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...
by April Malina | Oct 14, 2020 | Inspiration
In this episode of Style that Song, let’s talk Diva Dance! This song from the movie The Fifth Element was literally written to be un-singable by a human. It begins with a beautiful Italian aria, then a funky techno opera section involving rapid transitions between...
by April Malina | Oct 13, 2020 | Inspiration, Science of Singing, Vocal Technique
And now for something a little outside the (voice) box! Let’s have ourselves a listen to some overtone singing. What is overtone singing you ask? It’s a vocal technique that involves a singer keeping one note steady (the fundamental note) while manipulating the shape...
Singers, Let’s Talk Resonance…In The Shower!October 17, 2020
How to Be Heard Clearly Through a MaskOctober 16, 2020
Vibrato … How it Works, and How to Improve YoursOctober 15, 2020
Style that Song: Diva DanceOctober 14, 2020
What is Overtone Singing?October 13, 2020
Sight Singing!October 6, 2020
Voice StrawsSeptember 29, 2020
How Do Vocal Cords Really Work??September 22, 2020