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Singing Simply

Ivan Luโ€ขsingingsimply.com
Welcome to the Singing Simply show, where our mission is to help adult beginners who want to learn to sing but are struggling with where to start, demystify the process of learning to sing and make it as easy as possible for you the listener. Because let's face it. Learning to sing on your own can be tricky. If that sounds like you! Don't forget to save this podcast for our weekly voice lesson each Friday. Hosted by Australian voice teacher, Ivan Lu
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Episodes

104: 5 Minute Vocal Warm-Up Routine (Singing Lesson)

๐ŸŒ Step By Step Singing Course: โ https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentalsโ  ๐ŸŒ For Voice Lessons: โ https://www.singingsimply.comโ  ๐ŸŒ Contact Me: IG: โ https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/โ  EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gmail.com

Mar 30, 2023โ€ข15 min

101: How I got better at singing high notes (My 10 year journey) | (Audio Only)

๐ŸŒ Step By Step Singing Course: โ https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentalsโ  ๐ŸŒ For Voice Lessons: โ https://www.singingsimply.com โ  ๐ŸŒ Contact Me: IG: โ https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/โ  EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gmail.com

Mar 28, 2023โ€ข21 min

Update (what happened to our weekly uploads?!)

--------------- ๐ŸŒ Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals ๐ŸŒ Book Singing Lessons here: https://calendly.com/singingsimply ๐ŸŒ Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gmail.com

Mar 27, 2023โ€ข52 sec

97: How To Sound Like A Natural Singer (3 Ideas I've Learnt) | Singing Simply Show |

Ever wondered what makes a natural singer so good? Well, I've had the luxury of teaching and surrounding myself with them. And I want to share 3 very simple observations/ideas that can help you sound more like a natural singer =========================================== ๐ŸŒ Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals ๐ŸŒ For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com ๐ŸŒ Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@...

Feb 10, 2023โ€ข10 min

96: EMOTIONS VS TECHNIQUE (Which is more important for singers?) | Singing Simply Show |

Which one is more important? Singing with great technique or emotions In today's episode, we're gonna be breaking down this question together, how it's not a question of OR but rather AND. And how this actually plays out across each stage of your journey of learning to sing =========================================== ๐ŸŒ Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals ๐ŸŒ For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com ๐ŸŒ Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagr...

Feb 03, 2023โ€ข11 min

95: Why Singing Teachers Contradict Each Other... (The Concept of Partial Truth) | Singing Simply Show |

The singing community is often known for its debate, especially for those learning how to sing whether Youtube or Reddit. If you've searched these platforms you'll know there's no end to contradicting information. Even those who are considered experts, often live with disagreement as well. This leaves us as learners or people trying to get better at singing, often confused by the information that is out there. And so for today's episode, I want to explain why this actually happens through this i...

Jan 27, 2023โ€ข10 min

94: Hitting The Male High C?! | Brian McKnight (Vocal Analysis)

Original performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdQFZpydm_g ๐ŸŒ Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals ๐ŸŒ For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com ๐ŸŒ Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gmail.com...

Jan 20, 2023โ€ข17 min

92: How To Start Singing Harmony (3 Strategies That Have Helped Me!) | Singing Simply Show |

Harmony can be tricky to wrap your head around initially! But it doesn't have to be. Very simple harmony is just 2 or more notes that when put together sound good. In this episode, I'll share 3 simple strategies that have personally helped me with my harmony. Enjoy! =========================================== ๐ŸŒ Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals ๐ŸŒ For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com ๐ŸŒ Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/s...

Jan 05, 2023โ€ข11 min

94: Why singing teachers contradict each other... (The Concept of Partial Truth) | Singing Simply Show |

The singing community is often known for its debate, especially for those learning to sing whether on Youtube or Reddit. If you've searched these platforms you'll know there's no end to contradicting information. Even within those who are considered experts, often live with disagreement as well. This leaves us as learners or people trying to get better at singing, often confused by the information that is out there. And so for today's episode, I wanna explain why this actually happens through th...

Jan 01, 2023โ€ข10 min

91: How Do You Know If You Need Singing Lessons? (3 Simple Checks!) | Singing Simply Show |

So you're thinking... should I take singing lessons Or maybe WHEN should I take singing lessons? Do I actually need them? Or maybe I can stick with some of those singing tutorials on Youtube. Well, we're gonna be tackling that question today. In fact, I want to share three straightforward mental checks that you can use to help you make this decision =========================================== ๐ŸŒ Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals ๐ŸŒ For Voice ...

