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6 Breathing Exercises for Singers It is odd, you might think, that we would need to learn how to breathe in singing classes – isn’t it, after all, a very basic human process? Indeed, as we go through our daily lives, much of our breathing is involuntary, and only sufficient for helping our other organs function and for regular talking. However, singing uses up a lot more breath than usual, as it requires more energy for the voice to be more projected in volume and to reach notes that are higher than our regular speaking range. Moreover, singing requires us to hold our breath longer for extended passages of music. Thus, learning how our breath works and how to manage it is one of the most vital lessons we learn in singing classes. Breathing properly also helps with stress relief and increases our focus, as there is more oxygen in the brain. Here are a few breathing exercises to get you started: Feeling the breath Sit on the edge of the chair. Mak...

What To Eat & What to Avoid For A Good Singing Voice By Micheal Shina Tosin Seasoned professional singers know that a healthy body equates to a healthy voice. If you encounter any singer, whether opera or pop, they’ll give you a list of what they eat and what they try to avoid. Here’s a compilation of what food is good for singing and what’s bad for your throat: GOOD: Non-gassy liquids – One of the best foods for the singing voice is actually liquids. According to the New York Times, the Metropolitan Opera singers usually request for drinks like water, flat soda, and Snapple before they go on stage. Singers HAVE to stay hydrated, especially when they go for long periods of singing without breaks. It’s also best to have non-fizzy liquids to avoid the risk of burping while singing. Soprano Patricia Racette prefers watered-down Gatorade as it gives her an energy boost of sugar and electrolytes while she performs and also keeps her throat moist. GO...

Best Vocal Training Tips To Make Your Voice Shine Based on scientific studies, human skills and characteristics are either from nature or nurture. The singing voice is not foreign to this. Even if you are born with a great singing voice, it is still necessary to practice it to maintain or enhance it. And even if it is not innately within you, the truth is, your golden voice is just steps away from being unleashed. Here are some tips on how to improve your voice: Be fit and do physical exercises. For pianists, their instrument is the piano. For vocalists like you, your body is your instrument. Taking care of your health is a must as you need to have the stamina to endure an entire performance. Think of the concert artists, how do they last through one-hour performance? They do physical exercises to keep their body fit. Caring for our health help us to sing better as it helps you enhance your posture which is important in voice training. Munch on those...

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