How to sing: Vocal technique - singing made easy! (Udemy.com)
Real world techniques as used by professional & successful singers. Works on ANY voice, not matter what level or genre!
Created by: Maruja Retana
Last updated February 2020
What you will learn
- Mixed voice, belting, falsetto, breath control, smooth transitions (no voice cracks!) and all other vocal ‘secrets’ explained in incredibly simple terms. No more strain on your throat... All the skills needed to sing like a professional
- Daily warmup & helpful exercises designed to get into excellent vocal shape, and constantly improve.
How it compares
Against the other 33 rated Udemy courses in Singing on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 24% of them
- Reviews256#22 of 34 by number of reviews
- Length2.1 hoursshorter than 57% of them
- Last updatedFebruary 2020earlier than 63% of them
Course Description
Learn how to sing online: This Udemy vocal technique course is a complete masterclass with original, high quality singing lessons and vocal coachings. You will also receive a FULL E-BOOK with all the information you need in order to learn how to sing.
Hi darlings!
My name is Maru, and I'm going to teach you how to sing! Online, at a world-class level. Not the typical things you have heard before, I’m going to explain EVERYTHING in a way that is incredibly simple, for anyone.
I started my career as a psychologist in the Netherlands, and quickly realized I wanted to follow my passion for music. Long story short, I really did not know how to sing or how to perform at all, I was far from a natural singer. The one thing I had was the sheer determination to learn.
I’d love to share with you how I went from an ‘ok singer’ to consistently getting the most wonderful praise for my vocals, hearing my songs on the radio, getting signed as a singer/songwriter for Sony/ATV and singing in front of large & appreciative audiences all over the world.
This may sound far-fetched, but the truth is: singing is really very simple. Not necessarily easy right away (you gotta put the work in!), but...simple :) I use a very easy-to-remember framework that can fix any issue, and that can maximize your potential quickly.
Here’s what you can expect from this course:
Section 1 will describe the technical framework that I use, and that has helped not only me, but hundreds of other singers reach new levels. At end of this section you will find some helpful singing exercises that you can use as a daily vocal warmup.
Section 2 goes deeper into breathing technique and breath control, which is essential for a singer! Finally a simple answer to the mysterious phrase ‘sing from the diaphraghm’...
Section 3 will focus in on advanced techniques; how to add character to your vocals and find your ‘sound’. What distinguished a good singer from a great singer? Learn how to sing in a more interesting way here! Lotsss of helpful singing exercises :)
Section 4 addresses the most frequently asked questions and concerns I receive about singing, including ‘How do I stop voice cracks?’, ‘My throat hurts when I sing’ and ‘How do I sing with a cold?’.
My former and current students are now releasing songs professionally, doing regular live gigs, are getting private auditions on talent shows such as ‘The Voice’ & ‘America’s Got Talent’, and are confident singers on stage and in the studio. I've been very fortunate to sing professionally after genuinely thinking I did not have a chance, and now YOU can learn how to sing online, anytime, anywhere.
Happy singing!
Maru
PS: I’ll gladly answer your questions in the discussion board!
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
256 Reviews
Maruja Retana
Maru once began a career in psychology in The Netherlands - after obtaining her Master’s Degree in Cognitive Psychology - but quickly realized music was her real passion in life.
She signed a management and publishing deal with Sony/ATV in 2011 and has worked with several top producers, DJ’s and songwriters ever since, such as Jef Martens (Will.I.Am, Britney Spears), Jorgen Eloffson (Kelly Clarkson), Cass Lowe (Fifth Harmony, Zara Larsson) and Tearce Kizzo (Ne-Yo, Nicole Scherzinger), to name a few.
Soon after, she started releasing international singles, and partnered with major labels and brands, such as Sony Music, Atlantic Records, Spinnin Records & Heineken.
Since 2008, she has successfully coached hundreds of singers (from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals) to bring out the very best in themselves, honoring the mind-body connection. After years of seeing the spectacular effects of this approach, she developed a holistic vocal coaching method called 'Vocal Psychology', a process that optimizes your voice and your mindset.
"I’m committed to bringing out the best in each unique voice and person. I would love for you to start your own personal revolution. To have the courage to get out of the comfort zone. You CAN sing, you have a beautiful voice that wants to be heard. And cliche as it may sound, I truly believe you can do anything you put your mind to!"
