Establishing A Regular Practice Routine

By Saul Fox, B.M. Voice Performance, M.M. Voice Pedagogy

Everyone begins studying voice with the goal of becoming a better singer. But starting voice lessons with a clear understanding of the effort involved will help you to succeed. Improvement requires that students work hard, and attending your lessons regularly is only the beginning of that hard work. This article is a guide to establishing a daily practice routine. Your improvement will be in direct proportion to your efforts in the following areas:

Finding the Path toward Vocal Development

By Saul Fox, B.M., Voice Performance; M.M. Voice Pedagogy

When students begin voice lessons I often ask them, "What would you like to accomplish through vocal training?" Usually the response goes something like this.

"I want to expand my singing range, to sing those high notes with power and control, and by the way, I want them to sound really good too! I've got a chance to sing in a talent show next month, and there's a really cool song I want to sing. Can you help me learn it right away? How should I hold my mouth? Where should I put my tongue? I must be doing something wrong, because every time I try to sing high I get really tight, and then my voice gets hoarse. Maybe it's my breathing; can you show me how to breathe better?"