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 ...

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 ...

Shinedown's Brent Smith has granted extreme access to outsiders with a candid look at his pre-show vocal warm-up routine, a crucial exercise for singers that can often look unusual to the uninitiated.

Over the years as a professional singer and voice teacher, I’ve come to a new way of thinking about the vocal warmup. Earlier in my vocal development, I thought of my singing warmup in the way I think ...

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 ...