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 ...

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 ...

As actors, we must exercise our voices on a daily basis—just as athletes train and go to the gym! At my acting studio, we teach some very specific kids’ voice exercises in our children’s acting ...

Liz Jackson Hearns wants to challenge how you think about the voice. As founder of the Voice Lab, she’s a leader in providing gender-affirming vocal coaching—and in teaching new coaches. She’s written ...

From Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown to Angelina Jolie’s role as a famed opera singer in Maria, it seems like many actors can shapeshift into musicians for their ...

It’s often thought that world-famous athletes hype themselves up into a fit of frenzy or descend into a state of serene calm in order to excel in front of huge crowds. But many athletes can’t help but ...

Eilish and her brother Finneas started making music together when she was 13 and he was 18. They talked about fame, family and their album, Hit Me Hard and Soft. Originally broadcast Dec. 17, 2024.

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