Having a consistent, well-rounded vocal warmup routine is imperative to the success of singers. Just as an athlete wouldn't dream of competing without properly preparing their body, a singer must treat their voice as the finely-tuned instrument it is. Over my years of conducting choirs of all ages and abilities and being a professional singer, I've developed...
Vocal warmups are paramount to any singer’s success. They are the key to maintaining good vocal health and building the voice. I’ve often heard that doing warmups/vocalizes is more important than learning to sing new repertoire; it’s where the skills are built, and the songs are just where those skills are applied. Over time, we’re exposed to dozens,...
Have you ever wondered how singers decide to warm up? What’s the formula that they use? And what’s the purpose of those silly little sirens they do? Today, we’re going to break it all down. My goal is to give you tools and knowledge so that you can run with these ideas and create a warm-up routine...
Warming up isn’t fun or glamorous, but it’s a fundamental part of being a professional singer. Each vocalize can target different aspects of the voice and strengthen it as a whole, making the experience more consistent. Here are a few of my favorite vocalizes I use to warm up! ...