Drink hot water to warm-up the throat

I had a student tell me how drinking a glass of very warm (like a fresh cup of coffee) water made singing much easier for him.  This makes sense to me, as the opposite is also true (very cold water causes the throat to restrict). I don’t suggest using a caffeinated beverage, though, as the […]

Achieving the ‘Ring’

Achieving the ‘Ring’ is for advanced students who have already achieved balanced registers (signified by the ‘break’ disappearing and an extension of range).  I taught an advanced male high-school student about the Ring today, and he achieved it!  His voice gained brilliance and his high notes became practically effortless.  He said, “I felt this buzzing […]