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Expressive Singing - Vocal & Stage Performance

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Train with me on Skype TODAY!! Receive a FREE 20 minute vocal consultation & evaluation session when you sign up for vocal training. Visit http://www.vocalcoachadonis.com for details. Learn the importance of expressive singing and the positive effects nonverbal expressions and vocal tone expressions have on singing.

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How to Practice Singing at http://www.facebook.com/singingtips - Join our community of singers online. In this video Vocal Coach Ken Taylor shares the most effective method he's found for practicing singing. There's a common misconception that practice makes perfect. The issue with this idea is that it's simply false.

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Celine Dion Shows Larry Her Vocal Warm Ups

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Vocal Warm Up Exercises- Ken shares How to Warm Up Your Voice

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Vocal Warm Up Exercises and http://www.Facebook.com/SingingTips - A community of singers hosted by Vocal Coach Ken Taylor where you can learn more about vocal technique and how you can take your voice to the next level. The purpose of vocal warm ups is to help put your voice in the best position possible for singing.

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Breathing and Singing - Ken Explains Singing & the Breath

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How to Sing Loud Effortlessly at http://www.askavocalcoach.com/how-do-i-sing-louder-600/ | Vocal Coach Ken Taylor discusses different resonance chambers that you can utilize in your body while singing to produce more volume when you sing. What creates the fullness of the sound? Space. Resonance space is what allows a singer to have a big, open sound without having to push or use tension.

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Singing and Posture Explained by Orlando Vocal Coach Ken Taylor

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Singing and Posture by http://www.twitter.com/VocalCoachKenT - Orlando Vocal Coach Ken Taylor explains how one's singing posture, specifically head and neck posture, effects the quality of sound you can produce. There are a lot of small things that can help or hinder a singers ability. Posture is one of them.

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You may find when choosing your song selection, picking the perfect song to sing often takes a little bit of time, but it's well worth it when it comes time to step on stage. Now, let's talk about a few key factors that will help you discover the perfect song for you.

We all have vocal strengths. Some of our voices naturally sound better in one genre than they do another. This also holds true for stylistic elements... some of us sing incredible runs for instance, whereas others struggle with runs, but can do impressive things with dynamics and vibrato. Also, there are some people that shine singing ballads, while others ooze charisma when performing up beat songs.

Identifying your vocal strengths can be a great starting point in figuring out the criteria you want to use when selecting the perfect song for you.

Find Music that Mostly Fits Your Range

This point is somewhat obvious, but important enough to mention. You want to pick a song that falls within a comfortable part of your range. However, if you find the perfect song and the only issue is it's slightly high (or low), you can change the key of the song up or down a half step or two. As a side note, I wouldn't lower a song more than a full step, as the more you lower the key of a song, the less energy it feels like it has to your audience.

You can also change unimportant notes of a song to make it more comfortable for you. The only notes I wouldn't change are in the chorus. The reason I wouldn't change the chorus is because that's what people are the most likely to know, so if you change that, you've changed the whole song. However, if you switch a few notes around in the verse, you've altered it and made it your own which is a good thing.

That brings me to my next point...

Know What Song Choices Your Audience Likes

When performing, it's important that your song selections reflect your audience's preferences when possible. Think about it... if you were opening for Aerosmith, you wouldn't sing something from The Sound of Music. So, if you're singing at a high school or karaoke talent contest, do you really think your audience is going to appreciate something operatic?

Knowing your audience can make or break a performance, because if you sing what they like, they'll likely get into it and feed you energy. But, if you slow down the tempo and sing something that they aren't a big fan of, there's a reasonable chance that people will start checking their cell phones, talking, or worse, leaving during your performance. So, always keep in mind what your audience will enjoy when selecting your song choice.

Don't Forget About the Performance

Finally, don't make the mistake that so many people do and not consider what your performance will look like when picking your song. When you're on stage, you've got to be able to play the role of the song. The more you do, the more the audience gets involved and the more everyone (including you) enjoys it!

If you pick a song that's high energy, you've got to be high energy on stage. If you pick a slow ballad, then you need to be able to command the attention of your audience while singing it (this means do more than just stand there).

The performance is always a good factor to consider when choosing a song because some performances take longer to prepare than others, especially if you're not a natural performer. So, as a kind reminder, be sure to take the time to plan out your performance and if possible, practice it enough that it becomes habit. That way when you're on stage and the nerves kick in, you won't have to rely on your memory to get you through it.

You can also check out our article on Singing Performance Tips .

Summing Up Song Selection...

Picking the perfect song isn't just about the song itself, but about the total package. Once you find a song that not only will you shine on, but your audience will enjoy, you've struck gold.

I hope this helps, and best of luck in your journey of finding the perfect song!

