written by Metro Music Makers instructor Chelsea Sefzik One of the most difficult tasks for me as a teacher is finding suitable music for young boys. However, Disney has come out with some fantastic hits over the years, and I want to share with you my top five picks for a young boy’s vocal and […]
Category: Vocal Tips
Your (daughter’s) holiday vacation Disney playlist
written by Metro Music Makers instructor Chelsea Sefzik Are you heading out of town for the holiday break? Maybe even headed to that favorite childhood destination. . . Walt Disney World?! Whether you’re Orlando-bound or heading to the in-laws for some Christmas cheer, if you’ve got time in the car, you’ve got time to put […]
Tell Your Face: Using Expressions to Communicate Emotion in Your Performance
Written by Metro Music Makers instructor Chelsea Sefzik My favorite time of year is the holiday season. I begin my Christmas decorating on Halloween every year. When I run into friends or talk to family, they can tell by how excited I am that I’ve begun this much anticipated process of decorating. Like a child […]
SOS: Singing While You’re Sick
Written by Metro Music Makers instructor Sarah Cauthen I don’t know about you, but I’ve been anxiously awaiting the arrival of fall. Reasons I LOVE fall: Comfy sweaters Fall spices Watching the leaves turn But as a singer, I also DREAD fall, because I basically remain “under the weather” vocally from mid-October until January. It’s […]
How to sing and play at the same time
written by Metro Music Makers instructor Mark Grundhoefer A question I get asked a lot is, “How do I sing and play at the same time?” Learning a song on an instrument is difficult enough. To add singing on top of what you’re playing can often times seem impossible, especially when the vocal line does […]
Singing with proper posture
Metro Music Makers staff member Adrienne Leggett offers some great tips on posture and how it can affect your vocal performance.
How to survive (and thrive in) your first voice lesson
Metro Music Makers instructor Chelsea Smith interviewed her own students to find out what they wish they had known before their first voice lesson.
Vocal Recovery 102
Metro Music Makers instructor Chelsea Smith shares three secrets that can assist in the rehabilitation of the voice and often speed up the process of healing when you’re sick or tired.
The perfect age for starting voice lessons
Joseph S. McBrayer, voice instructor at Metro Music Makers, shares 3 signs your child is ready for voice lessons.
Tips for the singer with seasonal allergies
Even children and teenagers can be affected by the pollen and other allergens floating around the south this time of year. So do you just throw in the towel (or tissue)? Nope, because you’ve got two of Metro Music Makers’ fabulous vocal teachers on standby to help you figure out how to keep your voice clear and strong.
