At Musicworks Canada, there’s nothing we love more than helping our students recognize and achieve their full potential through our in-person and online music lessons. With over 25+ locations across Canada and some of the most skilled instructors on our team, we take pride in helping vocalists, pianists, drummers, and musicians from all walks of life hone their craft and grow at their own pace.
If you’re looking to enhance your natural singing voice, below are some of the best tips and techniques to keep in mind. Read on to learn more!
Warm-Up Exercises
Just like any other instrument (or muscle in our body, for that matter), warming up your vocal cords is a key part of getting ready to perform and ensuring the best results. Proper warm-up exercises help produce the best sound and, most importantly, help to avoid strain or injury for those who sing regularly. Lip trills, vocal slides, humming, and practicing exaggerated vowels help engage different parts of the mouth, lips, throat, and vocal cords to make sure that everyone is ready to go and that you’re able to perform at your best level.
Breathing Techniques
Proper breath control is essential for vocalists and helps maintain pitch, timber, enunciation, timing, and more. Training your diaphragm with specific techniques, including practicing controlled sustained exhalation for long notes will ensure a stronger delivery, as well as help you continue to expand your range and ability to perform different musical styles successfully. As an added plus, breathing techniques are also a great way of boosting your performance in other activities like sports, running, and even stress relief!
Vocal Health and Hydration
As any serious vocalist will tell you, caring for your vocal cords is as essential as protecting any other kind of instrument. Just like you would protect your guitar, care for your piano, and safeguard other musical components, keeping your vocal cords well-hydrated and irritation-free is crucial for peak performance. Drink plenty of water, avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol prior to performing, avoid whispering or yelling regularly, and follow a healthy diet to keep your vocal cords in the best shape possible.
Regular Practice and Vocal Exercises
Consistent practice is key to strengthening your singing voice and increasing your range. Incorporate a variety of vocal exercises into your practice routine to build strength, flexibility, and control and make regular practice a priority. Scales, arpeggios and vocal runs are all easy to do while going about daily chores, commuting, and in the shower, making practice convenient and accessible at all times!
Professional Vocal Lessons
Finally, professional vocal lessons are one of the best and most reliable ways to grow your singing voice and enhance your vocal foundation. Skilled instructors like the team at Musicworks Canada know how to tailor their curriculum to your existing skills, current and future objectives, and even your musical preferences (e.g., operatic vocals compared to rock/pop vocals, musical theatre, etc.). Professional guidance makes it easy to work on core techniques and performance skills and track your progress as you advance.
Find Your Voice with Musicworks!
With decades of experience and a dedication to providing the best instruction possible, Musicworks Canada is proud to bring our students the flexibility and comfort offered by virtual singing lessons and in-studio vocal instruction. There’s nothing more we love more than helping learners from all walks of life explore their full potential. In addition to music lessons, we also offer a comprehensive range of academic tutoring for math, science, coding, second languages, and more.
Contact us today to start your vocal journey!
