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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

It turns out he’s got a specific warm-up routine to keep his voice in tip-top shape — and other famous vocalists, including Axl Rose, have since adopted the same regimen. Bach broke down his ...

What if you could buy back some time? What if you could ensure that you spend that one precious practice hour actually practicing, without wasting time on an extended warmup? One secret way to cut ...

If you’re not following Killswitch Engage vocalist Jesse Leach on Instagram, get on top of that right now. I don’t follow very many musicians — I find most of their posts overly self-centered (more ...