Are you a singing student looking to improve your vocal technique? Or perhaps you are looking for the perfect gift for someone who loves to sing? Maybe you are taking singing lessons, but would like to have all vocal tips in one place? If any of the above apply to you, then you will love…
By Monika Welch Facebook Youtube Instagram Pinterest We all know practice makes perfect. But, it is what and how we practise that makes the real difference. When you start taking singing lessons, your tutor will likely advise you to practise at home. And whilst this is of course good advice, beginner students may feel confused by…
What are the most important elements of the right mindset for singing success? There are four fundamental elements that a success-oriented mindset must have. These include the following: Vocal technique is of course the number one requirement for becoming a great singer. But, alongside technique, the other most powerful tool and influential factor in whether…
By Monika Welch Facebook Youtube Instagram Pinterest If you are a singer, your entire body is your instrument and the way you hold it will have an impact on the sound you produce. So, the correct posture and body alignment for singing and speaking are essential if you want to sound good. The optimal posture…
All success is built on regular work and dedication. This includes singing. But, spending hours on end just singings songs, won’t help you improve your vocal technique. So, what daily habits can help you achieve a healthy singing voice and transform the way you sound? Your body is your instrument, so to develop a reliable…
By Monika Welch Facebook Youtube Instagram Pinterest SOVT (semi-occluded vocal tract) exercises are vocal warm ups that involve narrowing at some point in the vocal tract, for example the mouth being partially closed during sound production. Due to the mouth space being reduced, some of the airflow that travels from the lungs reflects at the…
By Monika Welch Facebook Youtube Instagram Pinterest Resonance is a term used to describe the vibrations that create the tone of your voice. If used skilfully, resonance can deliver amazing volume and powerful sound without straining the voice. To take full advantage of resonance, you need to learn to use your resonators, i.e. your throat,…
By Monika Welch Facebook Youtube Instagram Pinterest Having a cold and a cough with mucus is never pleasant. But, in the case of singers, it is an absolute nightmare. Whilst singing over a mild cold with no throat symptoms may be possible, singing with a sore throat and a cough with mucus, is pretty much…
By Monika Welch Facebook Youtube Instagram Pinterest To sing or not to sing? Have you thought of trying singing lessons, but feeling hesitant? Perhaps you have always wanted to sing, but never found the confidence to try? Well, if you love singing, but feeling unsure if you should consider vocal training, this post will give…
By Monika Welch Facebook Youtube Instagram Pinterest Most singing students would have heard of ‘lip trills’, ‘lip rolls’ or ‘lip bubbles’ and likely wondered why singing teachers recommend doing them. What are lip trills, and do they truly benefit the voice? If so, why are lip trill exercises good and what are the benefits of…