We all know that hydration is crucial for healthful singing and vocal stamina, but even the most conscientious water-drinkers may find...

I coach a liturgical sports team. Sounds bizarre, right? When we think about it, though, singers really are athletes. Singing (when done...

Note: this is the first in a new series of posts focusing on a single choral-liturgical element, with notes about potential pitfalls and...

Ever notice that intonation problems occur much more frequently on certain pitches? There's a reason for that, and although it's tricky...

While proper hydration and technique reduce the risk of vocal fatigue during most of the church year, Holy Week and Pascha really test...

Here's a fantastic breath support exercise that will help you practice proper support and identify weaknesses in that area. It may seem a...

Exhalation is where singers earn their paychecks, so to speak, because this is when the singing actually happens. Among singers, proper...

The most effective singing breath is perfectly silent on the way in. Unfortunately, most untrained singers have an instinct to gulp or...

It takes a lot of time for singers to learn proper breathing, but not because it's a novel action; we all breathe constantly, but...

The vocal onset, or beginning of sound, has a huge impact on the rest of the musical phrase. An accurate onset can only happen when the...

All choirs, especially amateur ensembles singing without instrumental accompaniment, struggle with intonation, and there's no easy fix....