Marshmallow Discipline
How to instill talent in your child (and in yourself!) While many still believe that great talents such as Beethoven or Mozart were born with a gift and simply...
Jun 2010 29
Jun 2010 16
Why All The Myths???
When it comes to myths and false information, there are so many in the singing community that it would be impossible to name them all in one blog...
Jun 2010 8
Exhalation Myths Exposed
As a follow-up to the last 2 posts referring to the myths given by Dr Deirdre Michael in the latest edition of the “Journal of Singing” (the official...
Jun 2010 1
Inhalation Myths Exposed
Last week, I shared some inhalation and exhalation myths given by Dr Deirdre Michael in the latest edition of the “Journal of Singing” (the official journal of the...
May 2010 25
Sing from your Diaphragm? What?
In the latest edition of the “Journal of Singing” (the official journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing), voice teacher and speech-language pathologist Dr Deirdre Michael...
May 2010 18
In The Spotlight: “Karaoke-Version.com”
No.1 Source For Instrumental Tracks and Karaoke Music. A student of mine recently told me about “Karaoke Version”, the online store for MP3 instrumental tracks, karaoke tracks and even...
Apr 2010 20
In The Spotlight: “Yoga” for Singers
Featured in this months’ spotlight is not a website, not a blogger, but a practice. The practice of “Yoga”. The singer who has already tried yoga, surely knows...
Apr 2010 14
What is your vocal quality?
No two voices are exactly alike (that is of course, if we take out vocal imitators). When speaking of the attributes to a persons unique vocal sound,...
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Mar 2010 24
To Rest or Not to Rest the Voice?
Just because the singer is using his or her voice correctly, that does not mean the vocal instrument will never get tired. Vocal fatigue can take place...
Mar 2010 16
In the Spotlight: “Once More With Feeling” by Susan Eichhorn-Young
This Months Spotlight features a blog by New York Voice teacher Susan Eichhorn-Young who shares her musings and observations from the studio. Susan covers many topics in a singer’s...
Mar 2010 9
Fascinating Sounds by the Vocal Instrument
The human voice is one of the most amazing and versatile instruments of all. It can produce extremely high and low notes, different colors and volumes of...
Mar 2010 2
No strain, no pain… so don’t strain!
In a singers world, it is best to omit the expression “no pain, no gain” because the last thing you want to feel when singing is pain –...
Feb 2010 23
Website Updates…
Since the team at singg.tv is always looking to better your experience on the website and bring improvements on a regular basis, you can expect to see a...
Feb 2010 16
In The Spotlight: “Musical Theatre Talk with Trish Causey”
Patricia (Trish) Causey is a performer/composer from the Mississippi Gulf Coast who has a love for musical theatre. Through her online radio show, Trish takes a look...
Feb 2010 2
Singing Tip 10: Help! Im Out Of Breath!!!
One of the most common problems found amongst singers has to do with feeling out of breath and not being able to sustain a phrase.
Jan 2010 26
Sing With An Opened Throat
Ok. Umm… What? There are often confusing and contradictive images and concepts given in the singing community. Surely, the idea of “opened throat” is one of them. The...
Jan 2010 13
New Years Resolutions For The Singer
Well songbirds, to tell you the truth, I am not big on making new years resolutions as I feel that good habits can be taken on at any...
Dec 2009 15
In The Spotlight
As a singer and vocal teacher, my passion for everything related to the voice has me surfing all over the web in order to find some common ground...
Dec 2009 8
Singing Tip 7: The Singer’s Best Friend…
Water, water, and more water!!! You should always aim to sip about 8 glasses of room temperature water throughout the day. H2O is the singer’s best friend, so do...
Nov 2009 24
Singing Tip 6: The Alexander Technique For Your Big, Fat Head!
When it comes to singing, two very important elements one must address are posture and breath management. In order to sing with ease, we must allow for the...
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Nov 2009 10
Singing Tip 5: High And Low On A Motor Boat!
After reading the title here, you were probably imagining a lovely boat ride in the beautiful ocean, with the sun on your face and the wind at...
Oct 2009 27
Singing Tip 4: Feel The Buzz?
Of course, when I speak of getting a buzz, I am not talking about anything related to alcohol or drugs! They do NOT help you sing better (although,...
Oct 2009 13
Singing Tip 3: Yes; m hmm
To work on the natural onset of the voice, try this humming type of sound like when you agree to something or when you are intrigued. Say: “m...
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Oct 2009 5
Singing Tip 2: The Straw, The Snake, And The Bee
As seen in last week’s tip, try breathing in very slowly through a straw (or a tiny opening in the lips), but this time, breathe out on a...
Oct 2009 5
Seeing, hearing and feeling the voice
and training the most important muscle of all; the mind! When it comes to training the voice, the singer must note all of the important elements of study such...
Sep 2009 10
The Benefits of Singing and Training the Voice
For all aspiring singers, training the voice means getting the most out of the vocal instrument, being able to command the voice with ease, and deliver a song...
Sep 2009 5
Singing Tip 1: Breathe Through A Straw
The breath activates the voice and carries the sound; this is why practicing good breath management is so important in vocal training.
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