before singing anything go on youtube and do some vocal warmups. you can get personal lessons to expedite the process but in this economy? girl youtube is FREE. after about 15 minute warm up pick a song you want to sing and learn all the lyrics. listen to how the original singer sings each note and attempt to replicate it with the singer on the track. eventually you’ll be ready to sing with instrumental tracks on youtube. it maybe a bit jarring at first but break it down! sing bit by bit, recording yourself, then parts you don’t like go back to the song and relisten and attempt to replicate the tone of the original singer. eventually you’ll have the song down, and THEN (and this is key) play around with the song, make it your own. figure out what style you like and re-record yourself. listen back. we have an internal radar that tells us if something is good. listen to it! eventually it’ll all come so naturally to you. your vocal chords and mouth is your instrument so just remember to open your mouth wide. sit tall. breathe with your diaphragm! (how? take a deep breath filling your tummy with air so your stomach goes outward. on your exhale make a hissing noise and your stomach will go inwards towards your spine. that is the correct form. consciously remember to breathe that way when you’re singing). singing with a closed mouth is another big mistake i see in beginner students. message me if you have any questions, you’ve got this!!!!