Tips for Interpreting a Jazz Ballad

1. Learn the melody as the composer wrote it. Learn to sing it a cappella so you know it “in your bones.” 2. Check out iconic and obscure versions of the song. Notice what you like or dislike, what you think works or doesn’t. 3. Learn the chords and/or sound of the accompaniment and the […]

Diction + Resonance: A Formula for Better Singing

Resonance is a big deal in singing. So is diction.

Are You a Professional Voice User?

Vocalists, actors, radio hosts, salespeople, professors, coaches, attorneys, receptionists and telemarketers can all be considered professional voice users.

Sounds Like …

“If I’m going to sing like someone else, then I don’t need to sing at all.” — Billie Holiday

This takes a while to figure out. (Well, it took me a while.)

How to Sing in Tune

Singing in tune requires two things – the ability to accurately hear pitches and the vocal technique to accurately produce them.

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