All Categories - Jeannie Gagné Music
September 22, 2021 ·
Singing with a belt voice is so exciting! It's dramatic, emotional, powerful, and loud! And it...
August 9, 2021 ·
Singing is one of those things that many people take for granted. You walk around with a built-in...
June 7, 2021 ·
While keeping a practice journal each day adds an extra step, it is well worth it. By being...
May 12, 2021 ·
When I was a kid in high school growing up in New York City, I listened to so many phenomenal...
April 22, 2021 ·
When I was getting my Master of Arts in vocal production and performance, I had the opportunity...
April 5, 2021 ·
How are your favorite singers using their voices? What register are they singing in? Are they...
March 23, 2021 ·
Published March 18, 2021 There are many aspects to teaching Contemporary Popular (Commercial)...
March 12, 2021 ·
Sometimes, classically trained students (and teachers) are unclear about how to sing contemporary...
Originating in polyrhythmic musical traditions primarily from Africa, rhythmic articulation is a...
February 11, 2021 ·
We've all heard that certain foods aren't so great for singing. Dairy, caffeine, spicy foods,...
January 30, 2021 ·
What is belting, exactly? Why is it misunderstood? Belting is loud, dramatic, emotional,...
January 21, 2021 ·
When you listen to most singers who are riffing—which is improvisation, especially in R&B and...
January 14, 2021 ·
Learning breath support for singing doesn't have to be hard Working on supporting your...
January 6, 2021 ·
Some people love to practice warm ups and vocal technique, others not so much. While practicing...
December 24, 2020 ·
Fry voice, growls and a singing with a raspy tone are so common in today's contemporary styles...
December 19, 2020 ·
It's that time of year! It's especially challenging this year with fewer opportunities to get...
December 8, 2020 ·
Belting is ubiquitous these days with popular singing styles. The Voice. American Idol. The X...
December 7, 2020 ·
Improvising can be scary, but... It doesn't have to be. What is improvising? Making stuff up. So...
December 7, 2020 ·
Why do we like to sing? It makes us feel good. It is cathartic. It moves the body, the mind, the...
December 7, 2020 ·
Technique: Why it's important Technique is skill that you develop and practice. For singing,...