Your voice is more than sound—it’s an extension of your body and mind. Building a strong, controlled voice requires more than just talent; it demands consistent practice, awareness, and healthy habits ...

Shreya Ghoshal shares key tips for aspiring singers, including consistent practice, proper breathing, emotional expression, ...

Read aloud every day. You want to get familiar with every part of your voice and its capabilities, so start reading practice scripts, monologues, novels, articles, and even social media posts out loud ...

American Songwriter may earn a commission when you purchase through our links. Some people are born knowing how to sing. Others learn in school or church. Others still go their whole lives wishing ...

You’re in a state of tension, stress, fear, worry or anxiety -- and what happens? Your shoulders naturally raise to protect the vulnerable throat and neck. In many cultural traditions, the throat ...

No matter the genre of singing, or where we’re from, our vocal exercises are meaningful. Zofia Majewski Opera singer Anthony Roth Costanzo describes his warm-up routine in seasonal terms: “It’s kind ...

It may seem a little silly to read a “how to breathe” article—we do it to live and for a living, after all—but breathwork for singing is a genre all its own. Whether you’re a true beginner or a ...

Opera has always lived at the crossroads of emotion and discipline. A single performance can shape a singer’s future, opening ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X “Being here is the most exhilarating feeling ever!” exclaimed Alba Iris, a freshman vocal student ...

Leigh Carriage does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

As organizations become increasingly complex, fast paced, and interconnected, one of the key skills that will set leaders apart will be how they show up and communicate. But there’s one fundamental ...