~ Vocal Coach Ken Taylor

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Song Selection: How to Pick the Perfect Song - Ask A Vocal Coach

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You may find when choosing your song selection, picking the perfect song to sing often takes a little bit of time, but it's well worth it when it comes time to step on stage. Now, let's talk about a few key factors that will help you discover the perfect song for you.

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How to Perform When Singing - Vocal Performing Tips

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How to Perform When Singing @ http://www.askavocalcoach.com/singing-performance-tips/ - Vocal Coach Ken Taylor shares 5 Performing Tips that will help you and other singers you know look much more polished on stage. The way we present ourselves on stage dictates a huge amount of our success as a performer.

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Learning to sing well takes time and effort. If you want a quick guide on how to sing, then you found the right place. The more you apply these steps, the better you will become.

The top of your mouth is a high and arched ceiling. The tongue is a rug that lies flat against the floor except when enunciating. The back of your mouth is a door and should be wide open when singing. Some say to imagine an egg in the back of your throat in order to get the feeling of a high arched ceiling and open back door. The space you create inside your mouth allows for good resonance.

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Learning to sing well takes time and effort. If you want a quick guide on how to sing, then you found the right place. The more you apply these steps, the better you will become. The top of your mouth is a high and arched ceiling.

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There are many golden nuggets in these videos, so bookmark this page so you can find it again later.

Many of the "tweaks" you find in these videos will create big changes in your singing ability.

These videos will show you how to:

Increase your vocal range so you can hit high notes easily

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Sing with much less tension, and therefore much more freedom!

Improve Your Singing Voice

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How To Sing Properly

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Tips For Singers: Importance Of Singing Exercises

In this video, Roger explains why it is important to put singing exercises to work for your voice to produce sound the best way possible.
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Tips To Improve Your Singing

In this video, Roger shares which muscles are interfering in your singing and what exercises you can do to release your voice. This technique will help improve your tone quality, vocal range, and remove strain off your voice.
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Free Singing Tip: Develop Your
Own Voice

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Music Voice Lessons: Secrets To Amazing Singing

Learn one of the true secrets of singing: vocal placement. In this video, Roger shares why it is important and what techniques you can do to get you on the right path.
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Singing Placement Techniques That Free Your Voice

In this video, you will learn the singing placement techniques that will give you more freedom and a better tone when you sing.
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Sore Throat From Singing?

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Singing In Falsetto

In this video you'll learn exactly what falsetto is, how to use it, and most importantly, when to use it.
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Singing In Chest Voice

In this video you'll learn how to sing in your chest voice, and keep that "full voice" sound from your lowest notes to your highest. Many powerful techniques of singing in this one!
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Singing In Head Voice

In this video you'll learn many singing tips and techniques for using your head voice.

This is where you will get a lot of your "sweetness" from tone wise, as well as where you'll find your highest notes.
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Diaphragmatic Breathing For Singing

Diaphragmatic breathing is a very misunderstood topic when it comes to singing. Watch this video lesson to learn the truth, and some very simple techniques to get your breathing right.

Do this well and your voice will fall into place nicely.

Click here for the full lesson on diaphragmatic breathing for singing

Improve Your Voice Using The Tongue Trill Exercise

The Tongue Trill is one of the most effective vocal exercises you can practice. Find out how to do it correctly here.

Singing Style Techniques - Licks And Trills

Master your licks, trills, and runs with these Singing Style Techniques.
Watch this video that shows you how to sing in your whistle vocal register.
Singing In Your Whistle Register

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In this video you will learn a short 2 minute exercise that can help you immediately sound better!

In this video you will learn two techniques to sing your high notes with more power.

In this video you will learn how you can increase your vocal range within a few short weeks. Click here to watch the video.

Are you just beginning on your singing journey? Check out this lesson to get the best possible start!

Singing Better With One Small Tweak
In this lesson you will learn how to integrate some of your favorite singer's style into your voice. Click here to watch the singing lesson.

In this video you will see a singer who has been struggling for years with vocal tension, "let go" and feel vocal freedom for the first time.

Learn How To Increase Singing Range

In this video you will get some special vocal exercises designed specifically to help you increase your singing range.

Vocal Singing Lessons On Developing Your Licks And Trills In this video you'll discover how Stevie Wonder developed his ability to sing with licks and trills, and how you can too.

Free Easy Online Lessons To Remove Strain From Your Voice In this singing video you'll learn how to remove strain from your voice, giving you more freedom and flexibility.

How To Sing With Your Diaphragm In this video you'll discover answers to popular questions about using the diaphragm when you sing. The answers may surprise you...

Discover a simple singing trick that will allow you to instantly sing better.

A Special Singing Technique This little singing "trick" will help you sing with much more freedom and flexibility.

Singing Higher In Full Voice Learn how to sing up to your highest notes in the same tone quality as your lower notes.

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There are many golden nuggets in these videos, so bookmark this page so you can find it again later. Many of the "tweaks" you find in these videos will create big changes in your singing ability.