Vocal Lessons by Larissa Lam
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1.Why did you do singing videos?
I was asked to do a series of short vocal lessons for Expert Village and eHow. The videos are below and hope they are helpful to you.
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2.I’ve seen other videos and teachers. Is yours the right way to sing?
In my 20 years of singing, I have studied with numerous teachers in styles from classical to pop and there are different methods to teaching. From all my experience as a voice student and teacher, I tried to select a few basic exercises that would be easy to understand. I want to add a disclaimer that these short videos are not intended to replace actual face to face lessons and do not represent a full curriculum of singing.
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3.Can you tell me more ways I can sing better?
Many people email me asking to tell them how to sing better and it’s always difficult to reply with a simple answer. I want to try and help as many people as I can, which is why I did the videos. It’s like asking a doctor over email how to make you better without examining the patient. If you are serious about improving breathing and vocal technique, I would recommend private lessons. This way a teacher can evaluate what areas you need to work on and hear if you are using the proper technique.
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4.Do you teach private lessons?
I do take on new students upon request. I teach on a limited basis because I work professionally as a singer and music composer. If you live in the LA area and are interested in finding out more about lessons, please send me a message on the Contact page.
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5.How can I become a professional singer like you?
Singing for a living takes a lot of hard work and dedication. It’s difficult to sum up how to do what I do in a few sentences when I’ve spent the past 15 -20 years preparing, learning about and working in the music industry. I suggest you visit my singingcfo.com site. There are links to great websites, videos and blogs that regularly address the steps you need to take to become a singer or musician. Go to workshops, seminars, conferences and schools to learn as much as you can. If you’re serious, you may need to invest financially as well. Free advice online will only get you so far.
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6.Will you be doing more singing lesson videos?
I may add some new videos later this year. If you want to stay updated, subscribe to my YouTube channel http://youtube.com/LarissaLamMusic
Singing Video FAQs
5 Quickie Tips for Singers
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1.Don’t drink cold liquids before singing. Hot/warm water or tea is good.
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2.Try to avoid dairy products (i.e. milk, cheese, ice cream) and greasy foods.
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3.Get a good night’s sleep
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4.Wrap a scarf around your neck to keep your throat warm.
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5.Honey is good for coating your throat.
Larissa Lam is a Vocal Coach and international recording artist with 20 years of professional singing experience. She has been an expert video presenter for Expert Village and eHow.com. Her popular vocal instructional videos have had over ONE MILLION views.
Larissa has studied under top vocal coaches in Los Angeles. She has coached various singers for record labels and musical productions. She is a frequent speaker at vocal workshops for churches and schools across the U.S. As a solo performer, she has sung at world-class venues such as the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood and has shared the stage with artists such as Kirk Whalum and Salvador. Clients she has recorded for include Disney and Nickelodeon. She is also an accomplished songwriter & composer. In 2006, she was a top 10 finalist in the Star 98 song contest and named one of the top artists by the Independent Artist Registry. Her music can be heard on TV on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the E! Channel and in video games such as DDR.
