Song Workshop – “Cornerstone” (Hillsong)
Watch as Charmaine gives this worship vocalist a few tips and tricks on how to hit both low and high notes in the song “Cornerstone” by Hillsong… by mixing pharyngeal resonance into his tone. Enjoy!
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