One of the most common problems beginning singers face is learning how to sing on pitch. Understanding sing on pitch meaning is crucial for beginners – it refers to accurately matching the exact frequency of a musical note. Many aspiring...
Read more10 Secrets to a Remarkable Speaking Voice
The ability to communicate yourself clearly is one of the most valuable skills in business today. And it all starts with your speaking voice. Whether you’re asking your boss for a raise or speaking to 1,000 people, how you speak matters...
Read moreRepertoire 101: How to Pick the Right Songs
With the sad news of David Bowie’s passing this week, I can’t help but remember the times when I would play in the San Francisco metro stations for hours at a time, desperately hoping to make a connection with the quickly passing...
Read moreThe Ramsey Voice Studio Mix Tape
It’s finally here. This is the Ramsey Voice Studio Mix Tape! A collection of great singers and their songs on Spotify. These singers and their songs have been selected on the basis of their beauty, difficulty (many are easy, and many are...
Read moreWhat's the Deal with Those Bratty Sounds?
This week’s question comes to us from Dr. Paula Starche. Paula is amazing in her analysis of our lessons and progress. One time, she asked me “So what is the difference between the bratty sound and the attitude sound you have me...
Read moreStop Eating These Foods Before You Sing
We all know that food affects our bodies. But did you know the food you eat also affects your voice? As a matter of fact, the food we eat is one of the biggest causes of vocal problems. And singers are more likely to have vocal problems than...
Read moreThe 8 Singing Voice Types: Find Out Yours Here!
As a voice teacher people ask me all the time about the different voice types. Every singer wants to know his or her voice type. Usually for two reasons: 1) So they know their range (how high or low they can sing) and… 2) So they know what...
Read moreHow Do Singers Who Have Never Taken a Voice Lesson Get So Good?
How Does Someone Who’s Never Had a Voice Lesson Get So Good? Does it make you mad when you see someone who is insanely talented and they never even took a voice lesson? Man, they make it look so easy, don’t they? They waltz on stage puffing...
Read moreBecoming a Famous Singer
An episode from the starvation years: I had just finished playing an hour set in the 24th & Mission Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station when two young crust punks came up to me as I was packing up. “You’re real good man! Just like that...
Read moreStop These Common Singing Problems
Many singers make mistakes when they’re performing. Whether it’s alone in a practice room or on stage in front of thousands of people, everyone make vocal mistakes. But the truth is that most of these vocal problems are easily avoided...
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