My first thought looking at the new VT-12 Vocal Trainer (Roland) was that the cost was pretty steep for what I thought it was, but after having spent some significant time with it, I'd say it's worth it.

For the singer to master diaphragmatic breathing or "abdominal breathing," as well as intercostal breathing and back breathing, it is first vital to understand what the diaphragm looks like and how it functions.

From: San Francisco Vocal Coaching's "Singing, Songwriting and Performance" Class (I've also taught it at Princeton University.) How To Write A Song,...

I am often asked if it is safe for children to take voice lessons. A child's health and safety are a parent's first consideration, even when it comes...

Richie Onori -- drummer for '70s multi-platinum Brit-rock band The Sweet -- has much to say about earning a living making music.

Whether your are a working musician, singer, songwriter or the likes thereof, someone who makes a living from music on her own has to be an entrepreneur.

I didn't learn how to drive until I was 39, left NYC and moved to the Bay Area. In the early 90s, I took a Greyhound bus to most gigs. Before digipack...

Parents are aware musical progress takes a commitment to daily practice. But everyone is overcommitted and overwhelmed. The question is, how do you get your kids to want to practice music?

Performance is a two way street. What I bring to a show as a listener is as important as what the performer brings. There are three components to a song: the music, the performer and the listener.