CAN I SING IN MORE THAN ONE GENRE??...

There is a proven and effective method to learning how to become a versatile singer and its not talked about enough among voice teachers and their students. There is a reason why some singers can do it seamlessly, and why others cannot. Here's what you need to know...

As a professional singer with a degree in classical voice, I consistently get hired for my skill of being able to switch genres ranging from Opera/classical, Jazz, Pop, Bluegrass, Country, Contemporary Christian, Musical Theatre. This opens the door to many more singing opportunities and I want to share these skills that can be learned, practiced, and honed! Taylor Swift is a great example of a fluid crossover from country to pop.

#1: KNOW THE GENRE

If you applied for the job of an ice skater because you know how to play ice hockey, you wouldn't get too far. A singer's job is to know the ins and outs of the particular sound and style of the genre you are trying to master. Each genre uses different vowel placements, mixed voice placements, different vowel modifications, different ornaments, performance techniques, accents, ad so much more! To sing a genre well, you have to immerse yourself in the genre.

#2: PLACEMENT. PLACEMENT.PLACEMENT.

Have you ever heard an opera singer sing a pop song, and it still sound like an opera song? That's placement. Placement is different than timbre and individual vocal color. You will without a doubt be bringing you're own color and individuality into the genre with you, however, where you place your instrument's tongue, soft palate, lips, and larynx when you sing, will help you more correctly fit into the genre you are working to master!

#3: UTILIZE THE TECHNIQUE...

One of the best arguments for taking private voice lessons has to be the fact that when you learn proper singing technique, that technique becomes your skeleton key to unlock ALL of the amazing potential hidden within your voice! If you need to drop your soft palate to change your placement for a particular style, you can! If you need to take a more grounded deep breath to hit that high note, you've already learned how to unlock and maximize your 'singing lungs'.

#4: GET A SECOND EAR...

The voice in your ears is not what your audience hears. It's not necessarily good or bad, its just true, and has to be accepted. Pavarotti hated the tone of his voice! Can you imagine?! To get a TRUE assessment of your vocal production, you need to 1) listen to recordings of your voice, 2) get educated opinions from someone you trust and 3) be sure your voice coach knows what to listen for. All of these 'second ears' will help you develop your new genre sound and keep you consistent, especially if you are switching back and forth between genres.

#5: ACCENTS...

#6: KNOW WHEN TO SWITCH

After addressing 'HOW' to switch genres, it is important to add that 'WHEN' you switch genres is more dependent on the type of career you're going after. As a recording artist, you may want to make a name in one genre first, then switch after you have a following. Taylor Swift followed this protocol, and Lady Gaga also started to explore more genres after making a name for herself in the pop world, producing a jazz album and

#7: YOUR VOICE TEACHER MUST BE ON BOARD

If your voice teacher tells you to only sing in your opera voice, you must examine why. Sometimes, there are good reasons for this. However, if they don't teach you healthy belting technique because they do knot know how to teach it, they will not be able to help you switch into a genre that requires healthy belting technique. Find yourself a good teacher who will support your personal singing goals.

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