<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Madonna Forster Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vocal Arts Education drawing on over 30years as a vocalist and vocal educator.  Helping people to grow and develop their authentic voice.]]></description><link>https://www.madonnaforstermusic.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:51:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.madonnaforstermusic.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Warm Ups - where do they really start?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thinking about warm ups conjures for many of us images of singers tucked away in their home studio or rumpus room filling their Saturday morning or Friday afternoon with the dulcet tones of scales and arpeggios.  Granted, that is fairly close to what might be happening, at least for those dedicated vocalists who are seeking their ‘best voice’.  But is there more to the humble warm up? Whilst those images of the vocalist warbling away may be true in part, I believe the warm up routine should...]]></description><link>https://www.madonnaforstermusic.com.au/post/warm-ups-where-do-they-really-start</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a18ebe2345540299750af24</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 02:35:33 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>madonnaforster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vocal Tension Release Exercises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vocal tension can silently sabotage your voice, making singing or speaking feel strained, uncomfortable, or even painful. Whether you are a professional singer, a public speaker, or someone who uses their voice daily, releasing vocal tension is essential for maintaining vocal health and improving performance. This post explores practical exercises designed to release tension in the vocal mechanism, helping you achieve a freer, clearer, and more resilient voice. Understanding Vocal Tension and...]]></description><link>https://www.madonnaforstermusic.com.au/post/vocal-tension-release-exercises</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed1bb242384749035f9a8b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:29:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e861e4_e30d7a868a1c4ee2910e8e78ccc3e055~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>madonnaforster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why warm up?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re looking to improve your singing, there are some fundamental goals to focus on.  Some might involve breath control and stamina, releasing tongue tension, understanding vowel modification, smoothing out your vocal break, building agility and flexibility, expanding your range, developing consistent airflow, and mastering a clean onset. Every skill we expect of the voice needs a unique approach in your training, and often this is where the real power of the warmup exercise lies.  If we...]]></description><link>https://www.madonnaforstermusic.com.au/post/why-warm-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e543eea96d49e56ec380c7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:30:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e861e4_0ca3d4306fee4ff1be08a264a426c90c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>madonnaforster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just breathe...]]></title><description><![CDATA[The word inspiration comes from the latin inspirare, literally meaning 'breath into'.  As vocalists we breathe into sound.  Early...]]></description><link>https://www.madonnaforstermusic.com.au/post/just-breathe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b48b8ce086ec67885b31fd</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2024 05:55:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_60693ae293364b2ba63776a5dd387e82~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>madonnaforster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE VOICE...]]></title><description><![CDATA[...is one of the most fundamental parts of our identity.  For those of us who love to sing, when we use our voice it becomes an evocation...]]></description><link>https://www.madonnaforstermusic.com.au/post/the-voice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b2dbb895fbbae035d69a3b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 22:23:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b081dba0eeb5441295d0dcade5c0d1a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>madonnaforster</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>