I’m a tenor, and I’m having trouble reaching a G above the staff on treble cleff. Any tips on how to sing that high or higher without actually screaming? Because the only way I can hit that note is by basically yelling.   ~ Juan …Oh, the high G. That’s a problem EVER guy has […]

I always dreamed of being a singer. I sing along with songs, but it sounds bad. It’s like I am singing faster than the beat. I want to sing at the school assembly, but I kinda lack confidence. What hurts me most is when someone tells me that my singing sucks. I am unconditionally in […]

I heard a quote a couple of years back that’s always stuck with me. It was something along the lines of, “You can’t reach for exceptional if you’re still holding onto mediocrity.” That being said, I think that all of us have or will come upon a time in our lives where we have the opportunity […]

Hello All, Today, I want to discuss something that people rarely talk about, but can be a huge factor in finding success with your voice – Giving Yourself Permission to Mess Up. You see, in our perfectionistic society, we as people are deathly afraid of failure. We fear what others may think of us if […]

If you’re anything like me, there are songs that are simple for you to sing, but then there are some songs that are seemingly impossible to get through. And it’s not always a factor of pitch… a song can be perfectly within your range, but for some reason, there’s just something about where it sits […]

Hey everyone, long time no write. One of the things I get constant questions about is breathing. It’s kind of funny to me… everyone that knows anything about singing knows that you have to breathe properly. But in this article, I want to explore just how true that is. Is the breath really that important? […]

As a singer, we’re always striving to effectively communicate our message. Basically, we must be believable. There are many ways that we can do this, but one is through vocal inflection. You see, emphasis is a tremendously important part of communication. Matter of fact, by simply changing which word you emphasize in a phrase, you […]

There are a handful of different aspects of our voice that have to be in place in order to sing well. One of these is having good cord closure. But what is cord closure? Cord Closure describes the process by which your vocal cords come together to create sound. If we have the desired thin […]

There are two completely different parts of your voice that you must train when you’re learning to sing. One is more scientific, where the other is more artistic. Learn more by watching the video below.   Love it? Hate it? Think I left something out? Add your thoughts in the comment section below, and of […]

My name is Vocal Coach Ken Taylor and I’ve been helping singers like you improve their voice since I was in school getting my music degree. You see, helping people is my passion, and I’d love to have the opportunity to help you take your voice to the next level. I believe you’ll find taking […]