Practically every artist wants to learn a song or two by their favorite band or singer. Disappointingly, some of these songs are incredibly hard to emulate and if you don’t do them justice on stage, you could end up getting booed by your audience. Not to worry. There are plenty of easy songs to sing, […]

You voice is an instrument unlike any other – you use it for so much than just singing. It’s also intricately tied to your physical well-being and health. A healthy lifestyle leads to a healthier voice. Singing is strange, because it comes so naturally, and yet there is definitely a right way and a […]

Progressing as a singer can take time. While it comes quite naturally to some, many pros, like John Mayer, report having to work incredibly hard on their voice to get it to where they want it to be. The key is to enjoy the process. You are far less likely to give up on yourself […]

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 […]