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Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to improve your singing voice. Whether your dream is to sing in a crowd-filled concert someday, or you just want to enhance your shower singing skills, there are some things that will help anyone looking to improve their voice. So if you are looking for a guide on how to start singing for beginners, you’ve come to the right place.

As previously mentioned, a lot of people believe that singing is an inborn talent; and if you aren’t born with it, there is no way of getting there. Although it is true that physiological factors do play a role in how you sound, proper vocal training can make all the difference between sounding like an amateur or a singer who is stage-worthy.

So here are some easy techniques and tips that will help you start singing better, even if you are a beginner who thinks they sound awful.

· Take Care of Your Vocal Health

One mistake people often make is to not take care of their vocal health. Look at it this way; if you were learning to play the piano, you’d regularly tune the piano, protect it from dust and do everything to keep it at its best quality. So why don’t you treat your voice the same way? Your voice is basically your most important instrument when it comes to singing.

Doing simple things like staying hydrated and quitting smoking can result in profound improvement in how your voice sounds. Paying attention to your health and nutrition in general, as well as getting proper sleep has also shown to improve voice quality. So start making these minor changes in your life; they won’t only help you improve your singing voice, but will also improve your overall health.

 

· Work on Your Breathing

If taking care of your health is taking care of your instrument, then learning proper breathing is learning to use this instrument. And if you don’t learn that, there is no way you’ll find any success in learning to sing.

One common mistake people make is breathing through their chest instead of involving their entire diaphragm. To breathe properly, you have to inhale all the way below your chest, so that your stomach expands. When you’re doing this naturally, your shoulders stay in place instead of moving back and forth. The good thing is that it is relatively easily to fix your breathing patterns. Just take a few minutes out of your day, and try breathing so that your stomach expands and contracts. For more accuracy, place a hand on your stomach to be sure you’re doing it right.

· Improve Your Posture

If you learn to breath properly, a part of your posture will fix itself. The rest, you’ll have to work on. When your posture is correct, it allows for air to freely flow through your body. Slouching or hunching prevents this air flow and makes singing difficult, so it is important to keep yourself balanced.

The best posture to sing is by standing straight with your legs shoulder-length apart and your back straight, yet slightly relaxed. But practicing while standing can get tiring. So a good way to practice is by laying straight on the floor and singing to the roof. This will not only help you practice a lot better, it will also make it easier for you to imitate your posture when you have to sing standing straight.

· Work on Your Tone

Your tone is something that cannot actually be changed; it’s like your unique vocal thumbprint. Which means that you have a unique sound unlike any other. But the good news is that you can improve your tone.

When you work on your breath and your posture, you automatically start improving your tone. Now you have to really listen to yourself, and to understand whether you are improving or not. Train your ears to pick up on the flaws in your voice, and work on improving them with regular vocal practice.

· Accept Your Voice

As said earlier, your voice is unique to you. So if your aim is to sing like Michael Jackson or Taylor Swift, chances are that you will end up disappointed. Imagine if Coldplay tried to copy AC/DC’s style, or if Katy Perry had tried to sing like Celine Dion, where would they have been?

So it is important to accept your voice and not try to sound like your favorite singer; unless you naturally sound that way that is. When you accept your voice, it is much easier to improve it.

· Get a Professional Teacher

Since everyone has a unique voice, everyone also has a unique set of obstacles to overcome when it comes to improving their voice. There are some basic techniques that work for everyone, but if you really want to tap into the full potential of your voice, it is necessary that you get a professional teacher.

But if you don’t have that kind of time, and are only practicing singing as a hobby, investing in an online course could prove beneficial as well. 30 Day Singer is one such course that allows you to learn singing at your own pace by sitting in the comfort of your own house.

The most important thing is that you stay consistent with your practice. Don’t just read how to start singing for beginners, but actually implement it in your daily routine. And with a little devotion, you are sure to get the results you want.

 

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