Song Tutorials

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

learn how to sing Oceans like Hillsong and Taya Smith

Oceans (Hillsong)

“Oceans” is one of the top female-led songs in contemporary worship music. Such a lovely song, but not an easy one to sing! Check out this video for tips on how to use vocal fry to strengthen the beginning of your phrases; how to engage the right vocal resonators to gain richness, power, and freedom; how to hit that high note in the bridge with power (“take me DEEEEEPER”)!; and how to sing in a contemporary mix voice that sounds like chest voice extended up high, but without the tension and strain!

learn how to sing Great Are You Lord like All Sons & Daughters

Great Are You Lord (All Sons & Daughters)

Here are some tips on how to sing one of my ABSOLUTE favourite songs: “Great Are You Lord” by All Sons & Daughters! Check out this video for tips on how to sing the chorus powerfully without reaching and straining for the notes; how to sing in a contemporary, authentic, conversational tone; and how to create a journey so that the song builds powerfully in the bridge.

learn how to sing This Is Amazing Grace like Phil Wickham and Bethel

This Is Amazing Grace (Phil Wickham/Bethel)

“This is Amazing Grace” is one of the top songs being sung at churches all around the world! Maybe you love the song but you find yourself reaching and straining for the high notes… maybe you find yourself worrying more about the sound of your voice and what’s going wrong than being able to focus on leading your congregation confidently. Check out the tips in this video to learn how to sing the song energetically and powerfully; how to release tension on the high notes by engaging the pharyngeal resonator; how to sing in a contemporary, conversational tone; and how to find the right foundation of resonance so that singing becomes WAY EASIER!

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