Not all vocal warm-ups are created equal. In fact, a poorly constructed warm-up can do more harm than good, potentially straining and shutting down a singer’s voice instead of gently stretching and coordinating the necessary muscles. So, where should you start? A voice teacher is a great first step. At Lessons In Your Home, we
We hear all the time about how important music is to children and their developing brains, even when they are in the womb. Even more beneficial is the impact of live music vs. recorded music. Even MORE beneficial is a parent singing to their child. These are 3 reasons why you should sing to your
Two Voice Exercises for Starting a Singing Lesson When it comes to voice lessons, most teachers would agree that one of the main goals it make sure the student is not straining the vocal chords when singing. Below are two easy exercises that naturally take the pressure off the vocal chords and place the voice
“I would like to give my son two singing lessons for his birthday.” This was the conversation I had a few days ago with a very nice woman. Unfortunately, I had to let her know that that was just not who we are. I had another parent recently ask me if we could correct the
Learn diaphragm singing in two steps. Has your child come home asked “Mommy, what’s a diaphragm?” Well, I’m here to tell you what and how to use it, then you can be super mom or dad with all the answers… well, maybe not all. But you’ll at least have this one. A muscle First,