Sing it like you mean it: free feelings and actions lists for singers
Your voice already knows how to laugh, cry, sigh, call and groan. It's been doing it since before you could talk. When you sing with a clear feeling or intention behind each line, you can tap into those natural set-ups and let them shape your sound without you having to enter overthinking territory.
Below you'll find a list of feelings and a list of actions to choose from. Use them in your practice to help you play with what your voice can do, and to help make every line mean something.
What key should I sing it in?
It’s sometimes seen as a badge of honour to be able to sing songs in the original key, but in my opinion this is just silly. Why would you not want to make your singing both comfortable, enjoyable, and have it show you and your voice off to its best? So wherever possible, I always advocate for changing the key to suit your voice. How to find the best key for your voice…
4 ways to prepare for a performance
Putting work into developing your vocal coordination and technical abilities whether or not you have any performances lined up is a smart move. Then you'll be able to trust your instrument to technically manage the demands of the songs when those performance opportunities come up. What does this look like in reality?
How to memorise lyrics
For some of us, this is one of the hardest parts of learning to sing. Over the years I’ve worked out a few ways to help those lyrics go in… here are some I’ve found most helpful: