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Position:Home>Performing Arts> In need of singing advice?Question: In need of singing advice?I have a couple of questions. What are the differences between popstar voice and broadway voice? and What artists' songs help you range your voice better, little by little? Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Pop singers like Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, etc. have a very airy tone when they sing. Broadway singers are usually a bit more trained in their singing and are able to sing on the breath rather than including more air in it. As was pointed out, Broadway singers are supposed to be more versatile (in auditions, they ask you to sing one uptempo and one slower song). You shouldn't try stretching your range unless you know you're doing it right/safely (meaning, get a voice teacher who can help you with exercises to strengthen and possibly extend your range a bit). It's not the song that helps you extend your range or strengthen your voice, it is your technique! Singers like Christina Aguilera and Kelly Clarkson may sound great now, but in 10 years they may have no voice left because of the technique they use and the strain they put on their vocal chords. Don't try to imitate another singer's voice or style. Let your own shine through. If this is for your own private enjoyment, it doesn't matter if you sound like someone else; if it's something you want to do on a more professional level, it's *better* if your voice doesn't sound exactly like someone elses. You didn't mention your age. If possible, join a choir at school or something, and if you're college-aged, many colleges that have music schools offer group vocal classes. In addition, any school that has a vocal performance major has vocal performance students who take students, and often they are dirt cheap (my first instructor, who was a PhD student, charged $20 per hour; a teacher I had a couple years ago only had a Master's and he charged $55/hour privately). Good luck! |