Bel Canto/Classical Training

Bel Canto, which translates from Italian to "beautiful singing," is a classical vocal technique that dominated Italian opera in the 18th and 19th centuries. At its core, the technique focuses on achieving vocal freedom, seamless pitch transitions (legato), and a rich, resonant tone without forcing or straining the physical throat muscles. For a layman, Bel Canto can be understood as treating the human body like a natural wind instrument—balancing the physics of air with the acoustics of your mouth and throat.