I'm Abram and today I'm going to talk about what I do in a beginner's very first vocal lesson. A lot of new students don't know what to expect when starting singing lessons. In this video I'm going to describe a general model to get somebody initiated into the practice of singing.

Most people don’t intend to sing for huge audiences - they just want to be comfortable singing in front of family and friends. But even that can feel intimidating! I’m Camille van Niekerk, singer and voice teacher with 30 Day Singer, and today I have 4 tips to help you sing in front of friends.

A Bass has the lowest-pitched singing voice of all the categories. The word comes from the late Latin word Bassus, meaning thick or low. We will show you all about the bass vocal range.

A Tenor has a high-pitched voice that falls between the Baritone and Alto voice types. The word comes from the old French medieval Latin word tenere, which means to hold. This is because the Tenor, being above the other male-associated voicetypes, often held the melody.

This week, 30 Day Singer instructor Abram Poliakoff will show you how to build singing confidence.

Singing in front of other people can be a nerve-racking experience. However, there are plenty of ways to prepare yourself to sing with confidence.

Falsetto is a term used to describe the higher register of the voice. It is often described as sounding "high-pitched" or "thin." In order to use falsetto effectively, it is important to be able to produce a good deal of vocal resonance. This can be accomplished by learning how to control the larynx muscles or voice box.

“Can Anyone Learn To Sing?”

Camille van Niekerk

Despite what you may have been told: yes, anyone can learn to sing. Let’s talk about why that’s true, but first: why so many people think it’s not! People think singing is an inherent ability, something you need to be born with, because some people seem to have it and others seem not to. You’ll often hear phrases like “Oh no, I can’t sing!” or “She can really sing!” But think about applying that same mentality to another skill, and the logic begins to fall apart.

“Larynx Function”

Camille van Niekerk

Learn about the function of the larynx, and its role in singing. The larynx is part of your respiratory system. It is a hollow tube, approximately 2 inches long, that lets air pass from your throat to your trachea on the way to your lungs. Because it houses and protects your vocal folds (vocal cords), sometimes it’s referred to as the voice box.

“Vocal Exercises”

Camille van Niekerk

Learn some of the most popular vocal exercises and melodic patterns used by singers and voice teachers today including the straw technique, 'NG,' "woo-woo," arpeggios and much more!