Singing in English: Tips for ESL Singers and Coaches
Singing in English as a non-native speaker is a challenge that can be surmounted with a good vocal coach and an understanding of the quirks of the language.
Singing in English as a non-native speaker is a challenge that can be surmounted with a good vocal coach and an understanding of the quirks of the language.
Vocal coach Meghan Nixon explains how ear training, musicianship, and “singing smart” go hand in hand, and shares her framework for hitting the right notes.
With tweaks in instrumentals and arrangements, Mexican indie band Canvas breathes new life into Latin pop star Juan Gabriel’s iconic “Yo No Nací Para Amar”.
Vocal coach Molly Webb debunks some common myths of the vocal world, giving the truth about singing from the diaphragm, why vocal damage occurs, and more.
Learn how one independent musician found success by embracing a world of influences and encompassing many musical identities.
Explore how to use the pentatonic scale and solfa as the basis for your sung improvisation. This exercise will help you internalise the solfa syllables.
Dive into the world of absurd, unbearably corny, and just-plain-bad lyrics, and learn how songs become smash hits in spite of (or because of) them!
Using Solfa hand signals can help you better understand the relationship between pitch and notes in the music you sing. Give it a try and have a little fun!
Spoken solfeggio as developed by Ettore Pozzoli is an effective way to learn the instinct for solfa syllables, helping you to transcribe and sight-sing.
One big reason people don’t sing is they’re worried about the sound of their voice. Here’s why and how you can learn to love the sound of your singing voice.
With a promising performance career, the controversial 3.5-octave tenor Dr. Dan found his true passion in helping others claim their birthright: to sing.