Learn to Sing Instantly!

Have you always wanted to know how to sing? Have you always asked yourself how some people could sing so great like that? Or how tenors can create hair-raising finales? Have you always dreamed of singing at Broadway?

Like any talent, singing is a gift. However, it could also be learned through proper training and technique. For whatever a person does, one of the most important thing is to have the determination to work for it. Much determination and want is required of singing as well. Besides that, here are some other things that could help you become a singing sensation in no time:

The Mentor

To learn to sing, you need to look for mentors who could give feedback. And because singing is a kind of performance art, you should get feedback from a listener. If you're serious about wanting to sing, then you gotta get yourself a voice coach. In American Idol, Simon Cowell is blunt about telling a person's vocal standing.  While there's value in faith in talent, seeking feedback from mentors could help you map out how to go about with your training. A coach is important to help you determine the quality of your voice, the accuracy of your tone, and your voice range.  The coach would guide you through as you formally start your singing training. Joining a choir can give you opportunities for trainings and practices. Consider singing with a group (like a choir) because it makes learning more holistic.

Breathe

An important part of singing is breathing. Before vocaling, try this simple exercise: put your palm on your sternum, that part where the rib cages meet. For about a minute, observe how your lungs expand and contract as you breathe. If you wanna be a really good singer, you have to learn how to breathe properly. That kind of training would help you learn to control your voice so you belt out properly and smoothly. Hold your breath for as long as you could—you're gonna need this skill if you wanna sing properly. Take note, some songs may have convenient breathing pauses but there are some out there that don't.

Know the notes

Doing your practices with the notes is best done with a group or a choir. You get compelled to listen to how your voice really sounds like and whether you're in tune or not. It can give feedback on areas of improvement. Because the mix of low notes to high notes require fast shifts and focus, there are drills dedicated to help the singer incorporate breathing while singing. You could also do this alone but it's always better with other people.  You may also try checking tones if you happen to play the piano.  Press on the basic keys and imitate the piano's tone. Try increasing and decreasing your pitch to check your progress. You'll know you're on the right track if you hit the right notes.

Pronunciation

Singing is not only about rhythm and flow, but also about words. Singing requires the proper pronounciation of words more than an average person thinks so. Focus on pronouncing your vowels at every pitch because words are mostly made of alternating vowels and consonants. Of course, across cultures (and subcultures even), we have different ways of pronouncing words and singing them. It is good practice to study the way other singers handle and sing their songs.  Having models would help you train in working on songs and their lyrics.

Knowing your voice, choosing songs

We have heard it a million times, and we will say it again here. Knowing what kind of song fits your voice means knowing what kind of voice you have. Lots of amateur singers usually choose songs by want, not by the way a song fits their voice. A choir or a coach can give you an idea which songs best fit your voice. There are voices that just don't fit with certain songs. It might be that your voice improved but you chose the wrong song. It's not only taste that matters in choosing a song.  It is also a way to show your vocal power.  Our voices have character too. The right song can make your voice sound like a pro.

Enjoy

A lot of guides tell you what to do and what not to do. We hardly see tips that tell you to enjoy yourself and be passionate about it. More than anything, singing is a kind of self-expression. What's important is that you enjoy yourself, whether or not you're just beginning to learn to sing or you've been singing all your life. Practice doesn't have to be taxing—you can do it in a fun way, like in the shower or a karaoke night with friends. Singing frees the soul and should mainly be enjoyed. 

The key to learning how to sing is not just about knowing the technicalities of singing, breathing right, or reaching the right notes—it's about love and passion for expression, most of all.