Have you ever thought you're too old to sing? Had the pleasure of interviewing one of my high-end clients Pablo. In this interview we cover Are you really too old to sing? Why invest in singing lessons if it's just a hobby Group classes vs 1:1 lessons ================ 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gm...
May 13, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 59
.And... we're back! After a long pause on content we're back. In this episode we talk: How I'm working through COVID + Vocal Fast Updates to this show The vocal buzz and how perfectionism doesn't exist Can anyone really learn to sing or is it a gift/talent...? ==================== 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsi...
Apr 29, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Have you ever listened to a performance and thought it was so incredible? The confidence, the voice, the emotions. Chances are they didn't achieve that over night. Being able to build that level of confidence is something that takes time. With the right 'framework', you can get there much quicker ========================= 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.in...
Aug 05, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Join me every other Wednesday 11AM AEST on Youtube Live where we break down your singing questions. This week we covered Where you need to start as a beginner Do I need to play an instrument How do I know if i'm singing on key? ============= 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gmail.com...
Jul 29, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Join me every other Wednesday 11AM AEST on Youtube Live where we break down your singing questions. This week we covered Where you need to start as a beginner Do I need to play an instrument How do I know if i'm singing on key? ====================== 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gmail.com...
Jul 08, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 55
One of the biggest hurdles I help my students with is singing with more confidence. However singing with confidence can feel vague. So in today's episode I'd love to share 3 ideas that can help you feel more confident in your voice. ============================= 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gmail.co...
Jun 10, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 54
High notes, high notes. Everyone is obsessed with them including me. Here's how you can start building some serious range! ================================== 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gmail.com...
Jun 03, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 53
The hardest step to take is always the first one. In today's episode, I'd love to share some ideas on getting started with singing. Even if you have ZERO experience. ==================== 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gmail.com...
May 20, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 52
.Bass, baritone, soprano, alto. We always hear these different voice types and often end up trying to classify ourselves. In today's episode I wanted to share with you why it SIMPLY does not matter for you right now. Check it out! 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gmail.com...
Apr 22, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Have you ever recorded your voice and asked yourself why it sounds so terrible? You are not alone. In today's episode I reveal my personal story, why we hate the sound of our own voice, and what you can do starting today. ============================== 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gmail.com...
Apr 15, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 50
If there's one thing I want to do for you as a voice teacher. It is to save you time from making unnecessary mistakes. Personally, I've made many - so for today I want to share my top 3 mistakes that you might be making as a beginner singer. Check it out! 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gmail.com...
Apr 08, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 49
For a lot of guys, especially those getting stuck in the middle to upper part of their range. Choosing to vocalise with an EE vowel can help you discover some really cool things about your voice. Especially if you want to free up your range. Here's a little behind the scenes of a lesson with Emory who was getting stuck around his vocal break. 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact M...
Apr 01, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Singing to a male high C is a tough feat! However, there are plenty of songs that require us to get even higher. Here's a link behind the scenes of a lesson with Alan who was getting stuck and having to switch to his falsetto for the higher notes. ==================== 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gm...
Mar 25, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Warm-up exercises should have one purpose. They should get you ready to sing. However sometimes whether it be from Youtube, we start to accumulate a bunch of exercises that not only don't help up get ready to sing but make us fatigued. In this case - you might as well not warm up! =============== 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ ...
Mar 18, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Voice crack, flips, losing control. One of our biggest fears as singers is cracking on the climax notes. If this is you, please check out today's session where I guide Colby on managing his voice right around the male break area. This is a tricky area but definitely an area you get can better at. 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ ...
Mar 11, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Here's a little challenge for you all who are struggling to practice consistently. I call it the ONE MINUTE daily practice. Check out the episode to see how it works. 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gmail.com...
Mar 04, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Have you found your mixed voice? but still, struggle with using it reliably in a song. Here's an idea for you to play with for today to help you start building consistency in your upper range. 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gmail.com
Feb 25, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 43
How do you sing higher? Whether it be cracking OR straining, most of us tends to have trouble with hitting some of the higher notes. And this is a fairly common question that I receive from you all. So for today I wanted to do a bit of a Q&A and answer it for you PLUS give a tip that can help you start stretching your range up. ============================== 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsim...
