The voice is one of the most vulnerable parts of ourselves. Most new students when they start their singing lessons they feel exposed and vulnerable. This can lead to new singers being scared of performing in public – so today’s article topic is about surviving performance anxiety for singers. But if singing is supposed to […]

The process of becoming a singer is not a quick one. It doesn’t come without challenges! But it is a rewarding journey for sure. Today I want to tell you a little bit about it from a vocal coach’s perspective, so you can understand better the stages that a singer goes through and why is […]

Many people listen to criticism without a filter. But if you are sharing your musical voice with the world, it is important to understand what is the difference between facts and opinions when it comes to singing.  There are some important differences between facts and opinions, and understanding the difference between them can be the […]

One of the common complaints I get from my beginner students regularly is that they can sing easily when they are home by themselves but not when there are other people around. Why is it hard to sing in front of others? There are reasons for that. The fuel of your voice is your breathing. […]

Being a Highly Sensitive Person does not make you weak. On the contrary, if you are aware of the effect this has on your voice, you can make it work in favor of not only your voice but also your whole expression. My main interest has always been the human voice. It wasn’t until I […]

Acting a song for beginner singers can seem like a hard task. In fact, acting a song and going deeper into the interpretation of it, is a process that very few singers embark on, regardless of their technical level. Acting a song and truly getting involved with its message takes courage and vulnerability, and that […]

One of the most common issues I see daily in my teaching studio is excessive jaw tension in singers. This is a problem that has to be addressed and more often than not is not given enough attention. Jaw tension in singers comes from a variety of reasons. But regardless of the reason, having excessive […]

Singing lessons for adults, teens and kids in Auckland: introducing our team members! At Auckland Contemporary Singing School we offer singing lessons for kids, teens, and adults. Our private lessons are completely personalized so you or your kids can train as singers with a program that suits their specific needs! All our private lessons happens […]

Dealing with rejection as a singer is not only a recurring topic for those who are brave enough to sing. It is also an issue that prevents people from singing in the first place!  I know too many people who wouldn’t even take lessons just for fear of being judged by their singing teacher. Of […]

Last year I was introduced to the concept of hypopressive abdominal training, which is a form of low-pressure fitness. I was told that it was supposed to be great for singers. I immediately got curious about the Effects of hypopressive abs training on voice and singing, because if something is true in the singing world, […]