The Ultimate Practice Guide for Vocalists
Learn to sing with more power and passion under the guidance of vocal master Donna McElroy. Donna is a Berklee professor, Grammy nominee, Dove Award winner, and vocalist on multiple gold and platinum records.
Videos
• Introduction (08:32) - In this first video, Donna McElroy discusses what we will be working on in this series.
• The Breath (08:02) - Donna and Jason work on practice techniques for proper breathing while singing.
• Where's the Source (02:34) - In this video, Donna and Jason discuss where you are singing from. Another words, using the your diaphragm when and abdominal muscles when singing.
• Getting Ready to Sing (06:46) - Donna tells us how to prepare your voice before singing.
• Warming Up with a Groove & Adding the Lyrics (05:07) - In this video, Donna shows us a vocal warm up to music.
• Application of Technique & Using Different Voices (08:37) - See some practice exercises that use both technique, and different "voices."
• Movement (02:13) - Donna and Jason discuss ways to warm-up in preparation for singing that requires you moving around.
• Putting It All Together (02:41) - Donna and Jason put everything we've seen to work in practice.
• Vocal Health (01:48) - In this video, Donna talks about how to keep your voice healthy.
• Warm-Up Exercises (04:27) - In this final video, Donna shows some warm-up exercises that help prepare a vocalist.
• Last Tips (04:03) - Donna gives a few final pieces of advice for vocal practicing.