Singing Advice

Rescuing Voices

Dave Stroud is a Los Angeles–based voice teacher who has been called to rescue many a tour or recording session.

Teaching Yourself a Dialect

Knowing what to listen for, how to break it down, how to practice, and then turning your work into something that will convince a native speaker is not easy to do, at least without a little guidance.

Fear of Singing

"When working with new clients, I always begin by trying to ascertain what it is about their voices that they perceive as problematic or would like to improve."

Juilliard Coach Andrew Wade Gives Emergency Vocal Tips

There are five parts to Wade's immediate approach: breathing, steaming, drinking water, humming and—just to be certain suspected pharyngitis isn't actually laryngitis—see a physician.

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.

Creating Your Commercial Demo

There are as many types of voiceover demo, but usually, when people ask if you have a voiceover demo, they really mean a commercial voiceover demo.

Acting Rock Songs

Sheri Sanders has figured something out about the relationship of rock musicals to rock music that she claims few others guiding rock-musical aspirants these days have wised up to.

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.

Modern Melismas and More

In contemporary styles such as pop, R&B, and jazz, vocal improvisation is a vital component of an exciting performance. But many well-trained singers can freeze up when asked to improvise.

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.