Vocal Tips

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Let me give you the short answer first….. ABSOLUTELY. Read on to see the advantages and challenges of singing from a young age or a ...

by Brett Manning If you’ve ever had to fight off a yawn during a performance, you can understand how frustrating it can feel. Not only ...

Before I start, I want to quickly address a few common concerns and replace those concerns with strategies. Here are a few of them: I ...

How to Get Noticed as a Singer  By Brett Manning The social media posts read: “I’m releasing my new EP.” “I’m releasing my single. Pre-save ...

[The hardest decision for a singer] – By Brett Manning  Actually, this could have several subtitles because of the seriousness and complexity of this almost ...

The Myth of ‘Affordable’ Lessons – By Brett Manning  your life is too short to learn slowly!! How Much Do Singing Lessons Cost? I’ll get ...

Before you ask yourself “does my singing voice sound awful?” remember this crucial concept: Multifactorial– involving or dependent on a number of factors or causes. ...

Can Anyone Learn to Sing?  Let me start by saying that I’ve taught countless, ‘so-called’ non-singers to sing and to sing well. But guess who ...

So, you want to be a singer and start a singing career… First things first, before you even think of a singing career, you have ...

The crossover singer is someone who is able to achieve success while melding several genres or styles of music together to inform their sound. Through ...

I have encountered a very high number of artists who believe they do not need voice lessons because their voice is good enough. Yes, while ...

In this article, I want to talk to you about one of the best judges you can find, to help you grow both as a ...

Have you ever heard, or yourself been, a singer that you know is trying too hard? As singers, we can easily fall into the trap ...

How to sing from the diaphragm: The mystery unveiled As singers, somewhere along the way, we’ve heard the phrase, “Breathe from your diaphragm!” However, my ...

Can you think of a singer you love who is characterized by a creaky voice? Some singers use vocal fry as a technique to make ...

As I’ve written many times before, I struggle with anxiety. Here lately, it’s been a little tougher than usual to get me up on stage. ...

In a search for new ideas, fresh material, and to deepen their commitment to their respective music, Marnie and Oliver, two artists based in Hamburg, ...

If you’re a singer putting together a band, participating in a community choir, or doing session work, you must not only be prepared and focused, ...

Visualization is a powerful tool that, when properly engaged, can be used to enhance performance and even increase a drive toward and feeling for success ...

You’ve made a smart move by coming to SingingSuccess.TV to tap resources for vocal training, networking, and for sharing ideas and exploring career strategies. Whether ...

More and more we are encouraged to take charge and be proactive in our career pursuits. In fact that approach applies to the pursuit of ...

There is a reason you have chosen Brett Manning’s methods and resources in the development of the full potential of your unique voice. Obviously you’re ...

There’s a wonderful quote attributed to comedienne Lily Tomlin in which she said, “We’re all in this alone.” There are certainly times when we’ve all ...

Whether you want to be the next superstar or simply want to have a successful career as a singer, it’s important to note the potential ...

In many ways TV shows such as American Idol and The Voice are signs that we’ve moved into a new era of showcasing or launching ...

In a recent SingingSuccess.tv video clip, vocal coach Leigh Nash talks about the importance of getting rid of tension in order to achieve optimum performance. ...

In your pursuit of singing success, it’s important to stay positive and open, especially in the face of disappointment and delays that you’ll likely encounter. ...

By Randy Moomaw & Brett Manning At Singing Success, our coaches work together, having frequent team building meetings, to refine exactly the ‘whats and hows’ ...

One of the biggest challenges a lot of singers say they face has to do with developing muscle memory and getting the coordinations to become ...

In your personal pursuit of singing success you will likely encounter a number of distractions and disappointments. That’s to be expected – so do not ...

It has been nearly a year since Chris Keller left the relatively familiar comforts and challenges of life as a Brett Manning certified vocal coach ...

It’s been a few months since Leigh Nash of Sixpence None The Richer joined the team at Singing Success as a Brett Manning’s certified vocal ...

For those of you that don’t have a Brett Manning certified associate near by, and getting to Nashville to book sessions at Brett Manning Studios ...

I was a very shy teenager. I was also on the road 250 days a year at the age of 17. I have some tips ...

It’s that time of the year when extremes in climate as well as an increase in pollen invites colds, allergies, and similar challenges that compromise ...

Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned performer it’s not at all uncommon to have issues with confidence, anxiety, or even periodic battles with fears ...

[edited and expanded December 28th, 2022, by Brett Manning] If you were to quickly fly through a playlist of your favorite singers, you’d notice how ...

To become a better, more effective singer, you need to become a stronger communicator and become a more effective storyteller. The challenge for many singers ...

One of the challenges many singers face is that they get so caught up in relying on others that they can forget who is ultimately ...

For many of you there may not be a Brett Manning certified associate near by, and getting to Nashville to book sessions at Brett Manning ...

Whether you’re just learning how to sing, are taking your first singing classes at school, or you’re an experienced singer about to showcase some new ...

It’s the daily passionate pursuit of discovering and affirming a singer’s full potential for Singing Success that drives CEO, Ethan Opelt. “I’ve worked with bands ...

One of the biggest challenges in the pursuit of your singing success is the ability to stay positive in your outlook on your career. Staying ...

Nash makes Brett Manning Studios and SingingSuccess.TV more than richer! For singer-songwriter Leigh Nash, life is a humble walk of wonder along paths of privilege ...