(Video) How to Make Up Your Own Melodies (& Sing for Fun!)
LET’S SING TOGETHER!
If you like singing with your favorite artists, but feel uncomfortable “soloing” by yourself,
this video’s for you!
Join me in a melody messaround & learn how to make up your own melodies.
There’s a reason we love watching people make things up on the spot — comedic improv, jam bands, jazz improvisation all have an undeniable magic about them.
Most people will say that ‘they’re just brave,’ or ‘they’ve got that talent.’ But the truth is — making things up on the spot can have a structure to it.
When I ask my voice students to 'make something up’ at an opportune time in the music, most of them look at me like I have four heads.
‘Me? Make something…up?!’ they’ll ask with wide eyes.
I started incorporating ‘melody messarounds’ as a fun way to practice this. Beginning with a very simple melody (as in…one note!), this step by step process alleviates the “what do I do?” question that often paralyzes the process.
Melody Messarounds are also great for:
Songwriting
Improvising
Ear training practice
Singing for 5 minutes (& feeling great afterward!)
For this video, you’ll need:
Less than 10 minutes for “creative time”
A comfortable space to sing
An open mind & willingness to try!