How to Handle Vocal Breaks
One of the more vexing technical challenges for any singer is the dreaded vocal break, that area where notes suddenly become more difficult as the voice tries to transition from the lower to the upper registers. More »

Teaching Unfamiliar Accents
Plays borrowed from the headlines are not an uncommon phenomenon, and nowadays plays inspired in one way or another by international relations are hardly unexpected. More »

Hitting Those High Notes
It is no secret that one of the most difficult aspects of singing is hitting the high notes. Good or bad, these notes will usually bring the singer the most attention. More »

Singing With Mr. Darcy
A tall, good-looking lad—he wouldn't have been playing Mr. Darcy if he weren't—Doug Carpenter more than once refers to singing as his passion. More »

Learning to Sight-Sing
Being asked to sight-sing—sing a piece of music you're unfamiliar with—can strike fear into the heart of even the most experienced vocalist. More »

Angela Michael Teaches Others How to Maximize Their Vocal Palette
Singers attempting to enter the professional ranks often find that being gifted and well-trained is not enough. They need to develop a range of vocal sounds, textures, and colors to meet every musical situation. More »

David Greenspan Discusses Playing All Eight Characters in 'The Patsy'
During the last few months, an undisputed New York theater highlight was David Greenspan taking on all eight roles in the Transport Group's revival of "The Patsy." More »

Useful iPhone Apps for Singers
The recent explosion of smartphone apps has included a number of great tools for the singer. We have compiled a list of some of the best iPhone apps for helping vocalists stay in top performing shape. More »

Nancy Reardon's Advice for Reporters and Hosts is Useful for Actors Too
The voice has everything to do with "personality." She says, "The voice is so important—and not a shrill voice. A low voice. Think of the voices you love. They're all low." More »

Fitzmaurice Integrates Vocal Production With Movement
Fitzmaurice Voicework was developed to give actors a fully integrated approach to their vocal instrument and performance. More »

Juilliard Coach Andrew Wade Gives Emergency Vocal Tips
There are five parts to Wade's immediate approach: breathing, steaming, drinking water, humming and—just to be certain suspected pharyngitis isn't actually laryngitis—see a physician. More »

Teaching Yourself a Dialect
Knowing what to listen for, how to break it down, how to practice, and then turning your work into something that will convince a native speaker is not easy to do, at least without a little guidance. More »

Singing for Actors
David Coury declares, "The most comprehensive way to get a speaking voice in shape is through singing." That's part of the reason he's known for working with actors who have never sung. More »

Creating Your Commercial Demo
There are as many types of voiceover demo, but usually, when people ask if you have a voiceover demo, they really mean a commercial voiceover demo. More »

Going Mic-less
Under theater conditions, the unenhanced power of the human voice has been severely challenged since, well, probably 1964, when Carol Channing was amplified in "Hello, Dolly!" More »

A Cautionary Tale
"I can't think of another profession where what they teach you in school is so completely different from what you have to do in the professional world," says Stephen Tobolowsky. More »

The Seven Deadly Singing Sins
As a voice teacher, I have seen students come to my studio with many of the same problems. I have traced quite a few of these problems to a basic group of mistakes and incorrect beliefs. More »

The Air of Songs
Sara Louise Lazarus had been building a strong résumé as a singing actor while being prevailed upon for coaching by colleagues impressed with her work. More »