Joann C Chang

3 Tips on How to Harmonize:

VoiceNovember 1, 202212Views 0Likes 0Comments

1. Pick a simple song and learn the main melody line really well.2. It can be the same song and listen in on the harmony part of the song. Try to isolate those notes and sing only that part. One helpful way to do it is pick a barbershop quartet song and learn the baritone,……

How do I increase my vocal range?

Uncategorized, VoiceOctober 31, 20228Views 0Likes 0Comments

Increasing your range takes time and intention. Just like you don’t just do the splits overnight. It’s a process. You have to be intentional to stretch certain muscles consistently to increase your flexibility. It’s the same range with stretching your vocal range. Don’t push it. Just do a little bit more each time and rest. Always……

I sing fine by myself but get me in front of crowd, I freeze and freak out!

VoiceOctober 24, 20228Views 0Likes 0Comments

The key reason why people sing fine by themselves is because they are relaxed. To sing your best, you need to be relaxed. What does that mean? We carry so much tension in our bodies including our shoulders, neck, jaw, tongue, face, back, etc. When I teach my vocal students, I’m also teaching them to……

Why does my throat hurt when I sing?

VoiceOctober 17, 20227Views 0Likes 0Comments

Your throat hurts when you sing most likely because you’re not breathing correctly and using your core to produce the sound. Many singers tend to sing from their throat. If you’re doing that, you’re mostly likely feeling strain. Other reasons could include, you’re extending beyond your normal range. It’s normal for your voice to feel……

What is the proper way to breathe?

Uncategorized, VoiceOctober 10, 20227Views 0Likes 0Comments

There is quite a lot of controversy on what’s the correct breathing technique. After years of training and performing myself, I’ve learned the best technique that was worked best for me and my students is thinking expansion instead of only contraction. So as I mentioned above, there’s a muscle called the diaphragm that goes up……

How do you project your voice?

VoiceOctober 3, 20228Views 0Likes 0Comments

Projection as a lot to do with where your power is. Are you using your throat to produce the sound you want? Or are you singing from your core? I tell my students you core is like the engine to a car. If you don’t have an engine, you can’t drive a car. Likewise, if……

Solutions to Eliminate Cracking when you Sing

VoiceSeptember 26, 20225Views 0Likes 0Comments

Do you often crack between registers? Every person has a break between their registers. If you haven’t already, please read my blog on Mixed Voice . Usually students experiencing cracking because they are approaching their breaking point. For female singers it is usually a G4 or B6. For males it is usually around E4 to……

How do I sing really Low Notes?

VoiceSeptember 19, 20226Views 0Likes 0Comments

Low notes can be just as hard to sing as your high notes but in a different way. Many people always want to be able to sing higher but low notes are just as important to hit. Reason being lots of songs start with Verses that require you to access the lowest part of your……

How do I Sing Really High Notes?

VoiceSeptember 12, 20225Views 0Likes 0Comments

The key to singing high notes is firstly believing you can. Many of my students come thinking they can’t hit the high notes but I lead them through exercises to show them they can. To increase your range though may take time just like it may take time to be able to do the splits.……

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3 Tips on How to Harmonize:

How do I increase my vocal range?

I sing fine by myself but get me in front of crowd, I freeze and freak out!

Why does my throat hurt when I sing?

What is the proper way to breathe?

How do you project your voice?

Solutions to Eliminate Cracking when you Sing

How do I sing really Low Notes?

How do I Sing Really High Notes?

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