American Songwriter may earn a commission when you purchase through our links. Some people are born knowing how to sing. Others learn in school or church. Others still go their whole lives wishing ...

Ever wonder how Taylor Swift can belt out powerful notes night after night, era after era, without shredding her vocal cords? The secret lies in vocal warmups and cooldowns—exercises that prepare the ...

No matter the genre of singing, or where we’re from, our vocal exercises are meaningful. Zofia Majewski Opera singer Anthony Roth Costanzo describes his warm-up routine in seasonal terms: “It’s kind ...

From Christian Bale’s guttural Batman growl to Stephanie Beatriz’s deep-voiced depiction of Rosa Diaz on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” actors must often make their voices deeper for a role. If you’d like to ...

With a career that spans from iconic Los Angeles venues celebrated for launching the careers of major artists to leading ...