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 ...

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 ...

A UB psychologist is part of a team of researchers and educators behind a new online test that quickly measures singing accuracy. The Seattle Singing Accuracy Protocol (SSAP) began at a research ...

Take a breath. Feels good, doesn’t it? That’s because breathing is vital to existing—and to perfecting your skills as a singer. Without good breath support and strength, your voice will simply not hit ...

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 ...

Singing also represents a way of boosting general health as it has been shown to be an underrated workout comparible to a brisk walk. "Singing is a physical activity and may have some parallel ...