Ever wonder how Taylor Swift can belt out powerful notes night after night, era after era, without shredding her vocal cords? The secret lies in vocal warmups and cooldowns—exercises that prepare the ...

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 ...

Warm up your voice while training your ear with this creative major 7 exercise. Instead of dull routines, explore harmony, tone, and beauty, all in one inspiring vocal workout. What a 5,000-mile long ...

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 ...

Shinedown's Brent Smith has granted extreme access to outsiders with a candid look at his pre-show vocal warm-up routine, a crucial exercise for singers that can often look unusual to the uninitiated.

Level up your vocal range safely Expanding your vocal range is about training smart, not forcing notes. With proper warm-ups, breath support, and resonance adjustments, you can add notes gradually ...

If you’re not following Killswitch Engage vocalist Jesse Leach on Instagram, get on top of that right now. I don’t follow very many musicians — I find most of their posts overly self-centered (more ...

Warm up to the commitment “If you’re going to be an actor, you have to be a vocal athlete. One six-week vocal course isn’t going to cut it. I recommend a minimum of 30 minutes, three times a week.