Joseph Raso 
Vocal Coach

One of my favourite ways to help singers access more power, depth, and presence in their voice is through what I call the “U-position” of sound. Many singers chase intensity by pushing, forcing, or over-darkening the voice but true vocal intensity comes from efficient technique, not effort. And one of the easiest gateways into this is the pure “U” vowel . Why the “U” Vowel Works Singing a clean, unmodified “U” naturally encourages: A lowered, relaxed larynx Not manufacture

One of the most common vocal aesthetics I hear in Broadway singing today is a bright , forward sound — but often, that brightness comes at a cost. Many singers end up with a tone that feels spread, thin, and lacking in resonance, colour, and depth. These missing qualities usually point to one core issue: ✨ They’re not singing in the tilt. In the video above, I unpack exactly what “tilting the voice” means, why it matters, and how it transforms your singing across the board. W

We often rely on two main tools to improve our singing: listening to ourselves in real time and recording ourselves to listen back. These are valuable, but they are not the most important tools we have.The real game-changer is learning to reflect on — and trust — the sensations we experience when our technique is working well. When your voice feels aligned, free, and resonant, it’s crucial to register that feeling. Notice the physical cues, the ease, the balance of effort,

Balancing Bright Vowels with Deep Resonance Young and developing vocalists who want a richer, more acoustical sound need to understand how to balance bright vowels with a deeper, more flexible engagement in the larynx. The temptation to take shortcuts is common, especially in high schools and conservatoires. Students are often encouraged to “go for a deeper sound,” but when the voice hasn’t yet developed a natural cricothyroid tilt without tongue interference, they achieve de