by April Malina | Jul 1, 2022 | Inspiration
What do birds do better than you? And how can you use this to be a better singer? Watch this super-short Quick Tip and see!
by April Malina | Jun 22, 2022 | Science of Singing, Vocal Technique
So you’ve spent most of your life as a singer working on songs by artists like Selena Gomez, John Legend or Katy Perry, and maybe now you’re opera-curious. And why not? What can this incredibly important, powerful form of singing teach us about pop? But maybe opera...
by April Malina | Oct 17, 2020 | Science of Singing, Vocal Technique
Ever notice how your skills as a singer skyrocket whilst singing in the shower? There’s a good reason for that. In a word: science! “Shower You” could totally end up on Team Blake because of amplification, resonance and reverberation. Hard-surfaces in your bathroom...
by April Malina | Oct 16, 2020 | Vocal Technique
One of the most unexpected developments of 2020 is the new “popularity” of masks — aka face coverings. Whether you’re giving a presentation, catching up with a friend or ordering an orange mocha frappuccino, you’ve most likely experienced some challenges communicating...
by April Malina | Oct 15, 2020 | Science of Singing, Vocal Technique
Ahh, vibrato. The pleasing-to-the-ear vocal effect that enhances any voice with an undeniable polish, warmth, vitality and style. So what exactly is it and how does it work? The word vibrato comes from the Italian “vibrare”, meaning “to vibrate”. Which makes sense...