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The following post was guest written by Liyana Perry of Sage Music School. We’re all looking for ways to combat certain mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and many others, and medication doesn’t work for everyone. Meditation, yoga, and exercise are the most common alternative methods that people use to help themselves with these […]

If you’ve been around kids, teens, or even adults who grew up in the 90’s, there’s a 96.4% chance that you’ve run across the song “Speechless” from Aladdin, sung by the lovely Naomi Scott. As a voice teacher, I’ve gotten constant requests to teach the song, and since it requires a vocal technique tour de force to pull off, it’s a fun one for me. But this one is in no way easy–it may start off fairly mild, but it builds and builds until it hits a very high bridge and final chorus. It definitely deserves a place in our Hard Songs to Sing collection.

I'm all for letting children sing any song they want that isn't going to damage their voice and that isn't too egregious lyric-wise, but sometimes it's nice to have a performance-ready song that's totally relatable.

The world is shrinking with the expansion of the Internet, and with this smaller world, the popularity of online singing lessons is mushrooming.

While many think that making a music video is easy, making it in a way that makes you look fantastic and enticing to an audience is another thing to consider.

Musical theatre developed in part from the operatic tradition (and in part from "lower" art forms, like Vaudeville), and from this tradition, came the idea of "legit" singing versus everything else.

In short, the answer is that there is no "too soft" or "too loud" for vocal health--it's all in how you produce the sound.

You can start your voice acting career with just a thousand bucks, or even less.

It isn’t just that the statement about effortless singing is wrong, it’s that it’s a debilitating belief that causes new singers to give up before they even really begin to work.

Total ticket sales for developing artists (including DIY musicians and unsigned artists) rose to 50% in 2019 from 36% in 2016 — demonstrating a growing demand for live music from lesser-known performers, Billboard reports. Touring is crucial for any singer or musician serious about developing their career. Live performances help get your name out there, win fans, and generate income. As long as you’re properly prepared, you can have an amazing first experience on the road as a rookie musician.

When I signed one of my students up to sing "Dead Mom" from Beetlejuice at our December Recital, our Program Manager replied, "Sorry, we already have 2 Dead Moms." Darkly comedic phrasing aside, the point is clear: Everyone loves singing the song--and it's not surprising. The song is catchy, fun to belt, and extremely vocally challenging, not to mention that Sophia Anne Caruso just kills it and is exciting to listen to.

Would you love to learn how to play a musical instrument, but don’t know where to start? Choosing an instrument really boils down to what you will feel comfortable playing and what you will enjoy. Enjoyment will help you to stay motivated whilst learning to play. In order to help you choose the right instrument for you, you should ask yourself these questions.