Vocal Tip: Choosing a Voice Teacher

So you want to take voice lessons?  You are in a good place to find the right teacher.  Most reputable teachers will have a website for their business.  Finding the right teacher for you will take some time but it will be well worth it.  A good teacher/student fit is priceless and you’ll know when you found it.  You and your teacher will “click”. Here are a couple of questions to ask...

Vocal Tip: Find Your Own Style

It’s not easy to find your own voice.  That too takes time.  Here are a few ways to start: 1) Copy all your favorites.  If you copy just one, you’ll end up being a copy cat.  If you copy all, people will say, you sound a little like so and so and kind of like so-and-so.  That’s a good thing. 2) Listen to yourself sing.  Most of my students, even though I encourage it, don’t...

Vocal Tip: Stay Hydrated

So you should drink water while performing right? Well, kind of.  When preparing for a show, it is important to be hydrated.   Your vocal cords and throat are moist and need to be lubricated to function well.  However, don’t expect to drink water during the performance to stay hydrated.   If you want to be hydrated, drink two hours before a performance.  If your voice is a little scratchy, try...