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If you want to sing like a pro, there are two things you cannot skip—a great vocal coach and vocal exercises. I know, I know… vocal exercises don’t sound as exciting as belting out your favorite song, but let me be real with you: if you’re not doing the right exercises, you’re wasting your time. (As for the great vocal coach, they're hard to find - luckily, yo don't have to worry about that anymore! Read more About Me Here.)
The world’s top singers? They’re drilling exercises daily, keeping their voices in peak condition. The difference between an amateur and a powerhouse performer isn’t just talent—it’s training. And if you’re serious about leveling up your vocals, I’m about to let you in on what actually works.
Why Vocal Exercises Are Your Fast Track to Pro Singing
Guess what? Songs do not build your technique. Period. They reveal your weaknesses, and if you’re struggling with a song, hammering away at it won’t magically fix the problem (you're probably doing more damage than good if this is your style, too). The smart move? Break it down, train the skill, then put it back into context within the song and see how it's transformed from a problem into your favorite part—it'll be stronger than ever.
Let’s say your vibrato is shaky. You don’t fix it by forcing vibrato on a specific note in a song. Instead, you use an exercise that allows your voice to find vibrato naturally, then expand that ability across your range.
Or maybe your tongue tension is sabotaging your high notes. A song might expose the issue, but it won’t solve it. A targeted exercise will. Instead of fighting through a single note, you can systematically retrain your tongue step by step, making that tension disappear for good.
The Best Vocal Exercises for Singers (and Why They Work)
I hate wasting time and moving at a glacial pace ("you know how that thrills me"). Great vocal exercises do more than one thing at a time. Let’s take a killer exercise like singing “vroom” (like a racecar, and give me a solid /uː/ vowel) on an octave arpeggio (1-3-5-8-5-3-1) somewhere in the comfortable middle part of your range. Here’s why it works:
🔥 Vocal Cord Activation: The beginning “V” activates your vocal cords to come together efficiently and effortlessly. Make sure to lean into that voiced consonant and enjoy the buzzy feeling on your lips! And speaking of your lips, the "V" also sets your /uː/ vowel up for perfect placement up toward the lips, instead of allowing it to be swallowed in the back of our throat.
🔥 Laryngeal Stability: The vowel keeps your larynx stable, low, and buoyant.
🔥 Tongue Freedom: The sounds in "vroom" encourage a forward, relaxed tongue.
🔥 Jaw & Mouth Neutrality: The vowel shape keeps your mouth in an ideal position. Also, this word allows you to luxuriate on the opening consonant and the closing consonant, depending on your whim. Since they are both vocalized ("V" and "M"), you can carry the vocal line straight through them with a nice, supported tone.
🔥 Register Blending: The octave pattern forces smooth transitions between chest, mix, and head voice.
🔥 Pitch Accuracy: When your technique is dialed in, your pitch locks in naturally.
How to Use Vocal Exercises to Transform Your Voice
A well-designed vocal exercise should:
✅ Target specific skills (breath control, agility, resonance, etc.)
✅ Start in an easy range and expand into your challenge zone
✅ Adapt based on your goals (because one-size-fits-all doesn’t cut it)
✅ Change up regularly to avoid stagnation
You wouldn’t hit the gym and only train your biceps, right? Same thing with singing. You need strategic exercises that build every part of your voice. That’s how top-tier singers develop power, control, and consistency.
The Biggest Mistake Singers Make (and How to Avoid It)
Warning: Vocal exercises for singers are not a one-size-fits-all thing. The same way a sprinter trains differently from a gymnast, your voice needs exercises tailored to your goals.
A dark, heavy voice working toward more brightness shouldn’t lean into “vroom.” A singer aiming for more nasal resonance needs a different tool. If an exercise feels counterproductive, you’re using the wrong one.
This is where expert guidance comes in. I don’t hand out cookie-cutter warm-ups. My clients—Broadway stars, recording artists, and rising talents—get custom vocal training that makes their voices work for them, not against them.
Want a Next-Level Voice? Work Smarter and Invest Wisely
Here’s the truth: You can’t fake vocal mastery. You either build the skill, or you don’t.
Vocal exercises are the difference between spinning your wheels and actually improving. This is what separates pros from hobbyists.
If you’re ready to sing with confidence, get trained like a professional. Let’s customize the right exercises for your voice and unlock what you’re truly capable of.
🚀 Book a lesson now and start training your voice the way it deserves.
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