Author: Delia Ivan

Dear singers, I hope this post finds you well. As most of you are likely aware, Coronavirus or COVID-19 has started spreading in Sweden, and I would like to take all precautions to ensure the health and safety of all of us. Therefore, I kindly ask you to observe the following guidelines while health organisations…

When we talk about phonation, we usually refer to the movements and vibratory patterns of the vocal folds required in producing sound. A phonation mode is a category of vocal fold setting that allows a particular type of voice quality, and it is closely related to glottal resistance. The latter is described as the quotient…

Have you ever felt that your voice got trapped in your throat? If your answer is yes, you are not alone! It is an unpleasant experience and a common issue for many singers. It shouldn’t be overlooked, because often it leads to frustration, lack of vocal improvement and even vocal problems (such as hoarseness among…

The soft palate has a vital role in singing. It can filter the sound and alter its resonating quality by sending it through the nose, or through the mouth, or both together. It’s a useful tool to have in your pocket. Let’s explore some practical steps in developing awareness in this area. Locating the soft…

Singing with an open throat is a famous technique that intends to increase the resonating space within the vocal tract. In essence, it is a tension-free approach meant to avoid constricting and hurting the voice. Here are a few aspects worth considering when trying to open the throat and achieve better tone quality. Balanced neck…

First things first. Let’s have a look at the vibrating mechanism that our voices use to make sounds. It may appear simple, but a deeper understanding can clear out many uncertainties and improve our confidence. All the singing magic really happens with the cooperation of a few elements we are describing in this exercise. Don’t…

Hi everyone! I am working on a new article regarding the most common technical problems encountered by singers. Here is a sneak-peek for you, use it as a cheat sheet to figure out what causes strain in your singing! Incorrect body alignment Posture faults | Body tension-related faults Inappropriate breath management Shallow breathing | Breathing…

The term vocal onset (or attack) is used in singing to describe how the breath and vocal folds come together to start a note. The smooth onset The vocal folds meet the breath and come together gently and efficiently just before the sound is made. The tone is clear and energy-efficient, for this attack ensures…

Our instrument is inside us, making our voice both exciting and mysterious. Here’s a brief description of how the voice works. A better understanding of this complex process can make your singing approach more efficient. THE BREATHING SYSTEM | AIRFLOW The lungs and the breathing muscles provide the airflow needed to sustain sound. You may…

A lot of singers lack specific objectives when warming up their voice. Furthermore, there is this idea that there are vocal exercises that work wonders and guarantee fixing any issue. I believe this is oftentimes counterproductive and that it can lead to a great deal of frustration. My suggestion is this vocal warm-up cheat sheet…