused and engaged. They listen and apply concepts much more quickly...

Setting up for your online voice lessons is easier than you might think. You don’t need a lot of technical knowledge. Here is what you need.

Developing a usable vocal range of 2 octaves is a great goal. The typical vocal range is anywhere from 2 octaves to 3 octaves. An octave...

The best way to approach voice training and coaching is not to imitate other singers. Imitating other singers makes for good impressionists.