30 Day Singer Blog

Your big day is on the horizon and you're starting to think about the best music to set the various moods during the night. Not only do you want to pick the best wedding songs for the reception, but what about wedding songs throughout the evening? But there are so many songs out there, what should you choose!?

One of the most common riffs in music is the 3-note riff. Runs are super common in contemporary music, but many beginning singers avoid them, because they can sound awkward if they aren't done correctly. I often use this exercise to practice a few necessary components to a successful 3-note riff.

If you've ever been captivated by a group of singers creating beautiful harmonies without any instruments, you've experienced the magic of a cappella singing. But what exactly is a cappella singing, and how can beginners start their journey into this unique musical style? Let's break it down and explore some essential techniques to help you learn how to sing in a cappella correctly and accurately.

For anyone learning how to sing, it’s important to keep your singing lessons fun. If you only stick to warmups, arpeggios and siren exercises, you’ll loose interest pretty quickly. Singing real songs keep us motivated and having fun through our vocal lessons. We’ve put together 10 easy songs to sing that you can use to test yourself and begin building your repertoire.

When you switch between vocal registers it is common for your voice to crack! In classical music they called this transition "passaggio" but even those of us in other genres can work towards smoother changes when we sing. The ultimate goal of the passaggio is to keep a consistent tone or timbre throughout the switch. There are a variety of ways to keep your voice from cracking. As we learn how to sing, understanding the transition between registers is crutial. We'll go over this transition and different techniques to help you make this as smooth as possible.

So, you want to learn how to sing? Whether you’re dreaming of belting out powerful ballads, serenading with soft melodies, or just improving your shower concert performances, the right vocal coach is key. With the rise of online voice lessons, anyone can learn to sing from the comfort of their home. But what should your vocal coach (online or in-person) be teaching you? Let’s dive in.

Whether you’re in choir or singing harmony in a band, singign with others requires slightly different skills than singing by yourself. You must be able to listen so you can stay in tune with the group, be mindful of your vibrato, use your eyes as well as your ears, and to understand your role within the groul. Let's dive into these tips a bit more. 

As a beginning singer you don’t want to just jump into a full blown practice or performance without warming up first. There are many vocal exercises to try when learning how to sing. The main point is to remember to ease into the activity and don’t strain your vocal cords. Most warmups can also be used as singing practice to enhance your breathing and techniques down the road. Here are some fun and useful vocal exercises for anyone taking beginner singing lessons.

Hi, I’m Camille van Niekerk with 30 Day Singer, and this is your first vocal lesson! First, we want to assess your ability to match pitch. That’s because every vocal exercise we use assumes that you can match pitch, at least in a limited range.

If you’re a beginning singer, you’ve probably found your chest voice and your head voice, but you may have some questions about mix. Mixed voice is typically not something we “find”, like our chest or head voice - it’s a balance we develop. In this lesson, you’ll learn 3 exercises to begin developing your mix in the easiest way possible.