Singing From Scratch

Singing From Scratch


Latest Episodes

Why Singing Lessons Don’t Work
August 27, 2019

Instead of giving you a synopsis of this episode on Why Singing Lessons Don’t Work, I’m including a transcript.  It’s that important.  So here it goes! Introduction I’m going to get a little controversial with you and probably step on some toes,

How To Sing Harmonies – Part 3
August 21, 2019

Welcome back to final part in a 3 part series on How To Sing Harmonies.  As I go over in the intro, this episode is released late due to A/C leaking problems here at the studio.  Had to vacate for a bit.  But we’re back and rockin’ away.

How To Sing Harmonies Part 2
August 07, 2019

Oddly enough, even some professional singers have a problem learning how to sing harmonies. It’s not just a beginner problem.  Essentially it is an ability to hold your own, be an individual voice, and sing with others at the same time.

The Biggest Lie And The Tone Deaf Test
July 31, 2019

In this episode I wanted to dispel one the most, if the not the most, blatant lies about singing. It is the first and biggest barrier to singing – Tone Deafness.  It is also disguised as what is known as the ‘It Factor’.

Tension and Emotional Expression
July 24, 2019

In this weeks episode, I dive into the professional end of singing, and go over the use of the 6 Element of Singing – Dynamics, and how to invoke emotional expression using Vibrato and Volume to create tension.

Questions and Answers
July 17, 2019

In this episode I take common Quora questions that are requested of me about singing and performance and answer them in more detail with vocal examples.  Hopefully this will fill in some of the blanks for you as well!  Here’s what we cover.

Basic Pitch Lesson Part 2 – Transitional Notes
July 10, 2019

This episode is a continuation of Basic Pitch Lesson Part 1 (of course that is obvious given the title lol!).  In this one though I cover the following: What are transitional notes as opposed to Melody? Step 1. Singing the note me from last episode.

Basic Pitch Lesson Part 1 – Sing Along
July 03, 2019

In this episode we want to concentrate on basic pitch matching.  Nothing even close to being fancy here.  Just hearing and matching. Here are the topics! What is a note as in regards to sound? Match the notes with me. Transition to notes with me.

How To Sing Like Freddie Mercury
June 26, 2019

This episode would be better titled how to use the 6th Element of Singing – Dynamics to convey emotional expression like Freddie Mercury, but that title would have been way to long! Freddie was a master at all 6 of the Elements.

How To Sing Harmonies
June 19, 2019

This one should actually be called How To Learn How To Sing Harmonies, but thats a bit long for a title. Heres what I go over: What is Harmony and what does it mean to be harmonious? What is all