According to voice pathologist Dr. Linda Carroll, “Just as a dancer does physical stretches before and after they move, vocal performers need to warm up before extended (or critical) voice use to ...

American Songwriter may earn a commission when you purchase through our links. Some people are born knowing how to sing. Others learn in school or church. Others still go their whole lives wishing ...

Semi-occluded vocal tract exercises (SOVTE) have emerged as a pivotal tool in both clinical voice therapy and vocal training. By partially constricting the vocal tract—typically through devices such ...

For his role as country singer Jackson Maine in “A Star Is Born,” Bradley Cooper spent 20 hours a week training his voice. While it may be—to paraphrase the film’s lead song—hard keeping it so ...

Are you struggling with tight vocal cords? Many people who use their voice frequently for work or hobbies face this issue. Poor vocal cord care can lead to discomfort and even long-term problems. But ...

Fitness experts suggest consistent, full-body resistance training, including exercises like deadlifts and squats, can effectively reduce fat and waistline. Combining these seven exercises in a daily ...