Hearing a beautiful voice belt out a song is still one of the most awe-inspiring, alluring things that we can experience. Throughout centuries and millennia, myths and legends are rife with people and creatures blessed with a magical voice and the endless accolades that go with it. It’s no wonder we believe singing is a … Read more

So, you have finally decided to give singing a try for real. For most of us, this is a road filled with hard work and patience as we slowly improve our singing skills. Hours of singing scales, mimicking pitch and tone, and breathing exercises await you, but there is no need to feel discouraged. As … Read more

So, you have an affinity for a heavy singing sound and want to learn to scream sing like some of your favorite bands? You might worry that your voice will not be able to withstand the strain of scream-singing. After all, there are plenty of horror stories about singers losing their voices or damaging their … Read more

When most singing novices hear the word “diaphragm,” they might associate it either with hiccups or that painful, desperate sensation of trying to catch your breath when something knocks the wind out of you. Few are aware that their diaphragm is one of the most essential parts of a person’s singing apparatus. In fact, learning … Read more

The success of movies like Pitch Perfect put harmony singing back into the spotlight and lit a fire under a whole new a capella movement. That full, rich sound you hear when several singers are singing the same song but using different notes is called harmony — a long-time staple of the classics, including opera … Read more

Ever listened to a great song and wanted to track down the name of it so that you can listen to it over and over again? I think we’ve all experienced this dilemma where we know the lyrics to a song but need to know the name to hunt it back down in the future.  With … Read more

Opera often is considered one of the most challenging singing styles, and with good reason. Opera singers must master the fundamentals of singing. But they also must rely on their bodies to produce the tremendous volume levels required to sing over a full orchestra. If you’ve been to a live opera and have been deeply … Read more

It looks simple enough to sing and play guitar at the same time, right? Most people assume that singing comes naturally and that all you need to do is add some guitar over the top. But if you’ve ever tried singing and playing guitar at the same time, you know it’s much more complicated than … Read more

Having a voice with grit is almost a prerequisite for singing in a rock band. It adds depth and emotion to the music in a way that can’t be matched by clean vocals. Singing with grit is the less extreme version of voice distortion, with heavy metal growls being on the opposite end of the … Read more