Dec 29, 2022โ€ข10 min

90: Is Pharyngeal Resonance the Key to High Notes? (let's test it)| Singing Simply Show |

Let's talk about pharyngeal resonance. What it is and how it can be a game-changer for your high notes. I'll also share a simple fun exercise to play around with. =========================================== ๐ŸŒ Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals ๐ŸŒ For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com ๐ŸŒ Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gmail.com...

Dec 22, 2022โ€ข9 min

89: How Long Should I Be Practicing For?| Singing Simply Show |

How Long Should You Be Practising? This is a common question I get now because we aren't working together yet. I can only share what has worked in my experience. Just know it's essential to work with someone who understands your voice. This is always going to be a better way to answer this question =========================================== ๐ŸŒ Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals ๐ŸŒ For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com ๐ŸŒ Contact Me...

Dec 16, 2022โ€ข10 min

88: 1 Month Singing Transformation - How Justin Was Finally Able To Sing Those High Notes

Short one for today! But hope it inspires you. I'm so proud of you Justin and also excited for what's next for us. ๐ŸŒ Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals ๐ŸŒ For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com ๐ŸŒ Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gmail.com

Dec 16, 2022โ€ข3 minโ€ขSeason 1Ep. 88

87: How to make practice fun (4 strategies to overcome boredom) | Singing Simply Show |

Okay, so you've probably been here before. Practice sessions feel like a grind. Maybe they feel so dull. They feel like there's so much work to do, so they're not practicing as consistently as possible. And if that's you, I get it. No, I've been in that place before. In today's episode, I'm going to be handling some of the misconceptions when it comes to practicing. How do we start making it more fun and exciting for you? What are the 4 strategies/concepts that have helped me make my practice mo...

Dec 09, 2022โ€ข18 min

86: How To Sing For Beginners 4 Easy Tips To Start Now [2023 updated] | Singing Simply Show |

Where do you even start when learning to sing? Here is an updated version for 2023 with things I've learned over the past year. Hope this helps you get started! =========================================== ๐ŸŒ Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals ๐ŸŒ For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com ๐ŸŒ Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gmail.com...

Dec 01, 2022โ€ข14 min

85: Can You Actually Learn How To Sing? | Singing Simply Show |

.Let me reveal the answer here. Yes! You can actually learn how to sing. But you secretly know there. And yet you're still here and searched this video. I think there's more to it! This is why I want to dive into 3 underlying reasons that might be holding you back from actually believing this. ======================================= ๐ŸŒ Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals ๐ŸŒ For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com ๐ŸŒ Contact Me: IG: htt...

Nov 24, 2022โ€ข15 min

84: How I Learnt To Sing In My Mixed Voice (5 Strategies) | Singing Simply Show |

Mix voice is one of the trickiest concepts to understand when it comes to singing. But once you can build, access, and apply it to a song. Singing becomes fun. Imagine those songs that just seem way too high. Guess what? All of a sudden they are now songs you can sing ======================================= ๐ŸŒ Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals ๐ŸŒ For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com ๐ŸŒ Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sin...

Nov 17, 2022โ€ข12 min

83: How to Sing Better in 5 minutes | Singing Simply Show |

What's one of the most important things when it comes to singing and sounding better? From studying lots of artists, we've often described them as having a SMOOTH tone/quality. I.e. they sound smooth But what exactly helps it? I believe it's this concept called legato! Which has been talked about. But let me share it in a way with you so that you actually GET it. ======================================== ๐ŸŒ Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals ๐ŸŒ...

Nov 10, 2022โ€ข12 min

82: Recording Vocals For Beginners (Where do you start?) | Singing Simply Show |

Want to start recording your own vocals but not sure where to start? Super honoured to London Based Producer Matteo join me for a episode where we show you exactly the steps needed to start recording and making your vocals sounds more professional Hope this helps! Matteo's Contacts Instagram/TIktok @matteomakesmusic FB - https://www.facebook.com/MatteoMakesMusic Portfolio - www.matteomakesmusic.com Get In Touch - matteo@matteomakesmusic.com ======================================= ๐ŸŒ Step By Step...

Nov 03, 2022โ€ข44 min

81: How I Learnt To Sing High Note [3 Steps] | Singing Simply Show |

Watch this video if you want to learn to sing high notes! In this video, I'll share and cover 1. 3 Misconceptions when it comes to high notes 2. 3 steps to building your high notes Don't forget to follow for more tutorials like this! ================================== ๐ŸŒ Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals ๐ŸŒ For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com ๐ŸŒ Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gm...

Oct 27, 2022โ€ข17 min
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