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Dive deeper into singing with articles by our vocal coaches on vocal technique, style, and health!

Vocal Technique

Beginner Vocal Exercises

Did you know there are 3 types of beginners that come to our vocal studios for vocal lessons? Yes, a beginner may have been singing ...
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Voice Scales For Singers

In 1998, I released what has become an international best selling, systematic vocal training program titled Singing Success, which was revised and update in 2015 ...
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How to Come Up With a Stage Name

Stage names can evoke associations with certain genres, feelings, and attitudes. They can even pay homage to other artists. Ultimately, a stage name is an ...

My Voice Cracks When I Sing

Over the past few years, I've helped many different clients fix their vocal break. Let's talk about voice cracks!

How To Sing High Notes Without Shouting

Shouting for high notes might be holding you back from your full singing potential. There is a better way!

Top 10 Mistakes Causing Voice Breaks

Most voice breaks experienced by singers are totally preventable. In fact, they usually happen as a result of user error. 

Vocal Style

Difference Between Baritone and Bass Vocal Ranges

The world is full of diverse voices that complement each other in unique ways. They have different qualities, capabilities and roles. In this article, we ...

Icons of Rock Music

Baseline Rock (straightforward): Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison Chuck Berry: electric blues w/ some distortion 50’s Rock: Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, ...

Are you a “real singer”?

Have you struggled lately with the idea that you’re not a real singer? Even the most talented singers fall victim to imposter syndrome. 

5th Man Obligation 

You're the 5th man on the basketball team. If you don’t show up, the game is ruined. Greatness makes no excuses. Do you?

7 Remedies for Bad Vocal Style

Your singing might be boring, distasteful, or weird, and you may not even know it. Or maybe you do know it, but just don’t know ...

5 Industry-Standard Vocal Layers

Vocal layers are the backbone of countless hit songs. They’re often used to create an emotional lift to parts of a song, but these layers ...

Vocal Health

Beginner Vocal Exercises

Did you know there are 3 types of beginners that come to our vocal studios for vocal lessons? Yes, a beginner may have been singing ...

Hydration and Singing-Exposing the Myth

Believe it or not… THIS is the most controversial blog I’ve written to this date. Because so many would understandably ask, “What’s the big deal… ...

Fear Of Vulnerability

If you have a fear of vulnerability, especially as a vocalist, welcome to an extremely large club. Research professor Pat LaDouceur, Ph.D., says, “You’ve probably ...

Vocal Warmup Exercises

Why My Opinion matters “I’m famous, and I just don’t care” was the ostentatious, playful, very non-serious line from a song I wrote featuring a ...

Why Does My Throat Hurt When Singing?

“My throat hurts” is one of the most common stressful situations for a singer to experience, especially with a performance just around the corner. Just ...

Vocal Rest 101

Many singers learn about the need for vocal rest the hard way: by experiencing vocal damage. Don't let this be you!

Vocal Tips

How to Practice Acapella Sining

Singing without instruments is called singing “a cappella,” and it’s an important skill to learn. “Why?” you ask. Good question. Aside from knowing and being ...

Baritone Vocal Range

The concepts of vocal ranges are crucial for singers to fully comprehend their voices. This knowledge will help them appreciate their unique abilities, enabling them ...
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Lip Bubbles and Lip Trills

The lip bubble or lip trill (also called lip roll) is a semi-occluded vocal sound, which means that the mouth is partially closed off by ...

Understanding Bass Vocal Range (What Is Your Voice Type?)

There are six standard voice types. You’re probably familiar with them all, and you’ve probably heard them separated into two groups: Women tend to take ...

How To Find Your Vocal Range (Free Guide)

Before we figure out how to find your vocal range, there are a few things about it that we need to discuss. Voices are delightfully ...

How Long Does it Take to Learn to Sing?

I’ve had the honor, joy, struggle, challenge, privilege and pleasure of coaching 10’s of 1,000’s of singers for nearly 3 and 1/2 decades. So…you could ...

Singing Success Show

How to Get a Record Deal… For Those That Absolutely Want One

In today’s music industry, you will see many artists creating music through various mediums. An independent artist might release music through platforms they can control ...
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How to Never Get Tired of Singing the Same Song

“FREE BIRD! FREE BIRD! FREE BIRD” the typical audience members shouted longingly and some shouted mockingly. “Sweet Caroline! Wonderwall! Margaritaville! Superstitious! Baby Got back! Piano ...

The Making of Singing Success 360 with Guest Dallan Beck

Dallan Beck turns the tables on Brett by asking him about Singing Success 360, and what it took to create it. Dallan reflects on Brett’s ...

Building Relationships In The Music Industry

On this episode, Brett and Dustin talk about building and maintaining relationships in the music industry, pretending to be an extrovert, and making your critics ...

Top 3 Ways To Get Dropped From a Label

On this episode, Brett and Dustin discuss the top three ways to get dumped from your record label… Learn about the Johnny-come-lately, Michael Jordan’s work ...

Top 3 Ways To Gain Label Interest with Special Guest Noah Henson

On this episode, Brett talks with Noah Henson, lead guitarist of multi-award winning Christian rock band Pillar, and country star Brantley Gilbert. Noah shares the ...

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