Post Category: Singing

Piano Skills for Singers 4 accompaniment strategies that work. Piano and voice with brenda owner Brenda Earle Stokes posing in front of the piano keyboard.

Piano for Singers – 4 Piano Accompaniment Strategies that Work

This tutorial is part of my Piano for Singers series, where I teach valuable piano skills that support the needs of singers.  Today I will teach you four easy accompaniment strategies that sound great...
I had vocal fold nodules and this is what I learned. A female singer holding her throat.

I Had Vocal Fold Nodules and This Is What I Learned

This is the true story of my experience with vocal fold nodules. In 2016, after a bad bout of reflux, I noticed that my voice was getting hoarse. Assuming that it was some combination of my allergies...
Sing the Melodic Minor Scale in Solfege. Picture of a piano keyboard with Brenda Earle Stokes signing Kodaly hand signs

Solfege Practice – Melodic Minor Scale

This post will take you through how to sing the Melodic Minor Scale in Solfege using the Kodaly hand signs. I dive deep into all things solfege in The Ultimate Guide to Solfege.  Check it out! Solfege...
Sing the harmonic minor scale in moveable do solfege

Solfege Practice – Harmonic Minor Scale

This video will take you through an easy Solfege practice in harmonic minor.  Solfege is a powerful tool that is often used for singers, but is amazing for musicians of any level.   Solfege helps you...

Solfege Practice – Chromatic Solfege Scale (Descending)

In this video, we will sing the CHROMATIC SOLFEGE SCALE DESCENDING. I will take you through an effective method to break down this challenging scale so you can sing it perfectly in tune every time...
piano skills for singers workshop

Intro to Piano skills for singers LIVE workshop

Are you ready to tackle your piano skills in 2022?  I’m excited to announce the launch of Intro to Piano Skills for Singers – a LIVE workshop that is happening on Friday, January 28th at...

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