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Many of us LOVE to sing in groups, but become emotional …or insecure… or just less satisfied when we sing alone. Now, we know that singing alone is certainly different than raising your voice with others – but wouldn’t it be great to experience even just a little more joy while you’re practicing, singing along with something, or busting out a tune while you’re folding your laundry?

Pride of Portland realizes the bold statement of loving your voice might be a daunting thought or feel unachievable, but we're here to tell you, you CAN learn to love your voice! Be sure to read this article, and then think about visiting a Pride of Portland rehearsal. We offer weekly vocal education, along with the opportunity to meet a big group of wonderful, talented, caring individuals.

Whether you have the voice of a songbird or sound like some ball-bearings in a blender, singing can have some remarkably positive effects.

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Some music inspires you to move your feet, some inspires you to get out there and change the world. In any case, it's fair to say that music moves people in special ways. If you're especially into a piece of music, your brain does something called Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR), which feels to you like a tingling in your brain or scalp.

Want to learn some amazing things about a singer's amazing body? Check out this informative article.

 1.) Your whole body is your instrument, not just your vocal mechanism.

Your voice is part of a total system which includes your mind and your entire body. Any method or technique of singing that doesn’t address the total mind–body–voice system has limited applications to developing one’s full potential as a singer.

To become a better singer, shift your emphasis from trying to sing well, to using your entire mind-body-voice Self well. Once you discover your innate natural coordination, you will notice a dramatic improvement in all that you do.