Tanisha Hall
Vocal Coach
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Co-authored Articles (71)
Guess the Lyrics Quiz
Think you know pop music? We're here to test your knowledge of both all-time classics and contemporary hits. We'll show you some lyrics and you'll guess the song they're from, and you'll also be challenged to finish the ...
How to
Rap
'''Rap''' is a complex mix of influences, including elements of speech, prose, poetry, and song. Learn to rap by listening to the masters, learning rhythms, and practicing your own lyrics. There are no shortcuts, and yo...
How to
Write a Song
Anyone can write a song! All you really need is some basic knowledge of a melody instrument like a guitar or a piano, an idea, and the proper methodology. As long as you know how to brainstorm ideas for your song, how t...
How to
Write a Rap Song
Rap songs often come off as effortless, but they actually require a lot of time and effort to write. You need lyrics that are catchy yet real. You also need top-notch rhyme and rhythm. In a way, writing rap is not all th...
How to Write Rap Song Lyrics: Structure, Techniques, & Tips
Learning how to craft a unique and personal rap We all know one rap that gives us the chills, but what exactly sets it apart from others? Lyrics! While it can be daunting to start from scratch, we’ll teach you everythi...
4 Easy Ways to Record Voice or Audio on a Windows Computer
A user-friendly guide to recording your voice and audio on a Windows computer or laptop Your Windows PC comes preinstalled with a simple voice recording app called "Voice Recorder" (Windows 10) or "Sound Recorder" (Windo...
How to
Sing Falsetto
Falsetto is an often misunderstood term. It's widely confused with "head voice" in men and some don't think women have it all (though it's likely they do). It lies toward the top of your vocal range and is generally ligh...
How to
Write Lyrics to a Rap or Hip Hop Song
Rap is a modern form of poetry, and lyrics are what distinguish good rappers from great ones. Great rap lyrics are personal and flow like water, blending into the song while making a point or theme like a great essay or ...
How to
Become a Professional Rapper
Hip-hop music has become a worldwide phenomenon. With successful rappers often making songs describing their vast wealth and party lifestyles, who wouldn't want to get a piece of the action? But more than that, rap is a ...
Best Ways to Safely Clear Your Voice & Throat for Singing
A complete guide to keeping your throat clear for singing As a singer, it’s important to take care of your voice, even when it comes to something as simple as clearing your throat. Singers clear their voices in a way t...
How to
Write a Good Country Song
A good country song is all about deep emotion and memorable music. It should make you ache for the singer’s loss and wish you could pick up a guitar and play along. To write a song like that, you’ll need to know how ...
How to
Start Rapping
If you want to jump into the rap game, you've got to start somewhere. Biggie started on street corners in Brooklyn, rapping to a boom-box and battling any comers, sometimes winning, sometimes losing. That's how he learne...
How to
Write a Love Song
Writing a love song is a great way to show how much another person means to you. When you start working on a love song, think about how the person makes you feel and use those feelings to write your lyrics. After coming ...
How to
Sing Opera
Train your voice to get the range and power needed for operatic singingOpera is a style of theatre that merges classical music and singers into a dramatic performance. Even though it often takes years of training to beco...
How to
Learn Head and Chest Voice in Singing
Many singers like Mariah Carey and Christine Aguilera are known for their enormous vocal ranges. A big part of singing with a wide range is learning to differentiate between your head and chest voice. Start with step 1 f...
How to
Sing Alto
Alto refers to the second highest vocal range in choral music, above the tenor and bass ranges but below soprano. Singing alto is all about hitting low notes with a warm, open tone instead of a breathy singing voice. Alt...
How to
Write Your Own Lyrics
You can write a song about anything, but that sometimes makes it harder to get started than anything else. Some people use experiences from their personal life as inspiration, and others write things that they have read ...
How to
Start a Band when You're in School
Whether you are either 12 or late into your teens’ range, you can start a band at any age. Most importantly, you need bandmates - you can recruit people that you are already friends with, or reach out to people at scho...
How to
Become a Child Singer
As stars like Michael Jackson, Judy Garland, and Nick Carter have shown, it's never too early to start a career in music if you have the desire. Trying to figure out how to become a star instead of an ordinary person, ho...
How to
Become a Famous Singer
Learn how to get fans and make it big with our guideIf you’ve been gifted with an amazing voice, you might be thinking about using your talent to make you famous. This is a great goal! Before jumping in, know that bein...
