Resources
Welcome to our curated library of essential vocal resources! To truly excel, singing requires diligent care, proper technique, and a healthy lifestyle. This section provides invaluable insights from award-winning vocalists, experts, and coaches to support your journey.
How To Care For Your Voice - Do's & Don'ts
Award-winning vocalist and vocal coach, Betsy Hammer, shares her essential do's and don'ts for keeping your voice healthy, strong, and in its best shape.
Learn the professional secrets to vocal longevity, including proper hydration, effective warm-ups, and common habits that lead to vocal strain. Perfect for singers, speakers, teachers, or anyone who uses their voice professionally!
DO's: Voice Care Best Practices
- Stay Hydrated: Drink water at room temperature or slightly cool.
- Be Well-Rested: Adequate rest is crucial for vocal recovery.
- Gentle Warm-Ups: Incorporate techniques like Lip Trills, Tongue Rolls, and Humming.
DON'TS : Habits to AVOID for Vocal Damage
- Harsh Throat Clearing
- Hard Coughing
- "Throat" Whispering (Whispering doesn’t put strain on your vocal cords when performed correctly)
- Screaming / Yelling
Learn how Speech Level Singing and the Seth Riggs method help singers develop vocal control, range and register blending. Explore voice lessons with Kathleen Kernohan at The Singing Place.
Learn how to sing like Stevie Wonder with beginner vocal exercises for soulful tone, vocal runs, rhythm, and expression. Explore singing lessons at The Singing Place.
Learn how to sing like Bernadette Peters with musical theatre tips for phrasing, diction, vocal expression, character development, and storytelling.
Learn how to sing like Adele with tips for emotional expression, vocal dynamics, phrasing, and singing powerful songs without straining your voice.
Learn how to sing higher notes like Michael Jackson with beginner vocal exercises, register blending tips, and Speech Level Singing guidance at The Singing Place.