How To Sing Like A Pro

By: Amber Gilani

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Though learning how to sing like a pro can be challenging, you can master your voice with the right vocal training. Simply having a nice singing voice isn't enough to sound like a professional. It can take weeks or years of training to begin to improve your voice.

To sing like a pro, you will need:

Patience

You need to start by ensuring that you are breathing correctly. You know you are breathing correctly if your stomach expands while your ribcage and chest do not. Feel your stomach while you breath and sing, and keep taking deep breaths till only your stomach expands and relaxes.
You wont be able to sing like a pro unless you are relaxed. When tense, your jaw will clench and your throat muscles will tighten. Pick a time of day when you feel at bliss, and tuck away your daily responsibilities for the time being. Put on some soothing music in the background, and take a hot bath before practicing your voice. If standing, your posture should be straight with your legs shoulder-width apart.
Start by warming your vocal cords. This is essential before singing. Stretch your vocal cords and prevent injury to them. Keep your stomach relaxed and warm up your vocal cords by humming and lip trilling. Afterwards, change your range from low to medium to high, and spend at least ten minutes warming up.
Remember to always stay within your range. It is easy to damage your vocal cords by singing too high or too low. If you want to increase your range, do so gradually. Improving your vocal range is essential to sing like a pro.

Posted on: Aug. 22, 2010