Jackie Edwards's Blog Entries

  • The Importance Of Core Strengthening For Singers

    “For many of us, the voice works well even though our core isn’t as well coordinated as it could be. However, when the voice and/or breath aren’t working well or you go through a physical change that results in a negative shift in the functioning of your voice or body, core training is a key element of making a change for the bett... read more
  • Are Your Vocal Chords Being Affected By the Air You Breathe?

    You want your voice to work at its best no matter the time or season.  However, life has surprises and sometimes your voice may experience some difficulties. There are days your voice feels like an ice block and other days, it’s easy to go with the flow and you don’t need to put any effort.  Although all these things hap... read more
  • Foods to help your singing voice

    It isn’t a myth that what you eat can affect your vocal chords. Many noted professional singers will follow special diets or exclude certain foods from their diet before they go into competition or concert.   Singing in a choir should of course, always be fun and a pleasure - after all, you’re getting the chance to soci... read more
  • Perfecting Your Pitch: A Guide To Caring For Your Voice As You Age

    With age, vocal cords become less flexible and most singers find that it becomes harder to hit the high notes as the years go by. This can become a challenge, especially for older choir members. It’s important to take care of your voice as it is susceptible to damage and overuse at any age and especially as you get older. ... read more
  • The Tools You Need to Write Your Own Music

    Have you ever tried your hand at writing your own songs? If you consider yourself an artist or musician, chances are that you probably have. No matter if you are trying to produce a hit or simply want to compose a new song for your choir, there are many tools that you can utilize to make the entire process turn out better than you expecte... read more
  • How You Can Improve Your Child’s Brain Development with Singing

    Half of California’s school music programs have been canceled in the last eight years. This is removing an important tool for childhood development. Below, we will look at how singing helps brain development and how to pick up the slack where the schools are failing. The Benefits of Learning to Sing Learning to sing has huge advantages... read more
  • Lifting Our Voices to Improve Our Health As We Age

    Music has always had the powers to lift our spirits and make the day seem a little brighter. As we age, music can be one of the most comforting ways to connect with our favorite past-times. Hearing the song you once danced to with your sweetheart as a teenager or listening to a soundtrack from one of your favorite old films are both pleasant remind... read more
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  • Boost Confidence by Sharpening Your Musical Memory

      Life works in mysterious ways. Sometimes, without meaning to, you can get a song or a jingle stuck in your head and end up singing or humming it for hours - or even days. On the other hand, when you are actively trying to learn a poem, lyric, or a song, it can often take an extraordinary amount of effort to do so. Despite the unfairness of... read more
  • Improve Listening Skills to Achieve a Better Choral Blend

    The best choir achieves a grace and beauty that is greater than the sum of its parts. But this is not an effect that can be created overnight. Individual talent and confidence is essential, but to really achieve new heights, every member of your choir needs to learn how to listen to one another while they are singing There are a number of&nbs... read more