Establish Your Vocal Practice Routine in 5 Days: Day 3

Welcome to Day 3 of the Establish Your Vocal Practice Routine in 5 Days Challenge!

As I promised the prompts will only take 5-15 minutes. This one will probably be closer to the 15 minute time frame, but I promise it is rewarding.

Design your routine in alignment with your goals!!!

Now that you have your measurable goals in place, design your routine so that it fits your timeframe and matches your objectives. Start small. Focus on one goal, and more specifically on the first milestone you need to accomplish in order to get there. 

What you need to do, once you pick the specific goal to 

• Focus on is to do a research and find out what exercises you should practice in order to achieve it. Make sure you give yourself variety. There are plenty of exercises addressing a particular area, so don’t let your practice sessions get dull. Also, remember that if you try something and it doesn’t feel right it is always subject to change. Don’t worry if you need to make some adjustments along the way. 
• You should always include some type of short physical and vocal warm-ups before you start practicing, so that you open up your body and voice and create space for your voice to resonate.
• I also highly recommend including some form of articulation exercise – articulation is essential for phrasing and clarity in your performance. 
• Another must have is some ear training – you can either include a few minutes dedicated to ear training or establish a separate ear training routine, depending on how much time you are able and willing to put in.

HELPFUL RESOURCES:

Here are some YouTube channels to consider when it comes to crafting your customized routine, which provide various exercises in different areas and of different level and length.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGq2TazxvyOOo1PQ9lkq-lg - Verba Vocal

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnX9bUmrW5AI0Kr1C1IqBsQ - Madeline Harvey

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM61zUkZ6dpzJHE1sUeSJ0Q  - Voice Lessons.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC21-GeHeU4U6XJoRrxHwAng - Singer’s Secret

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg - NY Vocal Coaching

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUkDbIdcnHErbMWj30cKU3Q - Eric Arceneaux

https://www.youtube.com/c/katarinahowtoimprovesinging - Katarina H.

I also created a playlist of a sample vocal routine that takes up approximately 30 minutes. If you are working on a particular song, you can add it in the end of the routine, or do it right after the warm-up if your time slot is shorter.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJwmlkXHMV8ar4M00W9DFc-XKHyio4uDL

Again, be realistic when you’re planning how to fill your time. Don’t schedule a routine that takes up 30 minutes if you only have 15. You should also keep in mind the results you want to observe and stick to the steps that will take you there

Stay tuned for the Day 4 prompt!

P.S. Let me know in the comments below what exercises you have picked. What challenges did you have completing this prompt? Also feel free to share any thoughts, concerns and recommendations you might have.