30 Day Singer Blog - archives - page 3
Sing Any Style
Trying out different musical genres is more than just a fun challenge—it’s a fantastic way to broaden your skills and strengthen your technique in your preferred style. Let’s dive into five areas you can focus on to sing across genres like a pro.
Easy Music Theory for Singers
Improve your singing with music theory. First off, every note you sing or play has two main traits: pitch and rhythm. Pitch refers to how high or low the note sounds—think of it as the note’s “letter name,” like C or G. Rhythm is simply how long or short the note lasts. Got it? Cool!
How Does Singing Work?
Your voice is an incredible instrument—and it’s mostly hidden! Let’s explore the key parts of your vocal anatomy so you can better understand how it works and improve your singing.
Singing Storytelling
Timing might not be what you think of when it comes to storytelling, but it’s a skill that sets pros apart. Let’s dive into some easy steps to improve your timing and phrasing.
Unleash Your Inner Popstar
Want to start improvising but don’t know where to begin? This simple approach will get you started with confidence. Improvising takes practice, but it’s fun and rewarding. Try this with other familiar songs to keep building your skills.
Create Angelic Harmony
Learning and creating harmonies takes practice, but executing them so they blend seamlessly is another skill entirely. I’m Camille van Niekerk, singer and voice teacher with 30 Day Singer, and I’ve got 6 tips to help you become a better harmonizer.
Sing with Pure Emotion
Singing isn’t just about perfect technique—it’s about communication and connecting with your audience. The best performances make people feel something, and this lesson focuses on how to sing with genuine emotion to elevate your performance. Here are five tips to help you achieve that.
Sing In Tune
Singing in tune is crucial. It’s the very first step many singers take when working on their voice. In this lesson, I’m sharing six tips to improve your sense of pitch, learned over years of working with beginning and what we might call “pitch-challenged” singers.
Hypnotize the Audience
Captivating an audience with your voice requires a mix of technical skill, emotional connection, and engaging delivery. Here are some key vocal skills to master if you want to leave a lasting impact on your listeners.