Singing and voice teaching guides
Warm-ups, breath support, lesson plans, choir rehearsals and daily riyaz routines for singing teachers.
Vocal warm-up routine: a 10-minute sequence for singers
A 10-minute vocal warm-up routine for singing students and choirs: posture, breath, gentle humming, lip trills, sirens and scales, with tips on pacing.
3 min readSingingTeaching children to sing: activities, range and repertoire
How to teach children to sing: finding the child's comfortable range, pitch-matching games, song choices, voice care and keeping it playful in class.
3 min readSingingBreath support for singers: simple exercises and cues
A teacher's guide to breath support for singing students: posture, low breathing, steady airflow exercises, useful cues and common mistakes to avoid.
3 min readSingingSinging lesson plan template: a 45-minute structure
A singing lesson plan template for teachers: warm-up, technique, repertoire, feedback and home practice, with timings and a worked example for a beginner.
3 min readSingingChoir rehearsal plan: structure a 90-minute session
How to plan a 90-minute choir rehearsal: warm-up, sectionals, run-throughs, pacing, managing different levels and keeping singers motivated.
3 min readSingingVocal health for singers: daily habits teachers can teach
Everyday vocal health habits for singing students: hydration, rest, warm-ups, speaking habits, managing a tired voice and when to see a doctor.
3 min readSingingHindustani vocal riyaz: a daily practice structure
A daily structure for Hindustani vocal riyaz: tanpura tuning, sargam and alankar, raga work, taan and bandish, with timings for 30 and 60 minutes.
3 min readSingingRecording yourself for singing practice: a guide for students
How singing students can use recordings to improve: what to record, how to listen back, kind self-feedback, sharing with a teacher and privacy basics.
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