The Skilful Singer’s Blog
April 29, 2022
Anyone can learn to sing! It takes training more than talent, as
well as a commitment to your singing goals. Vocal coach Kathleen Connell explains how.
March 28, 2022
Mastering mixed voice singing is an essential skill for accomplished, versatile singers. Expert singing teacher Kathleen Connell explains how to achieve it.
February 19, 2022
Recovering from Covid 19 and upper respiratory illness needs a paced approach as you return to practice and performances. These tips from Kathleen Connell Singing, will assist you to heal and renew your passion for singing.
January 3, 2022
Taking a targeted approach to your singing goals and practice routine sets you up for more success. Try these singing practice tips from Kathleen Connell.
December 20, 2021
Vocal agility in singing lets you sing a wider repertoire and improves your voice quality. These tips from expert singing coach Kathleen Connell will help.
November 25, 2021
Vocal agility in singing lets you sing a wider repertoire and improves your voice quality. These tips from expert singing coach Kathleen Connell will help.
October 26, 2021
Learning which muscles to use is an important part of efficient breathing for singing. Here, expert singing teacher Kathleen Connell looks at exhalation.
September 24, 2021
Lockdowns don’t mean an end to learning to sing. Kathleen Connell’s thorough, creative approach to online singing lessons helps her student’s power through their goals.
August 25, 2021
Expressive singing starts with a strong beat. Our guide to using Tempo Apps which suits your singing needs.
July 28, 2021
Successful singers commit to a regular singing practice routine to develop their craft. Here’s our guide to creating weekly singing practice habits you’ll stick to.
June 20, 2021
Performance skills are vital when learning to sing. Our tips will get you performance ready, so you can enjoy the experience as much as your audience.
May 27, 2021
A strong chest voice gives singers more flexibility and freedom of expression. Sydney singing teacher Kathleen Connell shows you how to achieve it.
April 28, 2021
When you start learning to sing, breathing training is a fundamental skill that requires much thinking, focus and practice. You have to train your body to manage your breath so you can sing a variety of phrases, rhythms and musical intervals. In this blog series, I will break down the […]
March 26, 2021
Is your voice zoomed out from too many video calls? Sydney singing teacher Kathleen Connell shares vocal exercises you can do on the go.
February 21, 2021
Being a singing teacher, I suppose it’s no surprise I find birds and their songs so captivating. Birds have especially enchanted me this summer, as with the general quietness and less air traffic noise, their carolling, shrieking, whistling, chanting and warbling are easily heard. We’ve even had a family of […]
December 17, 2020
What a year 2020 was for all of us! While the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown restrictions put a halt to many activities, it also gave us time to refocus on professional and personal goals. For the studio, it meant an opportunity to do a website redesign with even more resources […]
December 9, 2020
Do you struggle to hit high notes? Do you avoid songs with passages that call for using your head voice? Singing in head voice is a common challenge for vocalists, but learning to find and develop your upper register will open you up to singing a wider range of material […]
August 7, 2020
Recently a singer told me they didn’t like the scales, arpeggios and exercises we do at the beginning of lessons, because they were worried about getting them wrong. Well, getting them ‘wrong’ is part of the learning process! Singers may be dismissive of exercises, try to avoid them, or feel […]
July 4, 2020
While breathing in our daily lives is something our bodies do automatically, breathing for singing is something we have to learn. But learning proper breath support can take a while, because your body has to learn new ways to be and breathe. It can be complex, challenging and thought provoking […]
May 20, 2020
Thinking of learning to sing? Online singing lessons by video are convenient, fun and a great way to see if it’s for you. Try an intro class with Kathleen Connell.
May 17, 2020
The health and wellbeing of staff and students is our main priority, and I would like to assure you that precautions are taken at the studio to adhere to strict government protocols.
May 17, 2020
Part of the joy and satisfaction of singing is communicating the meaning and emotion of a song in a way that connects with your audience. Refined vocal skills and technique are important of course, but unless your audience studies singing themselves, they’re not going to notice how well your breath […]
January 22, 2020
If you’re planning to do Music 1 or 2 for the HSC, singing tuition with Kathleen can help you achieve top marks.
December 12, 2019
Read about how performing in our studio concert can improve your singing and even develop a better functioning brain.
November 19, 2019
Singing isn’t just a fun, creative way to express yourself, it’s scientifically proven to improve your brain performance in all facets of your life.
October 29, 2019
If you’ve been learning singing for some time, you probably know your vocal exercises off by heart. And while you know their benefits, you’d be forgiven for finding them a little repetitive and tedious. So, is there a fun, more varied and challenging way to further develop your voice and […]
September 18, 2019
What’s your position on effortless, resonant singing? If you said, “With an upright posture”, then … take a bow! It’s the one thing I nag my students about because good posture is crucial to singing well: correct body alignment supports your breath capacity, which supports your voice production. Why does […]
August 26, 2019
If you want to sing better, look for these elements in a singing lesson. If you’ve never worked with a singing teacher before, or if you want to know why I structure our singing lessons the way I do, here’s a little insight and how it benefits you. Every singing […]
July 11, 2019
With winter upon us, your voice health can be challenged. Colds and flu threaten not only your singing, but your daily voice use, so it’s important to give your vocal cords extra care. Here are 6 ways to protect your voice, and your general health, in the colder months. […]
June 22, 2019
Even if you’re an accomplished singer, sometimes you need to return to the foundation techniques of a well-functioning voice, to correct any voice weakness and produce an even better sound. I What are these foundations? Breathing and posture, essentially. When you get these right, you’ll enjoy singing better with ease, […]