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:
How to do SOVT exercises
What are SOVT exercises? SOVT stands for ‘semi-occluded vocal tract’ - a fancy way of saying that the air is partially blocked on its way out of your mouth. There are several different types of SOVT exercises, which all have different levels of air resistance, and different advantages and disadvantages. The benefits of this type of exercise are scientifically proven, so I encourage my students to build some into their day whenever and wherever they can. Here’s a handy breakdown of the what, when, and how of SOVT exercises.
5 things you should know about starting singing lessons
If you’re venturing into the singing studio for the first time, you may have some anxiety about singing in front of somebody new during the first lessons - don’t worry! It’s totally normal to take a little bit of time to feel settled and relaxed.
6 Ways You Can Practise Singing Silently
As much as we might love singing there are times when we need to be quiet, whether that’s because we are in a place where we can’t sing full volume (such as if it’s very late and you’ve got neighbours, a sleeping baby, or a housemate with a headache), we’re going about our daily lives in public (like in queue at the post office or on a train on the way to work) or we have a vocal health issue that needs vocal rest. In these kinds of circumstances, there are still several ways of practising singing without actually singing. Here are a few ideas for silent practice…
How to get the best out of online singing lessons
Since the pandemic, the world has really opened up, and online lessons can work brilliantly when we get the set-up correct. To help us get the best out of online voice lessons, here’s my go-to checklist