Every singer has a range that is comfortable to them. The main female ranges are: Alto, or contralto – the low range Mezzo Soprano – the middle range Soprano – higher range Boys and girls up to the ages of 13 generally suit the soprano range. The male ranges are:…
Learn to sing
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Create your own Singing Lessons
By now, hopefully you’ve watched the level 1 and 2 videos, read the book and listened to the audio tracks. Hopefully, too, you’ll have read some of the Level 2 articles (listed below), and know if this is a method you’d like to incorporate into your practice and performance. If…
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How to use this program
There are two levels to Singing from the Center. Level 1: 41 tutorial videos that explain and demonstrate the technical aspects of learning to sing. A host of supportive articles related to learning to sing and the singing process. A manual that dives deeper into learning to sing. Vocal coaching…
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Let yourself suck!
There are always two sides to every coin, and in the case of singing, our egos quite often tell us that we’re showing off, and don’t deserve to be on stage. This can be a learnt childhood response, a response to others’ judgements, or a dreadful performing experience – or…
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Spirit Vs. Ego, the Old Battle
Spirit Spirit is the real you. Spirit is joy, self love, personal power, presence, all the good stuff. Look at a baby, pure spirit. They just are. Deep down, this is the essence of you. And we all have that same essence. And in the duality of this world, everyone…
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Practicing a new song – the basics
The best way to approach a new song is from the ground up, like you’re building a house. Start with the basics and then get more specific. If you’re new to singing, be gentle with yourself and understand that learning to sing is a process and isn’t going to happen…
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How to feel rhythm
Feeling and expressing rhythm is an integral part of singing. When we have a good sense of rhythm the song can flow, and we can flow along with it:) I know how hard this can be, though, since I’ve observed it being challenging for so many students. It’s tempting to…
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Understanding your voice
The first step to understanding your voice is being honest about the type of voice you have. Try to stand back and be objective about the noises you’re making. Whether you like them or not, for starters:) You might wish to be a rock singer, for example, and yet simply…
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Why Meditate?
Why Meditate? Meditation takes you past the “beta” brainwave patterns of everyday life (see below) and plugs you in to what’s really going on with you. It’s food for the soul, vitally, physically, mentally and spiritually. When you meditate regularly you’re calmer, and it’s easier to sort out what’s going…
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Good voice bad voice
It’s very tempting, when singing, to want to only show our best side to an audience. Actually, it would probably be more accurate to say “imperative “as far as the ego is concerned. Making an ass of ourselves is our greatest fear and the tripwire that we’re aware of a…