Introduction

Learning how to improve your karaoke singing skills is not too difficult if you follow some basic tips. This will involve commitment on your part because as the saying goes ‘practice makes perfect’!!

After all karaoke is a skill and the more practice you are prepared to put in, the better singer you will become. If you have a karaoke machine at home you can use that to practice with or record yourself on your phone and play it back to see the areas that need improvement.

Whether it is your tone, pitch, posture etc. you can soon make adjustments to ensure that you are ready to perform when it’s your time to step into the spotlight.

However, if you are one of the unlucky people who are totally tone deaf but are still wondering how to improve your karaoke singing skills, you might as well accept that sadly singing to an audience is not for you.

That’s not to say that you can’t continue singing your heart out in the shower or to family and friends who are willing to listen!

Karaoke Kooks Tips & Advice

Firstly choose a song that you know well, one that falls within your vocal range and learn the lyrics off by heart. This will make it easier for you when you perform if you don’t have to keep watching the screen to read the words. You will then be able to move around freely on stage and show off your vocal talent..

Try to choose an upbeat song, one that your karaoke audience will enjoy and be happy to sing along to. This will ensure that the karaoke experience is enjoyable for everyone.. 

“Let’s Twist Again” by Chubby Checker is a good safe choice to get everybody up on their feet, or for female vocals, choose an ABBA, or Madonna classic. Guys can select ‘My Way’ by Frank Sinatra or ‘500 Miles’ by the Proclaimers. These songs always go down well with karaoke crowds. 

It is important to think about the words when you are singing. Put plenty of emotion into the song when needed and mean what you say. If you look at ‘Adele’ one of the greatest artists in the world today, she never fails to reach deep inside when she performs and the emotion she displays is palpable.

As you gain in confidence you can choose more challenging songs to show off your vocal range and emotional connection to the full.

Try to avoid songs that should by now have been removed from everybody’s karaoke playlist e.g.

• Living on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
• Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
• My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion

These songs have already been ‘sung to the death’ at karaoke and fail to drum up any excitement or enthusiasm with karaoke crowds anymore.. 

If you prefer to sing a slow song, then that’s ok if you are confident with your vocals. Generally, unless you produce a first class performance I doubt anyone will give you a second look. 

A bit harsh, but that’s karaoke for you!

There is no point in stressing over how to improve your karaoke singing skills. At the end of the day you are there to have fun and enjoy yourself. You are not there to impress anyone! Although getting the crowd on your side by choosing a great song is guaranteed to rock the room.. So, remember above all else, song choice is key to being a winner or a loser at karaoke.

If you know anything about singing at all you will already know that it is ultra important to take care of your voice before any performance.

Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, or you can use a humidifier if you prefer. If you are having a meal before you are going to on stage to sing then eat foods with a high water content such as Salads and Fruits. Avoid Alcohol and Caffeine as these will dry out your vocal chords.

How To Improve Your Karaoke Singing Skills – Mic Technique

When you have found your ‘go to’ song and rehearsed it over and over until you are confident that you are going to smash it at your next performance, it’s time to learn about mic technique.

You should hold the microphone at a distance of 10-20cm away from your mouth. When you sing higher or more powerful notes hold the mic at a distance of up to 20 cm. Even when moving around on stage you need to maintain the same distance.

One of the most common mistakes singers make is holding the mic too close or too far from the mouth. Vocals will sound muffled, distorted, too distant or  may even have no sound at all. This is the last thing you want to happen when it’s your turn to perform at karaoke.

It goes without saying that Microphone placement is critically important to acoustic quality during live performances and recordings.  

With plenty of practice and following Karaoke Kooks tips on how to improve your karaoke singing skills you will be ready to put on a ‘knockout performance’ next time you grab the mic to perform.

It’s showtime, and with mic in hand you have chosen a great song that you are confident to sing and one that is guaranteed to get the crowd on your side.

You should now have a better insight into how to improve your karaoke singing skills and can give a show stopping performance that will raise the roof!!

Remember, the more involved a karaoke crowd can be, the more they will appreciate and applaud your efforts. This is exactly what every singer wants when they perform at karaoke.

“The only thing better than singing is more singing”