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    What is the fastest way to memorize lyrics?
    Amy Chapman, MA
    Amy Chapman, MA
    Voice & Speech Coach
    Amy Chapman MA, CCC-SLP is a Vocal Therapist and Singing Voice Specialist. Amy is a licensed and board-certified speech & language pathologist who has dedicated her career to helping professionals improve and optimize their voice. Amy has lectured on voice optimization, speech, vocal health, and voice rehabilitation at universities across California, including UCLA, USC, Chapman University, Cal Poly Pomona, CSUF, CSULA. Amy is trained in Lee Silverman Voice Therapy, Estill, LMRVT, and is a part of the American Speech and Hearing Association.
    Amy Chapman, MA
    Voice & Speech Coach
    Expert Answer
    Practice reciting the lyrics at every opportunity. Driving in the car or taking a shower are perfect opportunities to practice the song.
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    Why is it so hard to memorize lyrics?
    Amy Chapman, MA
    Amy Chapman, MA
    Voice & Speech Coach
    Amy Chapman MA, CCC-SLP is a Vocal Therapist and Singing Voice Specialist. Amy is a licensed and board-certified speech & language pathologist who has dedicated her career to helping professionals improve and optimize their voice. Amy has lectured on voice optimization, speech, vocal health, and voice rehabilitation at universities across California, including UCLA, USC, Chapman University, Cal Poly Pomona, CSUF, CSULA. Amy is trained in Lee Silverman Voice Therapy, Estill, LMRVT, and is a part of the American Speech and Hearing Association.
    Amy Chapman, MA
    Voice & Speech Coach
    Expert Answer
    Everybody has their own tricks and methods when it comes to memorizing a song. If one method isn't working for you, try something else!
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    How can I make sure I have a monologue fully memorized?
    Amy Chapman, MA
    Amy Chapman, MA
    Voice & Speech Coach
    Amy Chapman MA, CCC-SLP is a Vocal Therapist and Singing Voice Specialist. Amy is a licensed and board-certified speech & language pathologist who has dedicated her career to helping professionals improve and optimize their voice. Amy has lectured on voice optimization, speech, vocal health, and voice rehabilitation at universities across California, including UCLA, USC, Chapman University, Cal Poly Pomona, CSUF, CSULA. Amy is trained in Lee Silverman Voice Therapy, Estill, LMRVT, and is a part of the American Speech and Hearing Association.
    Amy Chapman, MA
    Voice & Speech Coach
    Expert Answer
    One trick is to try performing the entire monologue as fast as you can. Run through it multiple times quickly and don't take any breaks. If you can perform the entire thing quickly without missing any words, it's a good sign that you've got it down.
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    Should I keep practicing if I already have a song memorized?
    Amy Chapman, MA
    Amy Chapman, MA
    Voice & Speech Coach
    Amy Chapman MA, CCC-SLP is a Vocal Therapist and Singing Voice Specialist. Amy is a licensed and board-certified speech & language pathologist who has dedicated her career to helping professionals improve and optimize their voice. Amy has lectured on voice optimization, speech, vocal health, and voice rehabilitation at universities across California, including UCLA, USC, Chapman University, Cal Poly Pomona, CSUF, CSULA. Amy is trained in Lee Silverman Voice Therapy, Estill, LMRVT, and is a part of the American Speech and Hearing Association.
    Amy Chapman, MA
    Voice & Speech Coach
    Expert Answer
    Yes, absolutely! Even if you have something memorized, your nerves may get the best of you when you get up to perform the song. Continuing to practice will really put the music and/or lyrics to memory so you don't slip up during a performance.
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    How can I get the most out of my practice sessions?
    Dalia Miguel
    Dalia Miguel
    Experienced Violin Instructor
    Dalia Miguel is a violinist and violin instructor based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is studying Music Education and Violin Performance at San Jose State University and has been playing violin for over 15 years. Dalia teaches students of all ages and performs with a variety of symphonies and orchestras in the Bay Area.
    Dalia Miguel
    Experienced Violin Instructor
    Expert Answer
    When practicing, some students just play through music. To make it count, practice the hardest parts of the music and play it slowly. Focus on something small that you’ve been working on.
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