Singing

Singing is a wonderful form of self-expression that you can enjoy even without being a professional. Yet bringing your singing to a performance level--and maintaining a healthy voice while doing...

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!

Carrying the dream of becoming an international signing star into reality only comes true for a minute few. The dream of rock-star stardom has to be one that is enjoyed only in your fantasies....

No matter what type of music you perform, as a singer you subject your voice to a lot of stress. You may be bothered by a sore throat if you are fighting off an illness, or if you have strained...

Singing properly not only produces your best voice, but protects that voice for a life-time of artistic enjoyment. Your vocal instrument is much like your fingerprints---yours alone. Good singing...

The human voice is the oldest music-making instrument. No matter what your natural ability is, there is always room for improvement. Even Broadway masters, like Audra McDonald, study with a vocal...

Yawn singing is a classical technique of producing a breathy sound from the back of the throat. Practice yawn singing with tips from a professional singer in this free video on vocal technique.

Project your voice by using strong breaths from the diaphragm and creating more resonance of the voice in your head and throat. Belt out acting lines or a singing voice by projecting your voice...

The singing voice works through the vibration of the vocal chords resonating in different parts of the throat and chest. Change the opening of the throat and the muscles around the vocal chords to...

Singing is a common and enjoyable activity for plenty. Whether it's a passion or just for fun, singing properly is VERY important. Singing improperly can lead to problems such as severely damaging...

Anyone who has listened to opera singers has noticed how powerfully and masterfully they use vibrato in their voices. A common perception is that vibrato is an artificial extension of the singing...

This is how you scream like a metal/screamo star easily without screwing yourself up.

Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal, which evolved from the harsher side of thrash metal demonstrated by Slayer. The accustomed vocal style of death metal involves deep, guttural...

The human voice is the only instrument that everybody has, and each one is different. As far as singing goes, anybody can do it, but if you want to do it for long, you'd better do it right and do...

This warm tea-based drink recipe was given to me by a famous singer who happened into a club I was performing in years ago. Our lead singer had a lot of congestion that night, and the professional...

Knowing what to drink before singing can help keep your throat from drying out, get expert advice on proper singing techniques and music lessons in this free video.

Stretching and relaxing your throat is very important to maintaining vocal control. Learn the correct way to stretch your throat from a vocal expert in this free video clip on vocal techniques.

When singing it is important to have an open throat to allow air to pass freely. Learn some great tips on how to maintain an open throat while you sing from this vocal expert in this free video clip.

Singing high notes using a legit voice is very different than other voices. Learn some tips from this vocal expert on how to stretch your throat and hit those high notes in this free video clip.

Singing high notes using a belt voice is very different than other voices. Learn some tips from this vocal expert on how to stretch your throat and hit those high notes in this free video clip.

Singing high notes using a mix voice is very different than other voices. Learn some tips from this vocal expert on how to stretch your throat and hit those high notes in this free video clip.

Learn how to take care of your voice, including tips on throat nodes in this free online video lesson. Learn how to sing, with vocal training & basic singing instruction.

Learn to open up your throat when singing and other tips from our vocal coach in this free online singing lesson. Learn how to sing, with vocal training & basic singing instruction.

Learn tips on how to sing with your diaphram instead of your throat in this free video clip on musical instruments.

Becoming a classical musician takes time, patience and practice. It won't come naturally. With the right combination of the three elements, no matter what your natural voice range is, you can...

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...

Just as wind instrument players need to learn to control their breath properly to play their instrument, singers must learn how to breathe properly to control their vocal instrument. Incorrect...

How To Sing High Notes Without Straining your Voice

Pig squeals or "bree"-ing is a form of vocals most commonly used in grindcore metal bands. As opposed to screaming, the squealing technique is done somewhat quietly with a lot of amplification and...

Having a great singing voice is a gift, and one that shouldn't be taken for granted. Learning how to protect your voice is just as important as learning as how to sing properly, and is often...

Sooner or later, it happens to every singer. You wake up with a sore throat. You open your mouth to talk, and all that comes out is a raspy, froggy sound. You have an audition or a performance...

Sore throats are the bane of a singer’s existence. They can happen any time of the year, but they seem to occur more frequently in the winter. There are many ways to treat a sore throat, but the...

Imagine this situation: you slave all semester in your voice lessons, perfecting your technique and learning challenging music, only to come down with a sore throat a week before your recital. The...

Anyone can get up on stage and sing, but singing well takes practice and knowledge of proper vocal technique. If you have problem areas in your voice, focus on correcting it before learning new...

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...

Your performance on stage will either be improved or hindered by the foods you eat beforehand. They can affect your diaphragm and throat. Healthy choices will enhance your vocal chords and help...

Keeping your throat, sinus cavity and vocal cords well hydrated is essential to maintaining a quality singing voice. Proper hydration not only gives you the energy needed to sustain a performance,...

Many amateur singers take voice lessons to improve the quality of their singing, and one exercise that your vocal coach will help you with is learning how to open up your vocals. Many performers...

Death metal is not everyone's favorite style of music. But if you've ever tried to sing it, you know that there is some serious skill involved. Most people can make themselves sound like the...

A great scream makes a movie scene. In a song, it conveys emotions ranging from passion to pain. A scream is also an effective personal stress management tool. But cathartic as it may be,...