Ivan Lu

Singing Simply

Welcome to the Singing Simply show, where our mission is to help adult beginners who want to learn to sing but are struggling with where to start, demystify the process of learning to sing and make it as easy as possible for you the listener. Because let's face it. Learning to sing on your own can be tricky. If that sounds like you! Don't forget to save this podcast for our weekly voice lesson each Friday. Hosted by Australian voice teacher, Ivan Lu

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Ivan Lu

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Education

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singingsimply.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

64: The Biggest Thing Holding Back Beginner Singers 01.07.2022

If you're not seeing results with your singing... please take the time to listen to this episode. We go deep...   Have a question or want to say hi? Connect with me here. 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com   🌍 Contact Me:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: si...

63: How To Learn To Sing (Beginner's Edition) 24.06.2022

Learning to sing as a beginner can be so confused. Where do you even start? With all the information on the internet... this can make it even more confusing.  That's why I've created this comprehensive episode. Basically these are the next 5 things I would focus on if I started all over   Want to Work With Me?: Check out here Have a question or want to say hi? Connect with me here 🌍 Ste...

62: How To Sing Without Tension? (Part 1) 17.06.2022

Tension is a big one that all of us as singers struggle with. Even the best of us will often bring in unnecessary tension.  If you're looking to remove some tension in your voice, here is a little step 1 for you.   =================== 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact M...

61: Why do you REALLY want to learn to sing? | Singing Simply Show 03.06.2022

.Why do you really want to learn to sing? Chances are the answer you have RIGHT now is not the answer you'll have by the end of the episode.   ================= 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com   🌍 Contact Me:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimpl...

60: Have you been told you can't sing? 20.05.2022

Have you been told that you can't sing? Maybe by those close to you. Have you been holding onto these words since now. Had the pleasure of interviewing one of my Basecamp clients Marleen. In this interview we cover   What to do when we've been told we can't sing How to manage to learn to sing EVEN with a busy schedule Are singing lessons really worth it?    ====================== 🌍...

59: Am I really too old to sing? 13.05.2022

Have you ever thought you're too old to sing? Had the pleasure of interviewing one of my high-end clients Pablo. In this interview we cover   Are you really too old to sing?  Why invest in singing lessons if it's just a hobby  Group classes vs 1:1 lessons   ================ 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice L...

58: Perfectionism doesn't exist 29.04.2022

.And... we're back! After a long pause on content we're back. In this episode we talk: How I'm working through COVID + Vocal Fast Updates to this show The vocal buzz and how perfectionism doesn't exist Can anyone really learn to sing or is it a gift/talent...? ==================== 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https...

57: How to sing with more confidence using 'Guided Mastery' 05.08.2021

Have you ever listened to a performance and thought it was so incredible? The confidence, the voice, the emotions. Chances are they didn't achieve that over night. Being able to build that level of confidence is something that takes time. With the right 'framework', you can get there much quicker ========================= 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singin...

56: How long do I need to practice? 29.07.2021

Join me every other Wednesday 11AM AEST on Youtube Live where we break down your singing questions. This week we covered Where you need to start as a beginner Do I need to play an instrument How do I know if i'm singing on key? ============= 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com   🌍 Conta...

55: Do I need to play an instrument to sing? (Live Hangout) 08.07.2021

Join me every other Wednesday 11AM AEST on Youtube Live where we break down your singing questions. This week we covered Where you need to start as a beginner Do I need to play an instrument How do I know if i'm singing on key? ====================== 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com  ...

54: 3 ideas to sing with more confidence 10.06.2021

One of the biggest hurdles I help my students with is singing with more confidence. However singing with confidence can feel vague.  So in today's episode I'd love to share 3 ideas that can help you feel more confident in your voice. ============================= 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singin...

53: How to sing high notes? My fastest shortcut atm. 03.06.2021

High notes, high notes. Everyone is obsessed with them including me.  Here's how you can start building some serious range! ================================== 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com   🌍 Contact Me:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimplyw...

