6 Techniques to Improve Your Singing Voice Quickly

Katherine Dvoskin

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Author: Katherine Dvoskin | Co-Founder of K&M Music School
Published September 8th , 2024

Introduction

Want to sing higher and louder with an incredible voice? Learn six simple techniques to improve your singing voice fast. I’ll share the vocal warmups and exercises the pros use. In this guide, you will find my best tips to become a better singer quickly.

I’ll share the vocal warmups and exercises the pros use, including those that are used to enhance endurance and vocal health as outlined in our nutrition and diet guide for singers.

Technique	Benefit	Pro Tip
Vocal Warmups	Prevents strain, improves range	Start with gentle humming
Breath Control	Enhances sustain and power	Practice diaphragmatic breathing
Resonance	Boosts projection and tone	Focus on forward placement
Self-Recording	Tracks progress, identifies areas for improvement	Use voice memo apps for convenience
Articulation	Improves diction and clarity	Practice tongue twisters regularly
Professional Coaching	Accelerates improvement, provides personalized feedback	Consider 4-6 introductory lessons

Why Learn Proper Singing Technique?

Before working on singing skills, it’s important to know why vocal technique is important. Developing good habits early, like practicing diaphragmatic breathing, is crucial to avoid unnecessary strain.

Avoid Vocal Strain and Damage

Proper technique prevents injury and allows for longer, healthier singing careers.

Increase Your Range and Volume

With regular practice, you can make your vocal muscles stronger. Even naturally lower voices can gain a few octaves in their upper range.

Improve Tone Quality and Uniqueness

With regular practice, you can make your vocal muscles stronger.

Build Confidence and Skills

I have been a voice teacher for over 10 years. I help singers at all levels, from beginners to those who want to perform on Broadway. Setting your voice free is liberating!

Now let’s get into the step-by-step techniques to unlock your best voice!

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Step 1: Warm Up With Vocal Exercises

Humming

Start by gently humming an easy, mid-range note. Focus on feeling the vibrations through your face.
Slowly glide up and down across your range. Don’t push to the extremes yet.
With regular practice, you can make your vocal muscles stronger. Sustain each note for 4-5 seconds.

For additional warmups, check out our 10 vocal warm-up exercises.

Lip Trills

Trilling lips together vibrates the vocal folds without excess strain.
Start in mid-range and trill comfortably. Then slide up and down your range.
You’ll feel the tingle on your lips and face which helps open resonance spaces.

Vocal Sirens

Slide up and down your range bending from note to note in a siren style.
Start small, around a fifth, and gradually increase your range as you warm up.
Focus on smooth pitch transitions between notes.

Stay relaxed as you warm up. Give your voice time to wake up before pushing range. Stop if you feel throat tickling or raspiness.

Step 2: Master Breath Control

Follow these tips:

Inhale slowly and deeply into your belly, feeling your diaphragm expand downward. Your shoulders stay relaxed.
Exhale at a controlled pace using your abdominal muscles rather than your chest.
Place a hand on your stomach to feel it rise and fall with each breath.
Practice breath control exercises lying, sitting, and standing. They should become second nature.

With regular practice, you can make your vocal muscles stronger. By mastering diaphragmatic breathing techniques, you can maintain better control over your voice and sustain notes with ease.

Step 3: Resonate Your Voice

Here are some tips:

Feel the buzzing or ringing sensation on your nose, cheeks, and mask as you vocalize. Then amplify it.
Focus resonance forward on bright nasal vowels like “me” rather than back in the throat.
Open your mouth vertically and keep the back of your throat open to create more space.
Sing near a wall and feel the sound waves bouncing back. Stand closer as resonance improves.

With proper resonance technique, you’ll project loudly with less vocal strain. It takes practice but pays off with better tone and vocal stamina.

Step 4: Record Your Voice

Here are some tips:

Record yourself singing scales, exercises, and full songs. Save the files dated in a practice folder to compare.
Use a voice memo app on your phone for quick recordings anytime. Great for capturing new song ideas!
Listen back critically to evaluate pitch, tone, control, vibrato, and resonance. Then set specific goals for improvement.
Focus on one element at a time. First work on precision, then tone, then expanding your range.

Be patient with yourself as you listen and celebrate small wins! Over time, your recordings will showcase incredible vocal transformation.

Step 5: Try Tongue Twisters

Fun tongue twisters to try:

Red leather, yellow leather
Unique New York
She sells seashells by the seashore
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers

Pay attention to crisp consonant pronunciation and accuracy of vowel sounds. Clear articulation directly translates to better singing technique! Improving diction is key to clearer singing, and our guide to vocal diction exercises offers more tips.

Step 6: Study with a Voice Coach

Here are some top benefits of taking lessons:

Learn proper techniques to avoid straining your voice
Receive vocal warmups and song recommendations for your range
Get unbiased feedback to continue improving
Stay motivated with regularly scheduled lessons
Prepare for auditions and performances
Unlock your full vocal potential faster!

I recommend taking an introductory set of 4-6 lessons to learn solid fundamentals. From there, you can continue with regular monthly check-ins. Investing in your vocal education leads to impressive growth as a singer. If you’re unsure where to start, check out how many vocal lessons you may need to improve.

Keep Practicing!

Be patient with yourself and focus on small, continual progress.

Aim to practice vocal exercises and songs for 10-15 minutes daily. Slowly increase your session length as you build vocal stamina. I recommend taking at least one day per week of complete vocal rest for recovery. Proper rest is as vital as practice for maintaining a healthy voice!

Conclusion

The techniques this guide covers give you tools to strengthen your voice quickly. With consistent practice and proper technique, you can significantly improve your singing voice in a short time.

Remember to warm up properly, focus on breath control, work on resonance, record yourself, practice articulation, and consider professional guidance. Your voice is a unique instrument, and with dedication, you can unlock its full potential.