Whether it’s Barbra Streisand’s goosebump-raising 19-second note in “A Piece of the Sky,” or Bill Withers’ iconic 18-second one in “Lovely Day,” the ability to hold a note requires a singer to ...

American Songwriter may earn a commission when you purchase through our links. Some people are born knowing how to sing. Others learn in school or church. Others still go their whole lives wishing ...

So you’ve decided you want to learn how to sing, or you’ve recently taught yourself how to do it. If you’ve mastered the basics or you aspire to become a professional singer, you know there’s more to ...