What's the Deal with Vocal Warm-ups?
What kind of vocal warmups are best, how many, and why? Voice teacher Ellen Allen shares some advice!
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Ellen Allen
- Apr 5, 2021
- 3 min
Five Ways to Level-Up Your Voice Lessons
If you've taken private music lessons before, you're probably aware of the basic elements that are required for progress. Showing up...
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Ellen Allen
- Mar 4, 2021
- 3 min
The Singer's Toolbox: 5 Must-Haves for Happy Practicing
When it comes to developing a practice routine, it's all about finding what works for YOU. Sure, your teacher tells you want to practice...
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Ellen Allen
- Jan 14, 2021
- 4 min
Five "Must-Have" Elements for a Show-Stopping Performance
Have you ever sat in the audience, listening to a singer who maybe *sounds* great, but whose stage presence is just… awkward? Or, maybe...
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Ellen Allen
- Dec 18, 2020
- 5 min
"Sopranos, Less Vibrato!": Thoughts on the V-Word from a Choral Singer & Voice Teacher
As a classically-trained, professional choral singer, a choral director, AND a voice teacher, I have loooots of thoughts about the V-word...
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Ellen Allen
- Dec 2, 2020
- 5 min
Virtual Choir 101
In these not-so-unprecedented-anymore times (let's face it, we've been at this nearly nine months), musicians of all stripes have had to...
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Ellen Allen
- Sep 9, 2020
- 2 min
Back-to-School, Back-to-Practicing!
While the start of this school year is undoubtedly unlike any other, there are still elements of our back-to-school routines that we find...
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Ellen Allen
- Aug 12, 2020
- 2 min
How to Maximize Your Vocal Warmups, Part 2
In my last post, I talked about the basic structure of a vocal warm-up: how you should start, what you should focus on first, and how to...
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Ellen Allen
- Jul 29, 2020
- 4 min
How to Maximize Your Vocal Warm-up, Part 1
Virtually any singer will tell you that vocal warm-ups are important. Ask them why, and - particularly less experienced singers - will...
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Ellen Allen
- Jun 30, 2020
- 6 min
How To Sight-Read Like a Pro
Do you like to sight-read? LOL, right? Well, some people do. *Meekly raises hand* Why do so many singers dread sight-reading? Oh, so...
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Ellen Allen
- May 28, 2020
- 5 min
The "Ten Commandments" of Choral Singing
I came up with the Ten Commandments of Choral Singing when I was the director of a small girls' choir several years ago. This post was...
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Ellen Allen
- May 6, 2020
- 6 min
Why the Arts Matter
I originally wrote this post back in 2017, for the Rising Stars Productions blog. Looking at it now, I feel it's more relevant than...
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Ellen Allen
- Apr 11, 2020
- 3 min
Six Tips for Mindful Practicing
Mindful singing means being aware of and responding to the workings of your instrument. Here are some tips for more mindful practicing.
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Ellen Allen
- Mar 31, 2020
- 3 min
#SocialDistantSing: The Importance of the Arts During COVID-19
The arts are vitally important, especially in a time of crisis. I hope we can remember this even after the world has returned to "normal."
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Ellen Allen
- Feb 4, 2020
- 4 min
Vocal Health, Part 2: I'm Sick!
Even just a hint of sickness can send any singer into crisis mode, and for good reason. So how do we deal with sickness as singers?
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Ellen Allen
- Jan 27, 2020
- 4 min
Three Steps for Memorizing Music
Memorizing music can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be! You just need a roadmap and some strategies!
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Ellen Allen
- Jan 21, 2020
- 4 min
Five Steps For Learning New Songs
Below, I outline a basic music-learning system that can be employed for most musical theater pieces, as well as pieces in other genres.
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Ellen Allen
- Jan 20, 2020
- 3 min
Vocal Health, Part 1: My Voice Is Tired!
Raise your hand if you've ever experienced a tired voice after a long stretch of singing. You're not alone! When your voice gets tired,...
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Ellen Allen
- Jan 18, 2020
- 6 min
Managing Performance Anxiety
Performance nerves are often inevitable, but they can be managed! Where do they come from, and how can we deal with them?
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