Singers: 6 playlists to help improve your vocal skills

Did you know?

What if I told you that there are only a few very basic vocal ‘tools’ that you need to know about which will serve you well in every singing situation? Would you believe me? A good vocal sound is nearly always reliant on a firm grasp and knowledge of the basics. Simply explained in my free PDF companion guide to this article: Need Help with Singing Basics.

A simple fact

Getting to grips with or making improvements to your singing and the methods to achieve progress are all far easier and more accessible than you think.

Consider this: we all have a speaking voice and we utilise our vocal folds every single day, so you’re actually already familiar with how powering your voice from the inside out feels.

Learning to use your singing voice is just an extension of that same vocal process, using the same equipment. 

The best way to ease your voice along healthily is to maintain a consistent gentle warm-up routine, covering the basic and essential vocal technique tools like

• posture
• breathing
• onset
• lip trills
• and sirening.

Learning by doing.

Having patience is an important part of the vocal learning process: building physical patterns and responses from the inside out, accessing the FEELING of, not just the DOING of.

YouTube Channel Playlists: help for aspiring singers.

A brief video round-up, recorded as a guide to a growing Little Soprano Channel library, in which I list 6 playlists and how they are designed to be a resource to help your vocal journey. Repetition is key, getting to know the exercises vital and above all, having the patience to learn.

Recommended for all singers, solo, ensemble, choral and music theatre. We are human beings, and we age! Knowledgeable use of those vocal folds is important if we want to sing well into our dotage. Details and links for each playlist are below. Watch the video first - it's helpful!

Playlist #1: Vocal Warm-ups for Singers (basic)
These are useful, foundational vocal warm-ups, suitable for all singers but especially useful as a reminder of the Essential Five vocal technique 'tools'. Recommended. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbmUuIzEDQZU3mMBylc1rsN4SQ27ZaPR4

Playlist #2: Classical Singing Technique Top-ups
A natural follow-up to Vocal Warm-ups for Singers (basics) - these vocal technique videos are longer and more in-depth. A natural progression.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbmUuIzEDQZU2IU-HG33OFJY9yWVd4CFS

Playlist #3: Building Classical Singing Skills
A growing playlist drawn from my teaching archive - for the more serious singer. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbmUuIzEDQZUebYw2RdIBILqrD8qXukzF

Playlist #4: Vocal Truths for Classical Singers
Deeper subjects for curious singers who have been bitten by the learning bug. Currently, under construction, this list is still in its infancy.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbmUuIzEDQZUuLJBicBKSe1hh9TzclTpV

Playlist #5: Singers, how do we practice?
The dos and don'ts of vocal practice. A growing playlist of guidance videos for singers.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbmUuIzEDQZVvkBEwCsV-ORyUiGbU_B62

Playlist #6: Technique Tuesday Truths for Singers
Most people know that the larynx houses the vocal folds/cords and that it is where the magic begins. But few singers, at the beginning of their journey, fully appreciate that some initial voicing problems/tensions may in part come as a direct result of not fully appreciating the intricacies and positioning of the larynx at the point where we take in the breath ...
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbmUuIzEDQZW7xkG9SJQnXB8HQEmhtlCU

Next steps?

If you already know that you want to make more of a commitment to improving your vocal sound and learning about basic vocal technique in a structured way within a cohesive group and community of like-minded people, you should consider a bolder step.

JOIN our online mentoring group, Virtually Vocalise. Click the link. Simples. 

Contact: Little Soprano and The Voice School