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Reviews
By Jessica on 1/25/2023
The 5 vocal systems at the start really helps improve my singing in bounds! Maruja explains the concept in a simple yet concise manner and the vocal exercises given after the lessons demonstrates clearly what exactly we should practice daily. I also like the "Exercises" video at the end, as it sums up all the vocal exercises throughout the course. Thank you Maruja for this wonderful course!
By Nicholas Sorbin on 3/24/2022
I actually purchased this course for my girlfriend at the time, but she never watched it. I decided to go through it to improve on my singing. I've been singing since I was 5 years old, emulating Elvis and other idols at the time (I'm 53, but was exposed to lots of 50's and doo-wop in my youth). I'm always singing daily (even my own songs), and also do a lot of karoake (now having a full pro set up at home). However, there have always been songs I wish I could sing...or at least do more confidently, and am now doing more than I thought I could because of your instruction. One song that was always a bit straining was Gary Wright's "Dream Weaver." The chorus was the hard part, but now I do it so much more comfortably and natural. Thank you! I had taken a voice class years ago in college, which helped a TON when I learned about the "Golden Triangle", or what you are here calling the "mask." In any case, I wanted to tell you that you taught me a whole lot more about how everything works together. Though I've been a pretty good singer for awhile, I see (or, rather, hear) a big improvement in my singing on everything I do now. I really enjoyed your teaching and explanation. Thank you so very much!!!
By Riki Klein on 4/20/2021
Very good explanations, but talking a few minutes about every phrase doesn't count for teaching.
By Deny Watanabe on 2/16/2021
Maru is as great a teacher as she is beautiful and captivating she's covered stuff that I've never seen anyone touch on before, and I've been looking at courses like this for a while now. Thank you so much Maru, now it's my turn to put your teachings into practice and become a better singer!
By Lyna on 10/14/2020
Thanks a lot to the teacher! Maruja is an easygoing fun teacher , but with an essential information and deep knowledge about singing. Course is good for beginners and intermediate. It was very helpful for me personally, as many scientifiques vocal terms are described/explained here by very simple way. Thanks to this course I ve learn to manage correct breathing, however the other pro courses could not give me this managed knowledge, as information was presented within more complicated way. So thanks a lot again!
By Maria Zhuravskaya (Mary Crane) on 5/28/2020
Maru is so beautiful, open, natural, fun! I feel so much female energy in her, and it's so appealing and inspiring! And of course, her voice sounds so great! I truly enjoy watching and listening to her! I was looking for the best vocal course in Udemy for me, and felt so frustrating, because no one of them didn't resonate with me, or even dissonate. And when I almost gave up, suddenly, the Maru course appeared - and I fall in love with it from the first look! And it resonates with me even deeper, when I found out, that Maru has a psychological background (which relates to my profession), and has another course about freeing from mental blocks in singing! And that was it - I've bought both courses and started with this one, and Maru keeps brings me joy, it's such a pleasure to watch her, listen to her (as I've already told)))) I rarely leave a review of the course at the very beginning of it, but this one is really worth it! I'm extremely delighted and so happy, that I've listened to my heart! 5+ stars!
By Elda Celaj on 4/27/2020
I feel a little disappointed because I was expecting at least a little demonstration from the instructor on how to perform what she is describing during the lectures. There's a lot of terminology and info but for someone who has never taken a singing lesson before it's difficult to understand how to do the exercises correctly.
By Harut Khachatryan on 2/8/2020
Amazing course and very helpful! I have been singing for about 10 years and have got more than 30 covers recorded. But this was the very first vocal course that I have finally decided to take and I realized that all that time I had been singing with lots of technical mistakes. Now I have learned the important and essential basics. Hopefully, I sing much better and more correctly now. Enjoyed every word spoken by this beautiful professional lady. Planning to do her next course on Vocal Psychology. Thank You!
By Anonymous Please on 12/26/2019
I took Maru's "Vocal Psychology" course and loved it, so I snatched this one up as well. Her delivery is so enjoyable and engaging, and the content was just right. The course isn't a high-level, comprehensive vocal system, nor does it claim to be. It's a clear and concise survey of foundational vocal concepts and techniques, and it's a great primer (or refresher) for any singer -- beginner to seasoned pro. I think Maru has structured the lessons in such a way that you can jump right back in any time you're in need of a tune-up. In my opinion, lifetime access to such a valuable resource is worth the price of the course many times over, and I would recommend it to any singer I know.
By Jon Jordan on 8/30/2019
I have been singing and recently started Karaoke singing and this course has helped me see so many incorrect ways that I was singing with before...I LOVE this course and I am blown away that I see improvement already...WOWEE
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