Freya's Singing Tips: Train Your Voice | Professional Singers | Singing Technique | Mindset

Although there are a lot of resources on the internet that can educate you about your voice and how it works - such as video tutorials, podcasts, articles, online courses - there's nothing like having an actual coach who can show you exercises and ways to improve your voice that are tailored to your very specific needs.  Since ever singer's voice and personality are so different, there's usually a different solution to similar problems from singer to singer.  Then there are the aspects of someone holding you accountable and singing in front of an actual person whom you know will critique you - all very valuable to help you become more confident and aware of how others perceive you. Visit my website: http://www.freyas-singing-tips.com Visit my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/freyacaseymusic Join my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/masteryourvoice 

Wouldn't it be great to have a voice that works just as well as it did when you were at your peak for the rest of your life? Surely you've heard many famous singers who have had major vocal problems, nodules, vocal cord ruptures and the like. These horror stories make you want to shut up in fear of the possibility of doing permanent harm to your vocal cords.  While you do need to be careful, there's no need to become overly paranoid. The most important skill you can learn is to be very much in touch with your voice and body, so you can interpret and understand the small subtle signs and signals your body send you.  Visit my website: http://www.freyas-singing-tips.com Visit my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/freyacaseymusic Join my Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/masteryourvoice 

Vibrato is one of those small things that has a big huge effect on the sound. But for many people, it's kind of a mystery. How do you find your vibrato, how do you control it, when do you use it, when should you not use it, what effect does it have? This episode will give you clarity about all of these questions.  Visit my website: http://www.freyas-singing-tips.com Visit my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/freyacaseymusic  Join my Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/masteryourvoice 

You may have been working hard to get out of your comfort zone, and you may even feel like you're going pretty far already as far as expression, dynamic range, and acting goes. But the truth is that everything looks quite different to someone who's watching you or listening to you from the outside.  If you think you're doing a lot, it probably isn't showing as much on the outside as you think. So, you need to do more and go further than ever before.  Working on your confidence is an important aspect if you want to achieve new levels of excellence in your art.   Join my Online Masterclass for Singers: http://www.freyas-singing-tips.com/masterclass Visit my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/freyacaseymusic 

Join my Online Masterclass for Singers: http://www.freyas-singing-tips.com/masterclass  Visit my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/freyacaseymusic Join my Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/masteryourvoice 

We just had an awesome 10-Day Belting Challenge in my Facebook Group "Master Your Voice", during which I showed exercises and gave a lot of tips and background knowledge about healthy belting.  There have been some common issues that seem to present problems to a lot of singers, such as knowing at every point in time what register you're in - chest voice or head voice - and how to transition between the two. We answered the question what mixed voice is and how high you may be able to sing in chest voice depending on your voice type.  To apply for my Online Masterclass for Singers, go to: http://www.freyas-singing-tips.com/masterclass  Visit my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/freyacaseymusic Join my Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/masteryourvoice 

Do you know what voice type you are? If you've ever been in a choir, you've probably been singing one of the four basic voice types: soprano, alto, tenor, or bass.  But if you have always believed that your vocal range alone determindes our voice type, you will need to learn that there's so much more to it.  Your timbre, voice color, agility, and comfortable tessitura play an important role, as well as your expressiveness.  Most importantly, don't put yourself in a box, since voice types can change over the course of a lifetime. You may start out a soprano and morph into a mezzo as you get older.  Visit my website: http://www.freyas-singing-tips.com Visit me on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/freyacaseymusic     

To join the 10-Day Belting Challenge, register at http://www.freyas-singing-tips.com/challenge My Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/masteryourvoice See you on the INSIDE!  

What's your unfair advantage? What sets you apart from other artists? What makes you uniquely you? Everyone has something that no one else has, weather it be your dark, velvety voice color, your bright and clear sound quality, your heartfelt expressiveness, your vulnerability... But are you aware of this element that makes people stand in awe of you as an artist? I can't tell you how many times I've been in the spotlight, and although I hadn't prepared and planned every little detail of my show down to the nitty gritty stuff and just usually went with the flow very spontaneously, I trusted in just being me and letting my personality shine through in a very humble way. And this is exactly what - apart from my artistry as a vocalist - has set me apart from any other artists. I just stayed vulnerable, easy going, and approachable. People love this!  There's nothing worse than the diva that is never happy with the way she is accomodated, the snobby singer who won't let anyone near them, the paranoid vocalist

