Joseph Raso 
Vocal Coach

Mask Resonance, misunderstanding and refining your approach to release a full tone!

When it comes to singing, setting up the voice correctly is just as important as the vocal technique itself. Think of your body as the...

Today, I want to emphasise the critical role of the passaggio in a tenor's vocal journey, especially when reaching for those challenging...

Whilst siniging, or immersed in someone's performance, have you ever felt your heart race during a dramatic crescendo, only to be calmed...

Creating the Harmony of Text (Spoken and Sung.) 🎶 As I am in the midst of launching a new course for singers who strive to bring soul...

Picture this: You are gloriously singing your favourite tune, pouring your heart and soul into every note, but something feels off. Sure,...

"Covering" or "Tilting" the sound—is a critical strategy aimed at enhancing vocal colour while minimising tension. This approach,...

Humming is a fundamental exercise in vocal warm-ups, serving as a cornerstone for resonance and preparing the voice for a challenging...

Have you ever wondered how opera singers achieve that rich and resonant sound that captivates audiences? The secret lies in mastering the...

The temptation to sing lower notes with a muffled or overly dark sound gets in the way of creating beautiful notes in our speaking voice....

As you can see and hear by the video, "titling" the sound, using vocal cover doesn't fully determine the colours you produce solely. BUT!...

I thought today I will show you an excerpt of Parla Piu Piano "Speak Softly." When singing with softer dynamics it can be challenging to...

Usually illness throws off the right balance you need in the voice when you sing. The sound is usually very ‘weighty’ and ‘chesty.’...

Humming done correctly is a great way to practice singing gently. We need to make sure we don’t grip the throat. Follow the light energy...

Often I have heard singers tell students not to cover. 🫤 Usually what they are referring to is a deliberate use of vowel modification...

To develop good vocal sensitivity you need to keep a few things in mind... To accompany this post, I have a clip of me singing where I...

Singing this piece has made me realise how much I can utilise my "Classical" technique to create my desired sounds. Although my voice is...

Here I will show you how I approach singing my three different versions of "When You Wish Upon a Star," the CLASSIC Disney Song from...

In this following post I will prove to you how the answer maybe different to what you may have expected it to be… Introduction To...

Often Vocal Coaches/Singing Teachers are hesitant to share their own stories, perhaps thinking, ‘Maybe the student might think of me less...