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Can Adults Learn to Sing? By Sam Marlow, City Vocal Coach Short answer: yes. Almost anyone can learn to sing, at any age. If you’ve been wondering whether it’s too late, or whether you’re simply “not a singer,” this is for you. The idea that singing is a fixed talent you’re either born with or

What’s Actually Happening When Your Voice Cracks in the Middle of Your Range By Sam Marlow, City Vocal Coach Most singers are comfortable at the bottom of their range and comfortable at the top. It’s the bit in the middle that causes trouble. The crack, the flip, the sudden loss of control somewhere between chest

Why “Use More Breath” Is Often the Wrong Advice By Sam Marlow, City Vocal Coach If you’ve ever been told your voice sounds breathy and the advice you got back was “support with more breath” or “push from the diaphragm,” you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common things I hear from students who’ve

The Science Behind Why Singing Makes You Feel Better By Malin Andersson, City Vocal Coach 3 Things that makes singers the happiest people on the planet. Here at City Vocal Coach we are all about having fun while learning! Music brings meaning and a lot of joy to our lives and that could be enough

How to Prepare for Your First Recording Studio Session 3 Essential Tips for City Vocal Coach Singers You’ve booked your first studio session – how exciting! Whether it’s at a state-of-the-art London recording studio or a mate’s home setup, it’s a huge step in your journey as a singer. At City Vocal Coach, one of

As a singing teacher in London one of the most common questions I get asked is about stage presence—how to engage with an audience and create a performance that is both unique and unforgettable. This question is consistent across all styles and genres, from singer-songwriters performing their own material to artists working with our singing

Finding the right singing teacher for you is tricky, especially as it will likely be a significant investment of time and money as you learn to sing, so of course, you want to get this right from the get-go. So, we have put together 5 steps to help you find the right teacher for you.

At City Vocal Coach, we have put together our top ten songwriting tips, which will help you move from imitator to innovator. Songwriting is often seen as this magical dark art, bestowed by the gods of creativity to those they deem worthy, where right from the first song, the songwriter’s creativity should flow onto the

Sam Marlow: Founder of City Vocal Coach & Leading UK Voice and Songwriting Teacher Sam Marlow is a highly regarded vocal and songwriting coach, recognised as one of the UK’s top educators in the field. His journey into vocal coaching was spurred by his own experiences as a signed artist, where a demanding touring schedule