Breathing – not doing it’s gonna kill you…

Here’s my no. 1 piece of advice for singers: learn to breathe properly!

I’ve been working with two students recently who’ve both entered SA’s Got Talent, and it’s amazing what they have achieved after just a few lessons of proper breathing. One of them is 55 and has had to undo 45 years of bad habits with breathing, but in just two weeks he’s already sounding better.

Not that there are any shortcuts – you still have to work to have a voice, but know that you’re in good company. Any of the famous singers you know and like has probably had training.

Tip: go to gym and do cardio. As Pavarotti said, you have to be an athlete or an ex-athlete to be a great singer (despite his considerable girth at the end, he was very slim and fit in his youth).

More tips and advice at http://www.singers.co.za/main.html?src=%2F#5,0