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 ...

Transfeminine people with deep, stereotypically masculine voices may train their voices to sound more in line with their gender identity. Working with a vocal coach or an app can help them speak in a ...

For a lot of transgender people, their voice is a major source of gender dysphoria, which is a feeling of significant distress or impairment that stems from a strong desire to be another gender. As ...

Ever wonder how Taylor Swift can belt out powerful notes night after night, era after era, without shredding her vocal cords? The secret lies in vocal warmups and cooldowns—exercises that prepare the ...

Are you – or your partner – a chronic snorer? Joining a choir or taking singing lessons could help. A UK study found that a program of vocal exercises designed by a choir director helped reduce ...

Unlock your full vocal potential with the Vocal Gym Essentials program! In this training, you’ll learn the fundamentals of singing—including breath support, vocal control, pitch accuracy, and ...

Warm up your voice while training your ear with this creative major 7 exercise. Instead of dull routines, explore harmony, tone, and beauty, all in one inspiring vocal workout. What a 5,000-mile long ...

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Semi-occluded vocal tract exercises (SOVTE) have emerged as a pivotal tool in both clinical voice therapy and vocal training. By partially constricting the vocal tract—typically through devices such ...

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 ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Vetro adds: “I try to diffuse the intensity of the situation or the time restrictions with humor ...