Song Tutorials

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

singing instruction video for "Glorious Day" like Kristian Stanfill and Passion

Glorious Day (Kristian Stanfill/Passion)

“Glorious Day” (Passion) is one of the top songs being sung on Easter Sunday, and no wonder… it’s amazing!  But if you’ve sung it in the original key, guys, you know… there are some HIGH notes! So check out my tips and techniques for eliminating vocal tension and strain, and try out my lyric pronunciation strategies to create maximum efficiency in your voice! (Girls, if you’re singing the song this Easter, just try out these same tips in whatever key you’re singing in!)

singing tutorial for O Come To The Altar like Chris Brown from Elevation

O Come To The Altar (Elevation)

Do you ever feel like a song is just out of reach for your voice? You can push and muscle your way through and hit the notes… but barely…  and it doesn’t always sound pretty. (Let’s just be real. Sunday morning is not the easiest time to sing high notes!) 

Song Tutorial - No Longer Slaves

No Longer Slaves (Bethel)

Do you ever wish that the sound coming out of your mouth when you sing would match the passion you feel inside? Sometimes we don’t quite hit the high notes on pitch, our voice cracks and breaks (at the worst possible moment)… or we’re just not satisfied with the sound of the vocal tone that’s coming out. I’ve been there too!!! But I’ve discovered some things on my vocal journey… that I want to share with you! I want to help you match the passion you have inside with a powerful, engaging, on-pitch vocal tone!

Song Tutorial - King of My Heart

King of My Heart (Bethel)

Check out this video for tips on how to sing “King of My Heart”! Learn how to access chest voice resonance for power and depth in your lower range, and watch as Charmaine demonstrates how to sing in a contemporary mix voice tone to get freedom and confidence on the high notes! You’ll learn practical exercises that will help you to sing with dynamics and pronounce the words for the most efficient resonance.

Song Tutorial - Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit (Kari Jobe/Francesca Battistelli/Torwalts)

Check out this video for some tips on how to sing “Holy Spirit” with confidence and freedom! Watch as Charmaine demonstrates how to find a contemporary mix voice tone, how to pronounce the words so you can hit them freely with no strain on your throat, and how to bring the song to a whole new level by (tastefully!) adding in a couple vocal runs and ad libs!

learn how to sing Good Good Father like Housefires and Chris Tomlin

Good Good Father (Chris Tomlin/Housefires)

Check out this video for tips on how to deliver this song in a powerful, moving, and dynamic way; how to make your singing feel and sound as relaxed as your speaking voice; how to sing in a contemporary style; and how to sing the high note in the bridge without reaching and straining!

learn how to sing The Lion And The Lamb like Leeland, Bethel, and Big Daddy Weave

Lion and the Lamb (Leeland/Bethel/Big Daddy Weave)

Check out this video for tips on how to sing “Lion and the Lamb” powerfully and confidently! Watch as Charmaine demonstrates how to find a bright tone, how to sing in a contemporary style, and how to form the words so you can hit them freely… with no straining or pushing up!

learn how to sing What A Beautiful Name like Hillsong and Brooke Fraser

What A Beautiful Name (Hillsong)

Here are a few tips on how to sing one of my fav songs: “What a Beautiful Name”. Check out this video for tips on how to sing in a contemporary style by using a mix of resonance; how to form problematic words so that your voice doesn’t fall apart; and how to create a dynamic journey… from a light, delicate start to a powerful finish!