American Songwriter may earn a commission when you purchase through our links. Some people are born knowing how to sing. Others learn in school or church. Others still go their whole lives wishing ...

Warm up to the commitment “If you’re going to be an actor, you have to be a vocal athlete. One six-week vocal course isn’t going to cut it. I recommend a minimum of 30 minutes, three times a week.

No matter the genre of singing, or where we’re from, our vocal exercises are meaningful. Zofia Majewski Opera singer Anthony Roth Costanzo describes his warm-up routine in seasonal terms: “It’s kind ...

Take a breath. Feels good, doesn’t it? That’s because breathing is vital to existing—and to perfecting your skills as a singer. Without good breath support and strength, your voice will simply not hit ...

I have a secret power: I'm the allergy canary. About a week before the high pollen levels in Washington, D.C., burst forth, my body feels it! My nose is stuffed, my eyes tickle and itch — and my voice ...

This story was originally published on May 18, 2022, and has been updated to include a rerun of our episode on this topic. "I'm tone-deaf." "I'm not really a singer." "Oh, I don't sound like them; ...