Joseph Raso
The Notes Before the High Notes... So You Can Sing the High Notes
Today, I want to emphasise the critical role of the passaggio in a tenor's vocal journey, especially when reaching for those challenging...
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Joseph Raso
Oct 42 min read
The Power of Vocal Dynamics: Guidance to Developing Your Vocal Dynamics.
Whilst siniging, or immersed in someone's performance, have you ever felt your heart race during a dramatic crescendo, only to be calmed...
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Joseph Raso
Jun 192 min read
A Singer's Journey into the Actor's Mind
Creating the Harmony of Text (Spoken and Sung.) 🎶 As I am in the midst of launching a new course for singers who strive to bring soul...
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Joseph Raso
Jun 71 min read
Unlocking your Vocal Potential: Releasing the Tone (Pure Vowel Vs NG)
Picture this: You are gloriously singing your favourite tune, pouring your heart and soul into every note, but something feels off. Sure,...
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Joseph Raso
Feb 192 min read
The Art of Chiaroscuro and the Pitfall of Over-Darkening Vowels
"Covering" or "Tilting" the sound—is a critical strategy aimed at enhancing vocal colour while minimising tension. This approach,...
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Joseph Raso
Jan 112 min read
The Humming Dilemma: "Mmm" vs. "NG" Sound for Vocal Warm-ups
Humming is a fundamental exercise in vocal warm-ups, serving as a cornerstone for resonance and preparing the voice for a challenging...
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Joseph Raso
Jan 102 min read
Unveiling the Operatic Sound: Techniques to Elevate Your Voice
Have you ever wondered how opera singers achieve that rich and resonant sound that captivates audiences? The secret lies in mastering the...
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Joseph Raso
Aug 16, 20231 min read
How to Sing in the Lower Register: The Brighter Approach with an Unexpected Darker Result!
The temptation to sing lower notes with a muffled or overly dark sound gets in the way of creating beautiful notes in our speaking voice....
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Joseph Raso
Aug 9, 20231 min read
Let’s talk about Laryngeal Position. The “U” Vowel…
As you can see and hear by the video, "titling" the sound, using vocal cover doesn't fully determine the colours you produce solely. BUT!...
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Joseph Raso
Jun 17, 20231 min read
Dealing with the Sensitivity of Softer Dynamics: The Colours of Vocal Expression
I thought today I will show you an excerpt of Parla Piu Piano "Speak Softly." When singing with softer dynamics it can be challenging to...
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Joseph Raso
Jun 4, 20231 min read
How Do You Recover the Voice After Being Sick?
Usually illness throws off the right balance you need in the voice when you sing. The sound is usually very ‘weighty’ and ‘chesty.’...
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Joseph Raso
Jun 1, 20231 min read
Gentle Humming to Find Freedom in Your Voice!
Humming done correctly is a great way to practice singing gently. We need to make sure we don’t grip the throat. Follow the light energy...
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Joseph Raso
Jun 1, 20231 min read
Covering the Voice?
Often I have heard singers tell students not to cover. 🫤 Usually what they are referring to is a deliberate use of vowel modification...
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Joseph Raso
Apr 6, 20231 min read
How to Sing Softly Correctly?
To develop good vocal sensitivity you need to keep a few things in mind... To accompany this post, I have a clip of me singing where I...
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Joseph Raso
Mar 31, 20231 min read
How to Sing Frank Sinatra's "My Way"... My Way. Artistic Choices to give Creative Ideas to Singers.
Singing this piece has made me realise how much I can utilise my "Classical" technique to create my desired sounds. Although my voice is...
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Joseph Raso
Mar 29, 20232 min read
How do You Become a Versatile Singer?
Here I will show you how I approach singing my three different versions of "When You Wish Upon a Star," the CLASSIC Disney Song from...
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Joseph Raso
Jan 19, 20233 min read
How do I get more breath control or “support” to improve my singing?
In this following post I will prove to you how the answer maybe different to what you may have expected it to be… Introduction To...
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Joseph Raso
Jan 11, 20232 min read
My experience singing and performing to help students find their own path.
Often Vocal Coaches/Singing Teachers are hesitant to share their own stories, perhaps thinking, ‘Maybe the student might think of me less...
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Joseph Raso
Jan 11, 20232 min read
How do you learn to sing on pitch?
Singing Off-Pitch? Here's What to do... Singing in-pitch is one of the most important components to singing which is going to make you...
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