Go Pro as a Singer: Vocal Technique and Business Advice

Learn intercostal breathing as the foundation for good sound, using diaphragmatic support to keep breaths quiet and controlled. Practice sustaining phrases with body awareness to protect the voice from tension.

Use the siren exercise to extend your vocal range, monitor voice health, stay hydrated, and practice a gradual up-and-down slide without pushing the high or low end.

Explore projection and twang to boost voice power and tone, while practicing consistency across registers and focusing on notes you actually use.

Explore how diction and enunciation of English consonants shape vocal expression in opera, and practice tongue twisters and pronunciation to convey emotion.

Explore voice qualities that resemble speaking style in singing, using folk and oral traditions as examples, and practice singing 'happy birthday' with a speech-like cadence and accent.

Explore voice qualities and twang as a tool for projection and volume, and learn how different accents and speech styles influence singing across classical and theatre genres.

Develop a distinctive artist brand and unique site for commercial music, guided by legendary voices like Frank Sinatra and the signs shaping the image you want to present.

Explores Sam Smith's upper register, falsetto, and gospel-influenced vocal qualities, highlighting his vulnerable storytelling, improvisation, and influences from female icons like Whitney Houston and Chaka Khan.

Analyzing Shawn Mendes's vocal dynamic—speech quality, falsetto, and twang—across pop and folk pop, this case study highlights his online start on Vine and tenor to low register.

Master vocal phrasing by stressing different words in a line to reveal emotion, determine where to break phrases, and evaluate what sounds most natural.

Analyze movement and posture to amplify vocal performance, energy, and audience connection, using examples from Freddie Mercury, Tina Turner, and Nicole Scherzinger; consider balance, dress impact, and expressive gestures.

Master consonants and plosives to improve intelligible singing; practice short, precise consonant articulation in studio settings to ensure clear lyrics and better musical phrasing.

Maintain vocal health by staying hydrated to nourish the mucosa, avoiding smoking and caffeine, and limiting yelling. Seek medical advice if voice issues persist.

Choose four strongest tracks that reflect your brand and genre, place the strongest first, and gather feedback from established artists and producers before recording.

Learn to write your own songs by mastering common song forms like verse, chorus, and bridge, aligning lyrics with genre, mood, and your artist identity, with collaboration tips.

Understand when physical CDs are worth producing for demos and events, weigh costs and print runs, and explore download codes and online distribution for monetizing music.

Plan your demos with clear budgeting and contracts, vet costs, and hire reputable professionals; consider crowdfunding and fan rewards, then market and sell the demos to the industry.

Clarify what labels should handle, such as producing and releasing your music, promoting you, and arranging live performances, while noting royalties up to 50% and avoiding upfront fee scams.

Target national radio opportunities by using plugger services, choosing the right shows with engaged listeners, timing airplay to complement tours and releases.