52: 3 SIMPLE tips to start singing 20.05.2021

The hardest step to take is always the first one. In today's episode, I'd love to share some ideas on getting started with singing. Even if you have ZERO experience. ==================== 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com   🌍 Contact Me:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan...

51: Why your voice type doesn't matter right now 22.04.2021

.Bass, baritone, soprano, alto. We always hear these different voice types and often end up trying to classify ourselves. In today's episode I wanted to share with you why it SIMPLY does not matter for you right now. Check it out! 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com   🌍 Contact Me: &nbs...

50: Why you hate the sound of your voice 15.04.2021

Have you ever recorded your voice and asked yourself why it sounds so terrible? You are not alone. In today's episode I reveal my personal story, why we hate the sound of our own voice, and what you can do starting today. ============================== 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com &nbs...

49: My top 3 beginner singer MISTAKES 08.04.2021

If there's one thing I want to do for you as a voice teacher. It is to save you time from making unnecessary mistakes. Personally, I've made many - so for today I want to share my top 3 mistakes that you might be making as a beginner singer. Check it out! 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com &...

48: The Power of the EE vowel 01.04.2021

For a lot of guys, especially those getting stuck in the middle to upper part of their range. Choosing to vocalise with an EE vowel can help you discover some really cool things about your voice. Especially if you want to free up your range. Here's a little behind the scenes of a lesson with Emory who was getting stuck around his vocal break. 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimp...

47: Singing a D5 (as a guy...) 25.03.2021

Singing to a male high C is a tough feat! However, there are plenty of songs that require us to get even higher. Here's a link behind the scenes of a lesson with Alan who was getting stuck and having to switch to his falsetto for the higher notes. ==================== 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singin...

46: When should you not warm up? 18.03.2021

Warm-up exercises should have one purpose. They should get you ready to sing. However sometimes whether it be from Youtube, we start to accumulate a bunch of exercises that not only don't help up get ready to sing but make us fatigued. In this case - you might as well not warm up! =============== 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voic...

45: Cracking as you sing higher? (How to get rid of them) 11.03.2021

Voice crack, flips, losing control. One of our biggest fears as singers is cracking on the climax notes. If this is you, please check out today's session where I guide Colby on managing his voice right around the male break area. This is a tricky area but definitely an area you get can better at. 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voic...

44: The ONE minute daily practice 04.03.2021

Here's a little challenge for you all who are struggling to practice consistently. I call it the ONE MINUTE daily practice. Check out the episode to see how it works. 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com   🌍 Contact Me:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwithivan/ EMAIL: singingsimp...

43: How to make your mix voice more reliable 25.02.2021

Have you found your mixed voice? but still, struggle with using it reliably in a song. Here's an idea for you to play with for today to help you start building consistency in your upper range.  🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singingsimply.com 🌍 Contact Me:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/singwit...

42: How to build more range | Q&A 18.02.2021

How do you sing higher? Whether it be cracking OR straining, most of us tends to have trouble with hitting some of the higher notes. And this is a fairly common question that I receive from you all. So for today I wanted to do a bit of a Q&A and answer it for you PLUS give a tip that can help you start stretching your range up. ============================== 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: htt...

41: How To Find Your Mix Voice 11.02.2021

The elusive mix is notoriously one of the harder coordination/sensations to find. If you've been trying to search for your mix and haven't been able to find it. Here's a trick that can help you move up and down your range seamlessly without flipping or shouting Book a lesson with me OR get my course. ============================ 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses...

40: How a higher tongue can help you sing higher 04.02.2021

"Keep your tongue flat so you can create space in your mouth". This is by far one of the most common pieces of advice given to students. However today, I'd like to show you another way that can hopefully make your singing easier! Book a lesson with me OR get my course 🌍 Step By Step Singing Course: https://www.singingsimply.com/courses/singing-fundamentals 🌍 For Voice Lessons: https://www.singin...

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