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How To Practice Singing Part VIII: Breaking Bad Habits Using the Inverse Laws Cover
3/1/2025

How To Practice Singing Part VIII: Breaking Bad Habits Using the Inverse Laws

In Part VIII of the "How To Practice Singing" series, Zac discusses how the laws of making habits can be applied inversely to help us break bad habits in our singing practice.

The "King" of All Vocal Exercises: SOVT Exercises Cover
2/15/2025

The "King" of All Vocal Exercises: SOVT Exercises

In this article, Bryan Chan discusses the benefits of Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract (SOVT) exercises for reducing strain and improving vocal flexibility, emphasizing breath control, and maintaining consistency as well as effective vocal maintenance.

Dealing with Discouragement Cover
1/18/2025

Dealing with Discouragement

In this article, New York Vocal Coaching Instructor Abby Payne discusses tips for how singers can deal with discouragement.

How to Practice Singing Part VII: Make Practice Habits Satisfying Cover
12/21/2024

How to Practice Singing Part VII: Make Practice Habits Satisfying

In this article, Zac highlights the importance of making your regular singing practice satisfying, giving yourself rewards during and after practice sessions, and avoiding shortcuts and unhelpful rewards.

Singing Is For Everyone Part II: The WHAT and HOW of Singing Cover
10/12/2024

Singing Is For Everyone Part II: The WHAT and HOW of Singing

In Part II of Andy's "Singing Is For Everyone" series, Andy interviews his students about WHAT they’ve gained from lessons and HOW they achieved those gains with Andy.

How To Practice Singing Part VI: Make Practicing Easy! Cover
8/24/2024

How To Practice Singing Part VI: Make Practicing Easy!

In this article, Zac Bradford discusses the idea of "friction" when building a habit and suggests practical ways, such as the "Two-minute Rule", to make building practice habits easier for singers.

Do Singers Need To Know How To Read Sheet Music? Cover
7/13/2024

Do Singers Need To Know How To Read Sheet Music?

In this article, Abby Payne explores whether or not it is necessary for singers to be able to read music.

How To Practice Singing Part V: Make Practice Habits Attractive! Cover
6/29/2024

How To Practice Singing Part V: Make Practice Habits Attractive!

In Part V of the How To Practice Singing series, Zac Bradford uses inspiration from James Clear to explore the idea of making practice habits attractive and irresistible to singers through the principle of temptation bundling.

How to Practice Singing Part IV: Creating a Practice Habit that Sticks! Cover
4/6/2024

How to Practice Singing Part IV: Creating a Practice Habit that Sticks!

In part IV of the "How To Practice Singing" series, I discuss practical ways of creating practice habits for singing that promote consistency by applying the four laws for behavior change to our work.

Building Resilience: Sticking with Singing Even When It’s Hard Cover
3/23/2024

Building Resilience: Sticking with Singing Even When It’s Hard

In this article, we will explore some principles I find useful for practicing singing that may help us overcome a "rut" in our progression toward vocal growth. Practicing singing can at times feel impossible, but a shift in mindset can potentially change that feeling.