Do what feels good

Every singer is different. Your voice is like a fingerprint! Some exercises and warm-ups will feel good and some might NOT. This is normal. Singing requires us to connect the mind and body. Listen to your body and participate in exercises that challenge you, but avoid exercises that feel strained. If you struggle with straining and finding warm-ups that feel good, I made this video for you.

Nail down the basics

Ask yourself: Do I have a basic understanding of my vocal range? Am I able to sing in tune? Do I have a sense of rhythm? If you’re not sure, that’s totally okay. That is what I am here for. Exploring your voice is A LOT easier when you have a handle on the basics. If you need help with singing in tune, this video may help you! I also have a video that breaks down vocal range.

Explore and uncover your voice

You can feel secure in your voice without learning to read music. In my voice lessons with students, we develop a shared language over time. We attach words like chest voice, mixed voice, and head voice to the styles you access in your voice. Attaching vocabulary to your range, style, and sound can accelerate the process. Why? It gives your brain something to attach those sensations and sounds to. In this playlist, I break down how to find your sound.

“Begin with the end in mind.” - Dr. Stephen Covey

If you’re struggling and don’t know where to start, determining your singing goals will help. This helps narrow down what type of instruction you need and the exercises to focus on. Too often I see students stuck because of information overload. (Totally valid.) Here are some questions to ask yourself: Do I just want to improve my tone? Sing at karaoke? Audition for a musical? What type of singer do I want to be? (P.S.: If you tend to get stuck in “analysis paralysis,” I made this video for you.)

Get a second opinion

You don’t have to guess or get stuck with “information overload.” Because the sound is coming from us, it is challenging to get a clear idea of what needs attention in our singing approach. Singing lessons online are extremely effective and I see students find joy and clarity in their singing experience as quickly as one lesson. I love my job for this reason.