Singing in a choir can be a lot of fun. And, it’s a great place to pick up some valuable skills as a singer, such as sight-reading, singing in a group or harmonizing with others. But finding a choir to join can be a little challenging. There are many choirs that are associated with schools, […]

So let’s say you want to learn how to sing better, but can’t afford to take singing lessons. Is it still possible to become a better singer without expert tuition? Yes, it is! And we’re going to lo at some of the things you can do to improve your vocals over the next few minutes. […]

Vocals can sometimes end up being a bit of an afterthought in band practice. It’s not as though everyone has a PA system sitting around in their basement. But when a band gathers together, practices and realizes just how loud they are, they suddenly realize the vocalist needs to be heard too. The good news? […]

The stereotype of the “starving artist” has pervaded our public consciousness to the point where people believe that it’s impossible to make money with music. This is simply not true. You may believe it to be true (I did), especially if you grew up in a smaller city. You may not see many examples of […]

One of my worst fears is losing my voice. Singing is possibly my favorite thing to do like, ever. Losing my voice would be incredibly discouraging. It would impair my ability to perform, to write, and to communicate and otherwise enjoy my life. If you’re a singer, you use your voice all the time. Singing […]

You would think you’d know it when you’re a good singer or instrumentalist. But what shows like American Idol and The Voice have demonstrated time and again is that some people think they’re great performers but are in fact terrible. And, sure, some have even made a career out of it – like William Hung. […]

Learning to take care of your voice is not always easy. Like most things in life, it requires patience and practice. However, if you want to become a professional singer, you need to learn how to do it. You can lose your voice, and it can be devastating. It can take months to make a […]

As you practice your vocal technique, you will become a better vocalist. You’ll learn to sing with better intonation, learn to emote well and save your voice from harm. If you’re a singer (or a rapper for that matter) you should be working on your technique! Once you get on stage, however, there is […]

Marketing yourself as an artist is an ever-changing and challenging effort. Different artists in different genres will take different paths in their promotion, and there truly are no rules. Some artists make it totally independently and others need a full team working with them. In the hip-hop world, artists like Chance the Rapper are changing […]

When people start singing, one of their chief problems is a lack of “power.” Power means different things to different people. To some it is literally just lack of volume, to others it’s a tonal problem with a thin or nasally voice. Of course, to some extent your singing voice is determined by genetics and […]