The Art and Science of Singing

Singing is an art as well as a science. As an art, singing involves intuition, where your perception and sensitivities as a singer is essential; inspiration, which is the stimulation to do creative work; talent, that is, your natural ability; and creativity, which is your imaginative skill. As a science, it involves techniques, which are the procedures & skills required & the treatment of the basics. Also, singing as a science involves the nature of the singer, including the intrinsic and essential qualities of your voice.

I have heard the stories of well-known and legendary singers share their love for singing. For them it is a passion, it’s their field where creativity flows, originality wells up, ingenuity pours and inspiration runs over. In effect, as they sing their songs, such qualities are diffused to their audiences and their listeners. They serve as inspiration themselves to those who hear their music. Oh yes, that’s what you call art.

But singing is also a physical activity, it’s similar to the other kinesthetic pursuits like dancing or athletic undertakings. There is awareness and coordination in singing, like when you learn to ride a bike or drive a car. It requires a tremendous amount of concentration. And when you gain muscle memory, eventually the physical part of it becomes natural to you, and you can then concentrate on other aspects. Here’s where techniques becomes effortless because they’re already automatic to you. When you’re able to develop these techniques and know the personal characteristics and features of your voice for your own gain and improvement, you’ll be able to focus on the artistic articulateness, creative self-expression and the delight of using your voice to stir and encourage others.

In the end, singing as an art and science goes hand and hand. One can not go without the other. (: