
4 Quick & Dirty Little Secrets To Killer Vocals A.S.A.P.
Oct 10, 2017 | 3 Comments
By Cari Cole
Sometimes singers don’t want to admit to having a vocal coach.
I get it.
They think somehow it takes away from their own “natural” talent (it doesn’t ~ only adds to it!)
But really, it’s no one’s business if you train or not ~ only yours.
In the entertainment industry, nothing is “natural.” Voices, performances, songs, records – all are worked ... Continue

Voice Lesson: 5 Quick Tips to Sing Better High Notes
Oct 03, 2017
By Cari Cole
Every singer wants to hit better high notes – right? There’s a lot of wisdom in vocal technique to help you do this and today’s article reveals a few of the most helpful ones that have turned around singers voices the fastest.
Here are my 5 Quick Tips to Sing Better High Notes
I hope this helps you become ... Continue

Top 5 Secrets to Make Your Voice Sound Better, Instantly
Sep 05, 2017
By Cari Cole
As one of the top vocal coaches in the country, I frequently hear: “What are your top vocal tips for singers?” Well, I could rattle off a long list, and yammer on for hours. (I’m a nerd’s nerd when it comes to vocals…) And I have a long list of favorite tricks up my sleeve from more than ... Continue

7 Vocal Methods (and Magic Tricks) to Make Your Voice Rule the World
Jan 26, 2016 | 7 Comments
by Cari Cole
As one of the top celebrity vocal coaches in the world I’ve seen it all. From stars to rock legends and Grammy winners to tens of thousands of emerging independents, one thing is true.
You don’t have to have the best voice in the world, but you do have to have a good one. And one that won’t quit ... Continue

5 Secrets To Make Your Voice Sound Better
Sep 26, 2012 | 302 Comments
by Cari Cole
As one of the top vocal coaches in the world, I frequently hear: “What are your top vocal tips for singers?” Well, I could rattle off a long list, and yammer on for hours. (I’m a nerd’s nerd when it comes to vocals…) And I have a long list of favorite tricks up my sleeve from more than ... Continue

Vocal Tips – PITCH: Are You Hitting The Bulls-Eye?
Aug 30, 2010 | 3 Comments
by Cari Cole
“Pitch-ey” has now become a household word thanks to American Idol judges. At least now we vocal coaches don’t have to explain it!
Pitch is one of the fundamental, foundational core elements in singing – so much so that it is one of the most important – perhaps the most important – quality of a great voice.
Imagine pitch as ... Continue

Cari’s Top 3 Vocal Tips – # 2 – Magic High Notes
Aug 10, 2010 | 1 Comment
by Cari Cole
“Magic High Notes”:
There is a trick most vocal coaches know (if they’re good).
If you want a singer to sing better high notes, teach them to take a deeper breath and press down on their diaphragm.
It’s true.
High notes require a faster speed of breath (so you need more of it) and more resistance (so you want to ... Continue

How’s Your 8 Octave Range?
Mar 24, 2010
by Cari Cole
Well, if you have an 8 octave range, you’re not human. Perhaps somewhere in the animal kingdom such a breadth of range may occur, but I haven’t encountered it yet.
So, how do you increase your range (even if 8 will never be the number)?
Establish a Regular Practice The best approach to increasing your range is to first establish a ... Continue

Do You Sing Within Your Range?
Mar 17, 2010
by Cari Cole
A great singer is one who knows their range and sings within it. Too many singers try to sing out of their range and it makes them sing off pitch and hurt their voices. Each of us has an individual instrument — learn it, accept it, strengthen it, improve it and it will serve you well.
Try to ... Continue

Vocal Tip! Breath Is The Fuel For The Voice
Feb 17, 2010
by Cari Cole
In the vocal technique world we say, “if you want a small sound, take a small breath. If you want a big sound, take a big breath!” But it doesn’t work well to stuff your lungs with breath — one has to learn how to take the breath so that the diaphragm lowers and pulls air ... Continue