The origins of the singer-songwriter in North America can be traced back to folk singers who created original works in the folk music style. The best known early singer-songwriters include Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly and Pete Seeger, along with members of The Weavers (Seeger performed solo and as part of the Weavers). These proto-singer-songwriters were less concerned than today's singer-songwriters with the unadulterated originality of their music and lyrics, and would lift parts from other songs and play covers without hesitation.

Voice Training
Many people are gifted with natural singing ability, but whether you want to become a professional entertainer, a casual performer, or sing for fun, it is important to learn how protect your best asset and to increase it's potential.

Vocal Singing Exercises & Scales
When you have mastered your breathing, the following free singing exercises will help you on the path to improving and understanding your voice.

The key to a good rehearsal is to ensure that you achieve the following before starting:
Abdominal breathing
Good posture
Breath during natural pauses
Keep your chin level
Keep your knees loose
Keep your head up
Keep your shoulders sloping and relaxed
Keep your toes pointed forward with your weight on heels and soles
Keep the front of your neck loose - don't stretch it
Keep abdominal muscles relaxed
Keep your back muscles relaxed
Avoid holding your shoulders lifted and puffed out
Relax and SMILE.

Techniques
Technique is the term used to describe the application of methods and skills to produce an end result, in this case it is for the purposes of learning how to sing or improve vocal ability. The teaching of technique takes on many forms, often depending on the ethos and beliefs of the teacher, which is why there is so much controversy and discussion on the subject. The purpose of learning techniques is to provide insights on methods that people have found to be helpful in improving or enhancing their natural talents. The singer should aim to recognise both unhealthy and healthy methods of singing and incorporate healthy techniques into their practise sessions until they become second nature rather than attempt to focus purely on technique during performance. Our philosopy is to encourage the student to explore as many techniques as possible to discover methods that best suit the individuals personality and voice.