04 Effective Practice Strategies

In this lesson, Charmaine will take you through her top 10 strategies for effective vocal training and practicing—the what, why, when, how and where to practice—so that you can ensure you’re getting the most out of your voice!

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kchorak September 15, 2022

Hi Charmaine! If we do vocal workouts 3-5 days a week for 25-45 minutes, how many days a week and for how many minutes per session is generally OK to practice songs (after warming up)? Is that totally personal or is there a general recommendation?

Charmaine Brown September 15, 2022

Hey! I would recommend taking a 5-10 minute break after your workout before you practice songs, but then it really does depend on what your voice can handle! Generally anywhere from 15-45 minutes is fine, as long as you have built up the stamina and are singing with correct technique (not pushing/straining, etc.). The important thing is to listen to your voice and stop when it’s telling you to stop!

1. Katie September 26, 2022
  
  Thank you! Is it OK to practice songs and sing daily? I get that the workouts are not a daily thing, but wondering about other singing.
  
  1. Charmaine Brown September 30, 2022
    
    Yes you can definitely practice songs after your workouts, as long as your voice doesn’t feel overly tired!

Birdsong one August 8, 2022

This was a great lesson. The part that really hit home was about my thoughts about my singing. I put myself in a discouraging place when I listen to the radio and hear all those amazing singers. It’s kind of like comparing yourself to an athlete in the Olympics when you’re an average athlete. I’m going to journal my thoughts and change my attitude. Thank you for your encouragement, Charmaine. God bless all of you who seek to bring your congregations into the presence of God and glorify His Name! Keep up the good work!

Charmaine Brown August 13, 2022

Absolutely! And yes—do take time to journal and take it to the Lord!

Kaykorpi August 8, 2022

I loved this. Especially the thought about overthinking. I think I get hung up on even I’m speaking in front of people. I feel like my voice struggles because I’m not a super eloquent speaker and makes me feel inadequate as a worship leader. I will continue to submit these thoughts to God and let Him speak over what He says about me

Charmaine Brown August 13, 2022

Yes in Jesus name! Freedom over your mind and those negative thoughts!

Rachel M. May 11, 2022

geez… that was encouraging. I’m struggling in quite a few areas with my voice, but the worst part is my thoughts. This last Sunday I did better in my thoughts and felt way more connected with God by intentionally praying over every thought being submitted to Him. But on a skill level I’m still struggling with Harmonies (I’m still working on them) but melody just is so much easier. When I’m not good at something I just want to stop and feel awful. But I’m going to continue on with both Harmony and master your voice and as you say, trust the process. But I”m really hoping for a lightbulb moment soon. Thank you!

Charmaine Brown May 20, 2022

Yes! You’ve got this! Don’t give up! Harmony takes awhile but it DOES come. We are working on adding more harmony resources to the site in this coming year, so stay tuned for that!

Lriley May 9, 2022

I needed to hear this, especially the over thinking and negative thoughts part. Thanks so much for this!

Charmaine Brown May 20, 2022

You’re welcome!

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