
Develop proper breathing fundamentals to support a strong, lasting voice. Learn two simple exercises to reduce neck and shoulder tension, build breath capacity, and sing with endurance.
Combine the dangly marionette and hissing breathing exercises into one fluid vocal drill, log it on your daily practice sheet, and repeat three to four times daily to track progress.
Centralize the voice by aligning sound with the body's center, from the mouth to the heart, fostering natural resonance and emotional storytelling through effortless singing.
Learn to relax and open the throat by yawning, letting the larynx stay relaxed as you approach higher notes, using yawning as a counterweight to clear the air passage.
Focus on the five basic vowels in placement, open the throat, and create space for airflow as you modify vowels to reach higher notes.
Use a spoken warm up to access a natural, innate singing technique by returning to childlike, instinctual cries. Focus on simple exercises that lift soft power without technical explanations.
Develop a connected vocal feel from the gut for A, E, I, O, U staccato scales by diaphragmatic support and core engagement, bridging passaggi while staying connected.
Develop legato technique through scale exercises, emphasizing dynamic control from soft piano to loud forte while maintaining continuous connection across the vocal range.
Practice a lower end cooling down routine to relax and stretch the vocal chords with support, using imagery of an elastic band, a waterfall, and a cathedral to create space.
DAILY VOCAL PRACTICE (3-4 Times a Week)
Hissing Marionette
Humming / Lip Trills Scales
Ma, Ma, Ma! Spoken Scales
A, E, I, O, U - Legato Scales
A, E, I, O, U - Staccato Scales
Legato Scales on an “A”
A, E, I, O, U - Lower Cool Down Scales
DAILY VOCAL PRACTICE (3-4 Times a Week)
Hissing Marionette
Humming / Lip Trills Scales
Ma, Ma, Ma! Spoken Scales
A, E, I, O, U - Legato Scales
A, E, I, O, U - Staccato Scales
Legato Scales on an “A”
A, E, I, O, U - Lower Cool Down Scales
Study Singing With Award Winning Broadway & National Tour Credited Singing & Voice Instructor!
Learn The Secrets Of The Trade From Award Winning Broadway Credited Voice Coach!
With over 20 years of performing and voice training experience, and having studied with the best in the industry, including 2-time Academy Award winning composer A.R. Rahman and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, I will provide you with a wealth of information, and the tools you need, to bring your singing voice to the next level! These are the secrets of the trade I wish I had as a singer at the beginning of my career! I cut out the fluff and get to what works! You will learn:
- How to expand your vocal range, singing from the bottom all the way to the top SEAMLESSLY!
- How to properly warm up your voiceHow to prevent vocal damage and strain
- How to utilize your breath efficiently
- How to eliminate bad vocal and performing habits
- How to sing with much more emotion and feeling
- How to sing much more dynamically
- How to sing with control and power
LEARN FROM A TEACHER WHO’S BEEN THERE!
If you liked this class and want to continue your singing journey, take my follow-up class:
Singing Made Easy! Level 2: Sing like a Pro