Singing Articles

Struggling to fit your voice into a Fach? Discover the Voice Category Spectrum, an alternative framework to understand operatic and classical voices.

A practical guide to finding repertoire that suits your voice, for singers starting out or who think they've been put in the wrong voice type.

A new framework for classifying musical theatre and CCM voices, beyond Fach and belt/legit labels. Meet the Vocal Category Spectrum.

A science-based, trauma-informed look at what actually protects a professional voice over a lifetime of singing, and the basic misinformation that's quietly costing singers their longevity.

Finding appropriate contemporary commercial music (CCM) songs for younger students is one of the trickier parts of being a voice teacher (and if you're a parent trying to help your child choose a song, it can be even harder!). Whether you're working with pop, soul, R&B, folk-pop, or musical theatre, there's always a balancing act: technical suitability, vocal range, lyrical content, and whether the song actually resonates with the young person singing it. Some songs are worth

By Kayla Collingwood When I was a student studying classical voice, when the topic of passaggio came up, it was typically about the "upper break". It is often the most audibly dramatic register shift, the one audiences notice when it goes wrong. Now, as a teacher working across classical, musical theatre, and contemporary commercial music (CCM), I find myself spending far more time talking about the overall coordination which occurs as we navigate through the registers, the m

Understanding how children’s voices develop, why adult techniques can be risky, and how to support young singers safely Children love to sing. Singing is instinctive, joyful, and helps us to express ourselves. For parents, it can be thrilling to hear a child sing confidently or show unusual musical ability. For teachers, working with young voices can be rewarding and inspiring. However, a child’s singing voice is still under construction. Unlike adult voices, children’s voice

If you're reading this, you probably feel that your voice isn't as strong or reliable as you'd like it to be. Perhaps you've never fully developed your vocal abilities, or maybe you're currently facing vocal challenges. This guide explores the underlying causes and provides evidence-based strategies to help you develop greater vocal freedom, strength, and resilience.

As a voice teacher and singer, I've come to understand the profound connection between our lived experiences, particularly trauma, and how we express ourselves vocally. While there's a growing body of work on trauma and the voice, surprisingly little directly addresses the specific impact of religious trauma. Yet, changes in vocal expression can be an immediate and embodied sign of internalised fear, suppression, and shame.

Determining voice types can be tricky! Here's the story about how I discovered the true nature of my voice!

If you're unfamiliar with the voice classifications used in opera and beyond and want to understand a little better, start here!

What causes tone deafness? Can a person learn to sing in tune? Tips to improve pitch?

Are you seeking a lower-voiced opera singer/classical singer for your production or event, in France or beyond? I am a contralto singer from