Michelle's Vocal Studio

11/07/2022

10/12/2022

I used to think I had to sing the song just like the recording artist, and in the original recorded key... until I realized... my voice is DIFFERENT than theirs! Sometimes choosing a different key, a different tone quality to sing with, or a different song arrangement... is absolutely the best choice, and it DOESN'T mean your voice is "sub-par"! Focusing on your strengths (making the best choice for YOUR voice!) will get you way further than focusing on your weaknesses.

10/10/2022

Perfection is not only impossible... but it will wear you out trying to achieve that as a goal! Pursue the greater things!!

03/06/2021

A great article on pitch!

If you sing on a worship team, you most likely can carry a tune—meaning, you probably (hopefully) have decent pitch. But… you may have been told that you sing flat or sharp, or maybe you’ve been told that you’re “pitchy”—a somewhat vague word that I personally love to use (although it ...

10/28/2019

A helpful diagram from backstage at . Please share with someone you love.

01/18/2019

Throat tension is a voice killer... it creates a host of vocal issues, which leads to a lack of confidence... which leads to more tension! So get rid of it! Incorporate a healthy warmup routine, exercise your voice regularly to gain strength and build coordination, and RELAX... take the pressure off of yourself to sound perfect. Your voice will thank you!

05/04/2018

By Natalia Sander, M.A. Singers are a very special kind of musician. While guitar players, drummers, and pianists rely on their physical instruments, singers have their tool inside them. Maintainin…

08/25/2017

"Sing for joy in the LORD, O you righteous ones; praise is becoming to the upright" (Ps. 33:1, NASB).

09/08/2016

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/02/150209083637.htm

09/06/2016

05/28/2016

I talk about this all the time in lessons, half the time I get looks of worry for my mental health, but I assure you I can't make this stuff up.

Vowels: the Soul of the Voice - the latest blog post from the Institute for Vocal Advancement

05/23/2016

Warming up is so important! Take care of your voice, take care of your instrument!

Do you know how to get the best from a singers voice before they perform? Get some tips on how to sufficiently warm-up a singer without tiring their voice!