A lot of people want to be singers.
It is an outlet for everything you feel. It is a stress buster, an emotional
medium and an activity you can just have fun doing it. However, it requires
skill, preparation and correct knowledge to fully utilise your vocal cords and
be the professional you have always dreamed of. Here are some of our tips and
guidelines to help you become a professional vocalist.
1. Practicing
Make sure you warm up your voice
early in the morning and do all the necessary vocal exercises, as it is the
time of the day when you have the most energy, your voice is strongest and can
access your full capabilities. Make a habit of doing this regularly and you
will see the difference in just a few weeks. Your vocal cords are a sensitive
instrument, it can be really affected by simple cold, sore throat, fatigue and will
suffer if you overdo it. So take care of it, and practice early in the
morning to get the most efficiency out of your voice.
2. Pitch Reference
If you know an instrument like the
keyboard or the guitar, it will help you out a lot when you are singing as it
will help you identify the pitch that you have to sing and also give you the
idea about when to change your pitch. However if you don't, you can use recommended
products to help keep a pitch reference audio when you are singing. Nowadays
you have a number of free apps for pitch reference, but knowing an instrument can
really amplify your singing ability.
3. Listening
A good professional musician has
excellent listening skills. If you develop the skill of listening to music and
relating it with the music theory knowledge, you will then able to reach the
full potential of your voice. You could use this understanding to improve your
vocal range, apply the right techniques
based on genres and to create melodies or tunes. Listen to as many different
genres of music as you can to expand your knowledge about music and different
techniques which can help you become a better vocalist and musician.
4. Eating Right
For vocalists, it is very important to
regulate your food/drink intake. Control and carefully choose what you are eating
or drinking to maintain the best quality in the texture and tone of your voice.
While we don’t recommend completely cutting out your favourite friend foods or
ice creams, taking it in moderation is key. Avoid cold things like ice cream
and drinks, oily foods and foods that give you acid reflux, if you have to sing
or perform in couple of hours. There are various other drinks that really help
your cords, one such example is a drink made of Tulsi (Holy Basil), Turmeric, Honey
and Warm Water. Although it taste bitter it really helps your cords to soothe
down. You can always ask your mentor the do's and don'ts before your
performance but these are the few ones you should know. Don't eat very heavy
food, avoid too much spices and most importantly rest your voice before a
performance. However, do ensure you warm up 30-45 minutes before your show/performance
to prepare your voice to deliver its best.
These points should you give you a head start into becoming a professional vocalist or singer. Learn, Understand and Practise each of these tips regularly to see an improvement in your vocal range, capability and performance ability.
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