Song Tutorials

Vocal coach Charmaine Brown shares tips and strategies for how to sing popular contemporary worship songs.

How to sing "Battle Belongs" by Phil Wickham

Battle Belongs (Phil Wickham)

Take this song to a whole new level using the techniques from this tutorial! Watch and sing along with vocal coach Charmaine Brown as she shares tips and exercises that will help you choose the right key for your voice; navigate the low notes that tend to bottom out; access the high notes in a powerful, free-feeling mix voice; and create a dynamic song journey from start to finish!

How to Sing "Available" like Tiffany Hammer & Elevation Worship!

Available (Elevation)

Take this song to a whole new level using the techniques from this tutorial! Watch and sing along with vocal coach Charmaine Brown as she shares tips and exercises that will help you navigate the melodic phrases that move over your transition spot (or as some call it, the “break”!), access your mix voice for power and freedom in the high notes, engage breathy and edgy textured sounds for more style and contrast throughout the song, and create a dynamic song journey from start to finish!

How to Sing "Holy Water" like We The Kingdom

Holy Water (We The Kingdom)

This is a challenging song, but such a fun one to sing—so make sure to check out these vocal strategies designed to help make it less difficult and more awesome-sounding! In this tutorial, vocal coach Charmaine Brown takes you through strategic exercises to help you engage your mix voice and stay connected (no flipping or cracking!) as you go to those high notes! We’ll explore the song in the original key of D, but if you’re singing it in a different key, just apply these same principles!

How to sing "Who You Say I Am" (Hillsong) like Reuben Morgan

Who You Say I Am (Hillsong)

This song covers a lot of range—but it doesn’t have to be difficult if we train the voice in the right way! In this tutorial, vocal coach Charmaine Brown takes you through strategic exercises to help you find a powerful, contemporary-sounding mix voice—both in the low notes (so your voice doesn’t “bottom out”!) and in the high notes (so you don’t have to push and strain!). We’ll explore the song in the original key of Gb, but if you’re singing it in a different key, just apply these same principles!

How to Sing Rattle (Elevation) like Chris Brown

Rattle (Elevation)

Take this song to a whole new level using the techniques from this tutorial! Watch and sing along with vocal coach Charmaine Brown as she shares tips and exercises that will help you create a dynamic song journey, navigate the super low notes so your voice doesn’t bottom out, access your mix voice for power and freedom in the high notes, know where to breathe so you don’t run out of breath, sing in a contemporary tone and style (and with passion and energy!)

How to sing Doxology in a contemporary voice

Doxology

Watch and sing along with vocal coach Charmaine Brown as she shares tips for choosing the best key for your voice and takes you through exercises to find your mix! In this tutorial, we’ll explore the importance of using strategic exercises to create a pathway for freedom in your higher range, and learn “tricks” to help you troubleshoot the more challenging lyrics! The exercises are demonstrated in the key of D for girls and G for guys, but you can apply these exact same techniques in whatever key you’re singing in!

How to sing "Goodness of God" by Bethel Music

Goodness of God (Bethel)

In this tutorial, vocal coach Charmaine Brown takes you through strategic exercises to help you find a powerful, contemporary-sounding mix voice… and shares some tricks to help you nail those high notes in the chorus and bridge! We’ll explore the song in the original key of Ab, but if you’re singing it in a different key, just apply these same principles!

How to sing "Graves into Gardens" like Chris Brown and Brandon Lake

Graves into Gardens (Elevation)

Check out these tips to help you nail the high notes in “Graves into Gardens” (which are EVERYWHERE in this song! ?) and sing with passion and confidence! We’ll explore the song in the key of C for girls and G for guys, but if you’re singing it in a different key, just apply these same principles!