Every aspiring singer should know that just standing and singing well on stage will rarely keep your audience engaged and interested in your performance. Here are some tips to help you play a great show. Steps 1. Love the songs you sing. It's common sense, but if you do not have your heart and soul in a song you will come off as fake and/or cheesy. Even if it's a cover, try to relate to the lyrics and the feeling as much as possible. 2. Smile as much as you can. Moodiness does not come over we… Continue

Correct breathing can help you to be the best singer you can be. Not only will it help you sing, but breathing correctly will help you relax for those tense moments when the spotlight's on you! Steps 1. The most important part about learning to breath freely is to practice noticing how it is that you breathe. The more you know about your own habits, the easier it will be to release tensions and achieve free-flow while breathing. 2. Breathe in so that your torso expands in all directions (downw… Continue

We all get scared if we are performing in a play, standing up on stage or doing a monologue in front of tons of people. Singing on stage (or even trying out for American Idol!) is no different, except that you need to steady your breathing even more to ensure that you can hit those notes perfectly without soun… Continue

Whether you’re looking to be “discovered,” hoping to win cool prizes, or just seeking some recognition of your awesome vocal talents, karaoke contests are a great way to test yourself. While these competitions offer a chance to see some great performers (and some not-so-great ones, too), and have an outrageously good time, they’re even more fun… Continue