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 ...

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 ...

Whether you want to belt it out onstage, onscreen, or via home recording, knowing your voice type and vocal range will help you land roles in voiceover, theater, film, and TV. Identify your voice type ...

Various methods can help you make your voice either deeper or more high-pitched . This may involve doing vocal exercises, working with a voice coach, or having surgery. It may depend on the specific ...

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 ...