Feb 18, 2021•7 min
The elusive mix is notoriously one of the harder coordination/sensations to find. If you've been trying to search for your mix and haven't been able to find it. Here's a trick that can help you move up and down your range seamlessly without flipping or shouting Book a lesson with me OR get my course. ============================ 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https:/...
Feb 11, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 41
"Keep your tongue flat so you can create space in your mouth". This is by far one of the most common pieces of advice given to students. However today, I'd like to show you another way that can hopefully make your singing easier! Book a lesson with me OR get my course 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@gm...
Feb 04, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Ever wanted to perform/sing jazz music? Super honored today to have Harry Jay who is a professional jazz singer/musician on the show. From starting a band, learning to develop your mixed voice to managing burnout - if this is you, check out the episode! Book a lesson with me OR get my course: 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAI...
Jan 28, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Singing is just a bunch of habits and muscles. There's nothing to it more than this. If you aren't singing as well as you want to, chances are there are some vocal habits that are holding you down. The good news with this is that you can train it! Yes, it may take time, but all good things take time. Book a lesson with me OR get my free course: 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact...
Jan 21, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Songwriting is a skill! However, just having a better voice or learning to play more instruments does not always translate into better songwriting. Here's a session with Suzan Koç who breaks down a track that one of YOU submitted. Book a lesson with me OR get my course. 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplywithme@...
Jan 14, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 37
I often get asked the question, how do I make my voice interesting? I can sing the notes and match the rhythm but my voice sounds boring compared to my favorite singers. This is a very common problem and I'd love to tackle this for you all out there. In this episode we cover What makes a voice interesting in a song How you can use 'colors' to build more vocal dynamics Applying this little trick to a song Book a lesson with me OR get my course 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsi...
Jan 07, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Traditionally, having a successful music career meant being signed by a music label since you would have the financial support and marketing to really help grow your career. However the reality is, the industry today just isn't the same. There are lots of technology including Beatchain that help you really grow your music and fanbase WITHOUT having to lose your royalty. In this episode we cover Signing with a label vs independent Why you might not want to sign up with a label How Beatchain can h...
Dec 31, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Ever wondered how some of the performances you've seen on TV is recorded? Here's a Christmas special with Eddie Luisi who is a Stage manager on America's biggest morning talk show. From Demi Lovato, Taylor Swift, and all the big names here is an inside view of how these shows work. Book a lesson with me OR get my course 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me: IG: https://www.inst...
Dec 24, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Should you try to sign for a label or pursue your music as an independent musician? Traditionally, the only way to build a success career in music was clear. But things are changing and with new technology, the answer isn't so clear. Check out this chat with Neosha, an independent songwriter based in Florida. Book a lesson with me OR get my course 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Cont...
Dec 17, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 33
One of the most important things we can do in life and singing is to realize our potential and find strategies to unlock it. Personally, I'm a big believer that everyone has the potential to become a great singer, however, there are certain actions you need to take to get there. Awesome chat with Michael Sherlock, founder of Shock Your Potential. Definitely check out the SHOCK methodology for unlocking your true potential. Book a lesson with me OR get my course: 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: h...
Dec 10, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Love high notes but can't sing them? You are not alone. Often when we try to sing higher we try to do whatever we can to get there. However, if you're struggling with them, quickly double-check what you're doing in the middle range. In this episode, I show a quick how-to on finding a better middle spot so you can start stretching your voice higher. Book a lesson with me OR get my course: 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lesso...
Dec 03, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 31
One of the biggest obstacles to getting better at singing is actually putting in the work. There's no doubt that procrastination is one of our biggest enemies. For today's episode, Procrastination Coach Eric Twiggs shares a couple of tips and tricks to overcoming procrastination for us as musicians and to tackle that stage. Book a lesson with me OR get my course: 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsi...
Nov 26, 2020•29 min
