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Insipiring Musical CreativityHow do I increase my vocal range?
Increasing your range takes time and intention. Just like you don’t just do the splits overnight. It’s a process. You have to be intentional to stretch certain muscles consistently to increase your flexibility. It’s the same range with stretching your...
I sing fine by myself but get me in front of crowd, I freeze and freak out!
The key reason why people sing fine by themselves is because they are relaxed. To sing your best, you need to be relaxed. What does that mean? We carry so much tension in our bodies including our shoulders, neck, jaw, tongue, face, back, etc. ...
Why does my throat hurt when I sing?
Your throat hurts when you sing most likely because you’re not breathing correctly and using your core to produce the sound. Many singers tend to sing from their throat. If you’re doing that, you’re mostly likely feeling strain. Other reasons could...
What is the proper way to breathe?
There is quite a lot of controversy on what’s the correct breathing technique. After years of training and performing myself, I’ve learned the best technique that was worked best for me and my students is thinking expansion instead of only contraction. So...
How do you project your voice?
Projection as a lot to do with where your power is. Are you using your throat to produce the sound you want? Or are you singing from your core? I tell my students...
Solutions to Eliminate Cracking when you Sing
Do you often crack between registers? Every person has a break between their registers. If you haven't already, please read my blog on Mixed Voice . Usually students experiencing cracking because they are approaching their breaking point. For female singers it is...
How do I sing really Low Notes?
Low notes can be just as hard to sing as your high notes but in a different way. Many people always want to be able to sing higher but low notes are just as important to hit. Reason being lots of songs start with Verses that require you to access the lowest part of...
How do I Sing Really High Notes?
The key to singing high notes is firstly believing you can. Many of my students come thinking they can't hit the high notes but I lead them through exercises to show them they can. To increase your range though may take time just like it may take time to be able to do...
How do you Belt without straining your voice?
What is belting first of all? It's being able to sing high notes with intensity where your voice tends to break. These notes usually happen during a Chorus or Bridge of a song. It's common for singers to strain and use their throat to built instead of relaxing and...
What is Mixed Voice?
Mixed is probably the hardest register to find. But if you can find it you will maximize your ability to sing a diverse genre of songs. It’s best explained as a combination of chest and head voice. You may find your voice cracking as you go from chest voice to head...