Performing Singing with a Cold and Sore Throat: Your Ultimate Guide I know it is not recommended to sing with a cold or sore throat, but I am here to tell you that it can be done. You need to be smart about it and you should avoid it if possible, but sometimes you may feel like you don't have the
Performing How to Hold a Microphone When Singing: A Mental Checklist Whether you have just started singing or have been singing for years, every singer will come to realise that there is a wrong and right way to hold a microphone. Whether they choose to follow that advice is up to them, but there are definitely benefits to holding a microphone
Performing 3 Basics on How to Accompany Yourself on Piano + Chord Chart Playing piano while singing is such a great feeling. When I first started to accompany myself, it was refreshing to know that I could practice by myself and get lost in the music that I was creating. This is one skill I would recommend for every singer, so here are
Performing How to Sing While Dancing: 5 Essential Training Tips It's easy to think you're not talented enough if you can't sing and dance like other singers on stage. But it's actually not as easy as it looks and takes a good deal of training. Anyone can train themselves to dance while they sing, and this article will show you
Performing The 4 Steps to Joining a Choir + How Anyone Can Joining a choir crosses the mind of many singers, whether a trained singer or someone who just enjoys singing around the house. Sometimes it can be hard to take the first step in finding a choir to join, or even knowing where to look. This article will therefore shed some
Performing 12 Ways Anyone Can Sing Confidently on Stage One of the most challenging aspects of singing is having the confidence to sing on stage in front of a live audience. A lack of confidence will not only affect the quality of your voice, but it will also affect how the audience perceives you. Some of the greatest singers
Performing What to Do Before a Singing Performance - A Simple Timeline It is easy to think that a great singer can just walk on stage and deliver the performance of a lifetime. But the truth is that all singers spend countless hours preparing for their performance, particularly in the week before. I have therefore written this guide for singers so they
Performing 5 Steps to Finding the Best Song For Your Voice When you hear a song that inspires you or gives you chills, you can be moved in a way that brings you to tears. This is not just a reaction to the lyrics of the song, but how the singer has tailored the melody to their own individual voice. They
Performing 15 Ways to Prepare for a Singing Audition Do you have a singing audition coming up? Well done! That’s half the battle. Now you’re probably wondering what to do before the audition. This article contains 15 ways you can prepare for your audition and help steal the show. It also helps to know what the judges
Performing 17 Things to Know Before Busking Have you been considering busking? Well I’m here to help. Busking is a great way to make a quick buck if you’re willing to put yourself out there. Singers not only use busking to help supplement their income, but they also use it as practice. The casual environment
Performing How to Hold Back Tears While You Sing Singing without crying can be very difficult. That lump in your throat is in the worst place for a singer. I’ve had this issue many times while on stage, so it was something that warranted a little bit of research. Crying can be prevented while singing by doing the
Performing Singing in a Foreign Language: 8 Helpful Tips Singing in a foreign language can be both beautiful and challenging. I’ve done this on a number of occasions, most recently performing a duet of The Prayer. Thankfully I had studied a little bit of Italian in high school and in university, but sometimes for some of the unfamiliar
Performing What is 'A Cappella' and How to Sing It (with song ideas) You may have heard the term ‘A Cappella’ in the music world, or maybe even in the movies. If you’re anything like me, you’re now interested in seeing whether you too can sing A Cappella. ‘A Cappella’ is a term used to define singing without music and instruments.