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Why vocal training?

The main purpose of vocal training is to avoid injury and improve your performance. This is done through a good technique that will allow your throat and body to relax, as well as to be used properly and efficiently.

Vocal technique is key for maintaining your voice in good shape and being able to sing for a long time without getting tired or worn out.

If you are looking for a vocal coach to learn vocal technique and get familiar with vocal training, you can visit Superprof and find a vocal coach locally. The platform allows you to search a catalogue of teachers who are located near you; if you live in New Zealand, just type down your city plus the skill you would like to learn and a long list of teachers available in your area will be at your disposal.

Does vocal coaching help?

Yes! Here are a few pieces of advice or recommendations that could come from a vocal coach.

• Avoid eating one hour before your vocal practice. This will help you avoid having acid reflux when practising your breathing or when holding long notes. For example, your breathing exercise in which you inhale into your diaphragm and exhale on a hiss can trigger heartburn especially if you have just had a spicy meal or a heavy dish, such as meat, beans, spaghetti, etc. Instead, make sure to eat at least one hour before your practice and lean towards light meals such as salads, steamed vegetables, etc.

• Make sure your body is relaxed before starting your practice. It is extremely important that your body is relaxed before and during the practice. This is a conscious effort to survey areas of your body that might involuntarily tense up. Keep an eye on your shoulders, neck and jaw and make sure that you have a straight posture when practising your exercises and repertoire. You can practice in front of a mirror to make sure that you are not raising your shoulders when breathing, as well as keeping an eye on any tension on your jaw or neck. You can also practice with your back against the wall: this will help you keep a straight posture.

• Keep your body hydrated. Make sure to drink water before your practice and performance. This will help your body be hydrated throughout your practice of exercises and the performance of your repertoire. Also, make sure the water that you drink is at room temperature because cold water can cause your throat to tense up. As your practice, make sure to have water with you and take sips continuously throughout your practice.

• Make sure to warm up before your practice and warm down after your practice. There are several exercises to warm up and warm down. Be sure to learn them and to do them before and after your practice. Also, make sure to stretch your neck, shoulders, arms, and back before and after your practice, that way you will not have any issues in the future. It is also advisable to practice a sport to keep your body with no hold up tension: swimming, yoga or any full-body activity will improve your practice enormously and will help you to stay relaxed.

As you can see a vocal coach can be quite helpful.

Should I hire a vocal coach near me?

Vocal coaches are different from singing teachers. The main difference is that a vocal coach is someone who will guide you in preparation for a vocal performance, and this could be a piano teacher or even a singing teacher who is working with you on something specific. A singing teacher is your teacher for singing, and therefore he or she will work with you on every aspect of singing, and you work on your technique, repertoire, stage presence, etc.

If you are looking to improve your technique and work on your vocal training more efficiently, then hiring a vocal coach is fundamental.

Superprof offers a wide catalogue of vocal coaches who are available to start lessons right away. Each teacher has an ad that provides you with all the information needed for making the right decision. Visit Superprof and find the best teacher for you.