How to Sing

Singing can be intimidating to learn, but if you're willing to put in some time and effort, you can improve at any age or skill level. Knowing where to start

The Ultimate Guide to Finding Voice Resonance

One of the significant challenges of singing is that it is sensation-based, especially vocal resonance. These sensations in the human voice can be tricky as they are not easy for
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Episode 268 – Extreme Vocals with Aliki Katriou

In this episode, John talks with Aliki Katriou, who has extensive knowledge of classical technique, and contemporary styles and is world-renowned for her expertise with "extreme" vocals, about what singing
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Episode 236 – Am I Straining?

In this episode, John discusses what vocal strain is and the difference between vocal intensity and strain. As singers develop and work towards auditions and performance they have to ask for
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Episode 235 – The Great Straw Debate

Straw phonation can be an excellent warm-up and can help a singer find vocal balance, but at the same time, it should be used within reason as a tool but
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Episode 223 – How to Control Your Larynx

If you have spent any time learning to sing, you know the larynx can be incredibly difficult to control. There’s also the question of how high or low the larynx should
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Episode 219 – How to Stop Voice Cracking

Do you get frustrated when your voice cracks while singing? We’ve all been there– feeling intimidated and nervous, fighting against those embarrassing tones brought on by an unsteady larynx. But don’t