Tanisha Hall
Vocal Coach
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Guess the Lyrics Quiz
Think you know pop music? We're here to test your knowledge of both all-time classics and contemporary hits. We'll show you some lyrics and you'll guess the song they're from, and you'll also be challenged to finish the ...
How to
Rap
Rap is a complex mix of influences, including elements of speech, prose, poetry, and song. Learn to rap by listening to the masters, learning rhythms, and practicing your own lyrics. There are no shortcuts, and you won'...
How to
Write a Song
Anyone can write a song! All you really need is some basic knowledge of a melody instrument like a guitar or a piano, an idea, and the proper methodology. As long as you know how to brainstorm ideas for your song, how t...
How to
Write a Rap Song
Rap songs often come off as effortless, but they actually require a lot of time and effort to write. You need lyrics that are catchy yet real. You also need top-notch rhyme and rhythm. In a way, writing rap is not all th...
4 Easy Ways to Record Voice or Audio on a Windows Computer
A user-friendly guide to recording your voice and audio on a Windows computer or laptop Your Windows PC comes preinstalled with a simple voice recording app called "Voice Recorder" (Windows 10) or "Sound Recorder" (Windo...
How to Write Rap Song Lyrics: Structure, Techniques, & Tips
Learning how to craft a unique and personal rap We all know one rap that gives us the chills, but what exactly sets it apart from others? Lyrics! While it can be daunting to start from scratch, we’ll teach you everythi...
How to
Sing Falsetto
Falsetto is an often misunderstood term. It's widely confused with "head voice" in men and some don't think women have it all (though it's likely they do). It lies toward the top of your vocal range and is generally ligh...
Best Ways to Safely Clear Your Voice & Throat for Singing
A complete guide to keeping your throat clear for singing As a singer, it’s important to take care of your voice, even when it comes to something as simple as clearing your throat. Singers clear their voices in a way t...
How to
Write Lyrics to a Rap or Hip Hop Song
Rap is a modern form of poetry, and lyrics are what distinguish good rappers from great ones. Great rap lyrics are personal and flow like water, blending into the song while making a point or theme like a great essay or ...
How to
Learn Head and Chest Voice in Singing
Many singers like Mariah Carey and Christine Aguilera are known for their enormous vocal ranges. A big part of singing with a wide range is learning to differentiate between your head and chest voice. Start with step 1 f...
How to
Become a Professional Rapper
Hip-hop music has become a worldwide phenomenon. With successful rappers often making songs describing their vast wealth and party lifestyles, who wouldn't want to get a piece of the action? But more than that, rap is a ...
How to
Rap Like Eminem
If you love Eminem's music and are an aspiring rapper, it makes sense that you would like to emulate his rapping style. Eminem is known as one of the most prolific rappers of all time, and the delivery and speed at which...
How to
Start Rapping
If you want to jump into the rap game, you've got to start somewhere. Biggie started on street corners in Brooklyn, rapping to a boom-box and battling any comers, sometimes winning, sometimes losing. That's how he learne...
How to
Write a Love Song
Writing a love song is a great way to show how much another person means to you. When you start working on a love song, think about how the person makes you feel and use those feelings to write your lyrics. After coming ...
How to
Become a Famous Singer
If you’ve been gifted with an amazing voice, you might be thinking about using your talent to make you famous. This is a great goal! Before jumping in, know that being a famous singer takes more than just having a good...
How to
Sing Opera
Opera is a style of theatre that merges classical music and singers into a dramatic performance. Even though it often takes years of training to become a professional opera singer, you can easily begin the process by lea...
How to
Write a Good Country Song
A good country song is all about deep emotion and memorable music. It should make you ache for the singer’s loss and wish you could pick up a guitar and play along. To write a song like that, you’ll need to know how ...
How to
Sing Subharmonics
Singing in a subharmonic register, or 3:1 frequency, occurs when a singer's ventricular folds vibrate along with their vocal folds at the same time. The effect produces a bass-heavy sound that is similar to Tuvan throat ...
How to
Write Your Own Lyrics
You can write a song about anything, but that sometimes makes it harder to get started than anything else. Some people use experiences from their personal life as inspiration, and others write things that they have read ...
How to
Breathe Properly for Singing
The most important part of singing is knowing how to breathe properly. Without proper breath support, your voice won’t be able to support the notes you want to sing. How you inhale will affect how you exhale, which wil...
