Frequently Asked Questions (and answers to them all)!
In my years of teaching singing, I've learned that many students have questions when they're first getting started. I've compiled the most frequently asked questions I get and put them into an order to take you from a beginner to a pro singer.
So take a look at the most commonly asked questions, then click the links to read the article or watch a video and start improving your voice right away!
Singing Foundations:
Can anyone learn to sing/how long will it take to sound good?
Answer:
It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been on the road for 20 years or you’re just starting out. You can improve your voice and learn how to sing better. Rather than keep them secret, I wanted to share 40 proven singing techniques that will teach you how to sing today...
How do I sing from the diaphragm/improve my breath control?
Answer:
Learning to breathe for singing is actually one of the easiest ways to improve your singing voice. So today, let’s talk about how to breathe correctly when you sing and then I’ll give you 3 tricks to increase your breath control like crazy...
How can I sing more in tune/hold a pitch better?
Answer:
One of the most common problems beginning singers face is learning to sing on pitch. If you have a hard time hitting the right notes, know that singing off key doesn’t necessarily mean you’re tone deaf. So today, I'll show you why you may be singing flat and 3 exercises to sing in tune fast...
What's my vocal type/singing classfication?
Answer:
Every singer wants to know his or her voice type.
1) So they know their range (how high or low they can sing) and…
2) So they know what they can expect out of their voice. Today we'll discuss the 8 singing voice types and examples from popular music. Then I'll show you how you can find your own voice type...
How do I increase my singing power?
Answer:
Everyone wants more vocal power. After all, there’s no shortage of breathy or soft singers out there!
But it doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out: You can sing with more vocal power. So today, I want to show you my 5 favorite exercises to sing more powerfully without destroying your voice...
How can I train my falsetto/head voice?
Answer:
Head voice and falsetto are terms that refer to the high notes in a singer's range. And though they are different in tone, learning how to use them is very important in your singing. Here are my 3 favorite exercises for training your head voice and falsetto...
Building Vocal Control
How can I gain vocal control?
Answer:
Vocal control means something different to every singer. Some think vocal control means singing on pitch. Others think it means singing without strain. Today, I want to show you what vocal control actually means and give you 10 steps to improve your voice control...
How do I learn to hit high notes?
Answer:
If you can’t sing high notes yet, don’t let it get you down. Before you resign yourself to a life of low notes, let me say this: You can learn to sing high notes. It just takes a certain amount of practice and the right vocal exercises. Here are my 10 favorite exercises to hit higher notes than you thought possible...
How can I expand my vocal range?
Answer:
One of the biggest reasons singers take voice lessons is to expand vocal range. The best part is almost any singer can expand their range! So today, let’s talk about your vocal range, and along the way I’ll show you 3 great ways to expand it...
How can I learn to sing in mixed voice?
Answer:
Mixed voice is the most powerful yet often misunderstood tool in the singer’s toolbox. Today, we’ll go over the basics of mix voice, look at some common misconceptions surrounding it, and discuss how you can achieve it in your singing. Then we’ll work through five fantastic exercises to help you develop your own mixed voice...
How do I belt my singing voice?
Answer:
There’s no getting around it: If you’re learning how to sing, you need to learn how to belt. Today, let’s take a moment to define what belting means and what causes that amazing vocal sound. Then I’ll give you 5 vocal techniques to belt your singing voice today...
How do I fix my vocal break?
Answer:
We’ve all been there. You’re going up to that beautiful high note when all of a sudden your voice cracks like a 12-year-old boy’s. The truth is, vocal breaks are very common. Today, we'll talk about the two main causes of vocal breaks then I'll give you 3 exercises to fix them...
How can I sing low notes better?
Answer:
However hard low notes can be, being able to expand vocal range upwards and downwards is a crucial part of singing. Today we’ll talk about where low notes come from, how to sing them, and (most importantly) how to sound great singing them. Then we’ll go over 5 of my favorite exercises to practice hitting low notes with a full and rich sound...
Advanced Singing Techniques
How do I stop singing nasal/improve my vocal tone?
Answer:
Everyone wants a beautiful and full-sounding vocal tone when they sing. But vocal tone can be one of the most difficult singing concepts to master. So today, I'll show you my favorite exercises to improve your vocal tone...
How do I sing vibrato?
Answer:
Vibrato is one singing technique that can make any singer sound world class. But vibrato doesn’t just work wonders for the listener. Learning how to sing vibrato will also make you feel like a world-class singer. So here are my 12 favorite vibrato techniques...
How can I sing whistle register?
Answer:
Who wouldn’t want to have the same incredible whistle notes as Mariah Carey, Minnie Ripperton or Ariana Grande? But what if you could actually teach yourself to sing in whistle register today? Today, I'll show you my 10 favorite exercises for finding whistle register.
How do I sing riffs and runs?
Answer:
Riffs and runs are some of the coolest, most exciting, and fun parts of learning how to sing. The truth is that singing riffs and runs are easy when you learn to sing with lots of flexibility and you know which scales to use. Today we’ll go over the basics of riffs and runs, discuss the differences between them, and conclude with two exercises to help you use them in your own singing...
How do I stop straining when I sing?
Answer:
Nobody likes vocal strain. We all know it, we’ve all felt it, and we’ve all wondered how to get rid of it. Today we’ll go over the basics of vocal strain, why it happens, and look at some of its common sources. Then we’ll work through ten exercises that will reduce strain in your voice and show you how to sing better...
How do I stop imitating my favorite singer and find my unique vocal style?
Answer:
Everyone wants to find their unique style. But vocal style isn't an easy thing anyone can tell you. It takes some simple but effective techniques to find your true voice. Today I'll show you my favorite exercises for finding your true voice...