How to Sing

Course Overview

We didn’t think we could carry a tune in a bucket. But after these easy lessons, we kicked the bucket (in the right way)!

Overview Course No. 7833

Many people want to sing but doubt their abilities. In this inspiring course, celebrated singing teacher Professor Pierce shows that the ability to sing is a basic human capacity anyone can develop and enjoy. Using engaging exercises and vocal techniques, Professor Pierce leads you through the fascinating process of vocal development, breaking down voice technique into practical steps. The lessons provide a thorough grasp of vocal technique and artistry, helping you build solid singing skills and express yourself through any music style.

Core Areas of Voice Training

• Freeing the Instrument: Learn to find freedom in the vocal mechanism and release tension.

• Creating Healthy Vocal Tone: Work on clear tone production without breathiness or effort.

• Resonance: Develop resonance and explore a range of vocal colors.

• Your Voice Type and Vocal Range: Classify your vocal instrument and choose suitable performance material.

• Vocal Diction and Working with Lyrics: Communicate meaning through pronunciation, diction, and emphasis.

• Vocal Artistry and Performance: Interpret texts, find personal connections, and communicate expressively in performance.

With 24 empowering lessons, make your singing dream a reality and express yourself through this incredible musical medium.

Video Lessons

01: Anyone Can Sing

Learn the physiology of singing and practice basic vocalizations.

Duration: 35 min

02: Vocal Warm-Ups

Build coordination and balance with effective vocal warmups.

Duration: 48 min

03: Aligning the Spine

Find a dynamic posture for optimal sound production.

Duration: 47 min

04: Head and Neck Posture

Explore head and neck alignment for vocal efficiency.

Duration: 47 min

05: How to Practice Anything

Develop efficient practice habits for singing improvement.

Duration: 29 min

06: The Anatomy and Physiology of Breath

Understand the respiratory system’s role in singing.

Duration: 42 min

07: Inhalation for Singing

Explore types of breaths and apply them to singing.

Duration: 33 min

08: Exhalation for Singing

Practice the appoggio technique for effective exhalation.

Duration: 48 min

09: Coordinating the Phases of Breath

Coordinate breathing phases for singing.

Duration: 48 min

10: Sound Production

Overview of larynx anatomy and sound production exercises.

Duration: 47 min

11: Onset: Engaging Balanced Tone

Achieve a balanced onset of sound using exercises.

Duration: 53 min

12: Resonance: Exploring Vocal Colors

Explore vocal resonance to enhance tone.

Duration: 43 min

13: Utilizing the Soft Palate

Engage the soft palate for flexible voice production.

Duration: 46 min

14: Releasing Jaw Tension

Release jaw tension for natural voice production.

Duration: 52 min

15: Your Voice Type

Classify your voice to maximize your vocal potential.

Duration: 47 min

16: Maximizing Your Vocal Range

Develop exercises to expand vocal range.

Duration: 56 min

17: Training Your Tongue

Free the tongue for healthier vocal technique.

Duration: 59 min

18: Articulating Vowels

Practice vowel production without jaw engagement.

Duration: 38 min

19: Articulating Consonants

Learn classification and function of consonants in singing.

Duration: 46 min

20: Diction for Singing

Explore pronunciation and syllabic stress in singing.

Duration: 54 min

21: Engaging with Lyrics

Interpret song lyrics for expressive singing.

Duration: 37 min

22: Communicating through Song

Align vocal skills with personal expression.

Duration: 49 min

23: Making Each Performance Personal

Connect deeply with your performance material.

Duration: 57 min

24: Singing’s Surprising Benefits

Reflect on the benefits of singing for health and well-being.

Duration: 58 min