Even great singers benefit from having good vocal training to allow them to fully utilise their voice range.  For those of us whose voice is not at a professional level getting the right singing training will really have an impact on how well we sing.

Here are some simple tips to improve your singing.

Control Your Volume – Great singers can blast out a tune with power but they don’t shout or scream (with the exception maybe of some heavy rock or punk bands!).  Trying to sing too loudly can not only sound terrible but can also lead to a damaged voice if you are straining.  Practice finding the right volume for you, neither too loud or soft, that gives you the best sound for your current level of training.  As you improve your technique you will become more powerful. 

Open your mouth – this may sound obvious but many people who have a nice enough singing voice don’t make the most of it because they are singing through only a partially opened mouth.  When singing try being more expressive with your mouth and see what difference this makes to your singing.  You’ll get an idea of what to do by watching live footage of really good singers.

Practice Your Breathing – Have you ever been in the middle of a note and run out of breath?  This is quite common for many amateur singers.  Learning how to breathe correctly ie by using your diaphragm, helps to provide enough breath to be able to hold longer notes.  

The other trick is to know where the natural breaks are in a song so that you don’t miss the opportunity to take an in breath when you can.

All these tips can be used to help you learn how to sing better.  With a bit of practice you will soon be turning heads when you sing and for all the right reasons!