Singing Advice

‘Annie’ Star Lilla Crawford’s Voice Coach Gives Advice for Young Singers

Badiene Magaziner's students have appeared in many Broadway shows including “Billy Elliot” and “Mary Poppins,” as well as on “American Idol.”

How to Handle Vocal Breaks

One of the more vexing technical challenges for any singer is the dreaded vocal break, that area where notes suddenly become more difficult as the voice tries to transition from the lower to the upper registers.

Teaching Unfamiliar Accents

Plays borrowed from the headlines are not an uncommon phenomenon, and nowadays plays inspired in one way or another by international relations are hardly unexpected.

Hitting Those High Notes

It is no secret that one of the most difficult aspects of singing is hitting the high notes. Good or bad, these notes will usually bring the singer the most attention.

Singing With Mr. Darcy

A tall, good-looking lad—he wouldn't have been playing Mr. Darcy if he weren't—Doug Carpenter more than once refers to singing as his passion.

Learning to Sight-Sing

Being asked to sight-sing—sing a piece of music you're unfamiliar with—can strike fear into the heart of even the most experienced vocalist.

Angela Michael Teaches Others How to Maximize Their Vocal Palette

Singers attempting to enter the professional ranks often find that being gifted and well-trained is not enough. They need to develop a range of vocal sounds, textures, and colors to meet every musical situation.

David Greenspan Discusses Playing All Eight Characters in 'The Patsy'

During the last few months, an undisputed New York theater highlight was David Greenspan taking on all eight roles in the Transport Group's revival of "The Patsy."

Useful iPhone Apps for Singers

The recent explosion of smartphone apps has included a number of great tools for the singer. We have compiled a list of some of the best iPhone apps for helping vocalists stay in top performing shape.

Nancy Reardon's Advice for Reporters and Hosts is Useful for Actors Too

The voice has everything to do with "personality." She says, "The voice is so important—and not a shrill voice. A low voice. Think of the voices you love. They're all low."