Singing

So you want to be the next Lady Gaga? Well you can't just dress up funny and expect the world to throw money at you.

Want to sing like a rock star – or at least good enough to impress a karaoke crowd? Practice the steps below for a while and hear yourself get better!

While reading sheet music is generally considered to be an important skill for all musicians, including vocalists, there are many singers who manage to go their whole lives without knowing how to...

Starting a singing career is no easy feat. Thousands of talented singers struggle to make it to the top (whether their personal top be Broadway or their own solo album) in a completely subjective...

A tenor is a high male vocal part used in musical arrangements. Tenors most often sing opera scores and musicals. Some of the world's most renowned Broadway stars were tenors, such as Michael...

It can be nerve-wracking when trying to choose just the right audition songs. Whether you're trying out for American Idol or a local venue, you have to pick just the right songs that showcase your...

Everybody wants to be a singer. Those who can't sing wish they could, and those who can wish they could sing more. They do it everywhere--in the shower, at karaoke night, at work, or even on stage...

Becoming a successful singer in South Korea is a demanding task. Aside from the normal caliber of dance and musical ability required to become famous in any country, most Korean talent agencies...

I've been in karaoke for quite some time now and I've played at many different venues. While I'm used to getting requests about my availability I realized that nobody has ever asked me how they...

Let's face it: In today's world of get-famous-quick reality television shows and various other mediums that promise overnight success, it's no wonder that more people than ever before are walking...

Instructors working with voice students often speak of "head voice" and "chest voice", or "registers". It is important to recognize early on what pitch a student will fall into, especially for...

Singing is a challenging and rewarding career. We often begin singing when we're young. Many of us sing along to the radio for pleasure, or maybe in the shower to pass the time. But if you have...

So you want to look like your 30 something when you are 50 something? Well if you are completely envious of Madonna and her youth secrets stay tuned and you will get the secret!

Pursuing a career as a singer takes talent, hard work and enough drive and determination to pursue your dream even in the face of rejection. Getting anywhere in the music business used to mean...

A soprano singer performs in the highest vocal range and is often seen in operas and music videos. Soprano singers are mostly females, but some young boys and even older men can be considered...

One of the most important and most coveted skills in making music is that of sight-reading. Nearly all musicians will be called upon to perform music at sight at some point in their careers, and...

Do you have a future star in your household? Many children have amazing singing voices and have the potential to perform in a professional capacity. If you are a parent of a child singer, you can...

Making it as a performer (whether it be singing, acting or dancing) is never an easy task, but for those who have talent and the passion and drive to match, it is not an impossible feat. For...

HOW TO WIN AMERICAN IDOL. By avoiding mistakes of past contestants and paying attention to common criticism, you can have a better chance of winning this singing competition than most people. ...

You know that feeling. You're palms get sweaty, your mouth gets dry, and your hands shake uncontrolably. And the worst part is, you're not even in front of the microphone yet. Here are some tips...

Are you excited to try out for American Idol? The wait at the auditions can be very long and you will have to pass several auditions before you get a chance to audition for Randy, Paula and Simon....

Beatboxing and singing at the same time is a matter of stringing together a seamless series of sounds to create the illusion of more than one instrument. Sometimes, this is done by producing one...

Want to improve your singing voice? You've always known that with the right training your voice could improve? You're probably right. Here are a few tips.

Five-time Grammy winner Christina Aguilera is a powerhouse vocalist. She has become one of the biggest pop stars in the world and was ranked the fifth "Greatest Voice in Music" by MTV. You want...

To many, opera has passed its pinnacle, but others still revel in the live opera, taking in the power of a genre that was born in wilder times. If you want to become an opera singer, you'll need...

You may not be able to play any instruments, but you can still become a big mover in the music community and at the front of a band. A good rock and roll singer or musician does a lot more than...

Singer Robbie Williams has achieved massive success as a musician. Williams established a huge fan base in the first half of the 90's as a member of a British boy band. Robbie went on to launch a...

In this article, you'll learn about my experiences auditioning for American Idol. It's a very long difficult process that I depict with a little humor and humility. I hope you enjoy. This is...

Singing in a professional choir can be satisfying for several reasons: you may find more challenging music than in a lay choir, you may make a little bit of money, and you might find...

Singing classical music is challenging. In order to be successful at a career in classical singing, you must have vocal training. While it is best to hire a vocal coach to emphasize your strengths...

You've heard many a rock and roll or thrash-metal band frontman do it: scream into the microphone. Such vocalizing can be detrimental to your vocal chords, causing career-pausing polyps. There is,...

Yodeling is a singing art that requires constant movement from the chest voice to the head voice, back and forth. Known as an Alpine method of communication between mountain peaks, it could get...

Professional singers know that singing requires more than just a gifted vocalist opening his mouth and magically producing deep, rich sounds. Part of the training singers undergo requires them to...

Ask any accomplished singer and he or whe will tell you that perhaps the most difficult register to master is the mixed or middle voice. A singer must learn to blend the head and chest voices to...

John Mayer grew his fan following playing small venues, blues clubs and coffee shops. Now he's a world-famous musician, playing sold out concerts and the talk-show circuit. If you want to follow...

Even the best singers know about the place when their voice tends to go off key. Learning to support singing notes to the end requires practice and preparation. This is what will help you support...

Mariah Carey is one of the biggest entertainers in music and has spent more weeks at the top of the chart than any other artist in history. Mariah has a stunning vocal range and is noted for her...

The pig squeal or bree has come to symbolize the wretchedness of the human condition and has been used to great effect by such modern masters as Dr. Acula, Misericordiam, Despised Icon and more....

It may seem like a hoax, but it is possible for a person with very powerful lungs to break glass with his voice. With forced oscillation resonance, finding the glass's natural pitch, and matching...

Add diction practice to your daily vocal workouts. Remember that your goal is not to conjure up an accent but to vocalize the lyrics you're singing as distinctly as possible. As an added boost to...

Having proper facial expressions in voice training remains as crucial to a solid vocal performance as correct breathing. You can increase your audience's listening pleasure by helping them connect...

The nasal cavity plays an important role in the production of good vocal tone. It also aids in the execution of certain specific vocal techniques. Yet, when used inappropriately, the nasal cavity...

The ability to properly place the jaw while singing is a crucial component of female voice training. Correct jaw placement makes the female singer appear more attractive, poised and relaxed. Even...

The soft palate plays an important role in proper sound production and is, therefore, one important focus of female voice training. Correct use of the soft palate can mean the difference between a...

Volume control in female voice training can be tricky. Yet this skill is critical for the female voice student to master. Many inexperienced singers tense their throats when singing at higher...

Being able to hear pitches, chords and intervals helps you sing them correctly and stay on pitch. Ear training develops your musical hearing skills for sight singing. With practice in ear...

Most everyone loves to sing along to their favourite song - but do others enjoy listening to you?... Here's some tips on how to get those notes right!

Almost all music degree programs with a performance emphasis require an audition. This is an opportunity to earn scholarships and to get used to singing in front of a panel of professors.

Celine Dion is possibly the only artist that can pull off the tearful Titanic hit. Her trademarks of emotionally charged love ballads are what make her the Canadian queen of love songs....

Winning at karaoke can be a great rush. To be surrounded by cheering fans amid the white lights of a karaoke stage is thrilling. To be a karaoke winner, though, you have to be good. A good singer...