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Let's go back to the basics: posture! Since your body is your instrument, it's very important how you facilitate all parts of it to open up your breathing and resonating space while minimizing tenseness that blocks any part of your body that is involved in phonation.  Standing straight - sure, you know you shouldn't slouch over while you sing. But what about your arms, legs, hips, head, neck, jaw? If you're like every other singer, you've experienced tenseness and strain on one body part or another while you sing over longer stretches. Creating the perfect posture will give you an ideal place to start from to let your voice act freely.  Visit my website: http://www.freyas-singing-tips.com Visit me on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/freyacaseymusic   

What sets you apart from the average singer? What are the elements that make you more interesting as an artist.  Letting your guards down and bringing down the walls that keep you from truly connecting with your audience is one important step so you can begin being yourself in front of your audience.  Keep stretching yourself and take risks more often! Join my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/masteryourvoice

Have you ever asked yourself if you're stuck with the way your voice sounds for the rest of your life, or if there's actually a chance that it will get stronger? How much of the way your voice sounds is actually predetermined anatomically, and how much can you influence the sound?  The great news is that there's definitely room to develop and strengthen your voice over time. However, this should be treated as a long-term endeavor, since there are no quick fixes. If you have a weak voice, you will have to train it for some years for it to be noticably stronger.    Work with me on an On-Air Coaching Call: http://www.freyas-singing-tips.com/air-coaching-call/ Visit my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/freyacaseymusic 

Are you in love with your voice? That's an important question when it comes to you gaining any confidence about your voice. And confidence is a very important aspect of being a great singer and performing artist.  If you hate the sound of your voice, how is your audience supposed to love it? The first step to success as a singer is learning to love your voice with all of its individuality and uniqueness. Knowing your strengths and building on them, as well as knowing your weaknesses and constantly working on impoving will help you to never be stagnant in your development. Your voice will always change, so you need to learn to embrace that fact and begin to truly fall in love with the beauty that lies in your voice. Apply for On-Air Coaching: http://www.freyas-singing-tips.com/air-coaching-call/ Visit my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/freyacaseymusic  

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It seems to be the case that many singers are great vocalists, but don't have a lot of musical training per se, and thus have some issues when it comes to the more technical side of basic musicianship, for instance timing.  Since timing isn't only important when you practice on your own, but especially crucial when you are part of an ensemble - choir or band - it's one of the skills you must work on continually in order to perform at your best. Because, let's face it: even if you have a perfect voice - if the timing is off and you just come in on the wrong count, this will be your most limiting factor of putting on a great performance.  

I don't think I've had a lot of students who did not have some issues with head voice. Either it's hard to get into head voice, or it's hard to get out of head voice. Then there are the transitions between head voice and chest voice, the different spaces when singing more classical or popular music, and expanding the range to the top. Whatever the case may be, head voice is an important part  of your voice and should not be neglected. Just like strength training for a muscle should not happen without also stretching, it's important that you train your voice on both ends of the spectrum on a regular basis, both high and low.  Only then will you achieve maximum flexibility, strength and accuracy - and that's what every singer needs to be working on throughout their singing career. There are some facts I want you to be aware of so you can be the master of your head voice, and not let it dictate what you can and cannot sing! Visit my website: http://www.freyas-singing-tips.com Visit me on YouTube:&

It will happen: you have a gig coming up and feel a cold coming on. Now what? Cancelling in the last thing you want to do, and apart from the money you need from doing the gig, there'a also no substitute you can find to do the gig. Plus, you're already on the posters and newspaper announcements and have been claimed the guest star of the event. As long as you just have a common cold and not laryngitis, there's hope! You can take measures to help your body recover faster, and your voice to not get worse. Most times, you will be fine - even if you think there's no way you can give your best. When it doubt, see your doctor to make sure you don't have any serious condition that goes beyond a common cold.   Visit my website: http://www.freyas-singing-tips.com Visit my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/freyacaseymusic

In a singer's life, there are always times when there are a lot of rehearsals going on, presenting the problem that we only have limited endurance as far as our vocal cords are concerned. Especially when you're part of a big production that includes other singers, a band or orchestra, costumes, staging, acting, props, lighting, etc., you can't always sing through all of these rehearsals with full voice.   Visit my website: http://www.freyas-singing-tips.com Visit my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/freyacaseymusic Email me: podcast@freyas-singing-tips.com 

Everybody has dreams, but there are things that we keep holding on to throughout our lives, which also give us the feeling of great fulfillment, and the thought of not fulfilling that specific dream leaves us feeling sad and disappointed.  If you have ever dreamed about becoming a singer and actually making money with your talent, you may have had people around you who were not very understanding and supportive, because they think this dream of yours is too lofty, and that you should have a "real" job.    Apply for my upcoming Online Masterclass for singers: http://www.freyas-singing-tips.com Visit me on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/freyacaseymusic