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Posts by Zach VanderGraaff

link to How to Tell If Your Child Has a Good Singing Voice

How to Tell If Your Child Has a Good Singing Voice

In my 12+ years of teaching elementary music and working with young kids, I'm always asked by parents if their kids are good at singing or if they have a high level of singing talent.  It's...

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link to How To Sing Less Breathy (Tips, Advice, And More!)

How To Sing Less Breathy (Tips, Advice, And More!)

Breathy or airy singing voices are one of those things I see all of the time as a music teacher.  From kids to adults to pop music, breathy singing is everywhere.  While using it on...

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link to Is Tuba Hard To Play? (Advice From An Expert)

Is Tuba Hard To Play? (Advice From An Expert)

I've been playing tuba for a long time (20 years), and I hear kids ask me all the time if the tuba is hard to play.  I'm always advocating for my favorite instrument, so I love to answer this...

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link to Head Voice Vs. Falsetto: Chart, Tips, And Answers

Head Voice Vs. Falsetto: Chart, Tips, And Answers

As a music teacher and someone with singing and vocal training, I often take it for granted when I use words like head voice, chest voice, and falsetto.  Of the two, I'm often asked about the...

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link to 10 Tips: How To Hold A Note Longer While Singing

10 Tips: How To Hold A Note Longer While Singing

One of the main differences between singing and talking is how you hold notes longer and lengthen the pitch.  But for a lot of folks, it's unnatural. This is especially true with extremely...

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link to Singing Voice Vs. Speaking Voice (Differences + Tips)

Singing Voice Vs. Speaking Voice (Differences + Tips)

As a music teacher and musician for well over a decade (*cough, cough* or two...), I hear people bashing on their own singing voices all the time.  Whenever I get the chance to listen to...

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About the Author

Zach VanderGraaff is a K-5 music teacher in Michigan with 12 years of experience. He's the President of the Michigan Kodaly Educators and founder of the Dynamic Music Room.

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