When it comes to any kind of singing, proper posture is essential. As a general rule, proper posture will consist of your feet spread out about shoulder length, with one foot slightly in front of the other. Bend your knees slightly. Keep your head level, and let your arms hang loosely by your thighs. These posture techniques will not only help you breathe better while singing, but will also help to put an audience at ease because it will make you look and feel more relaxed.
Once you have the proper posture in place, it is extremely important to work on your breathing. According to Sing Wise, a resource for singers created by Bel Canto vocal technique instructor Karyn O'Connor, the way you breathe when you perform has a drastic effect on how your overall singing will sound. O'Connor suggests that breathing from your diaphragm is the correct breathing technique. To effectively incorporate diaphragm breathing into your singing, start by breathing in deeply while allowing your belly to expand, then contract your abdominal muscles while singing.
According to musical, acting and dance instructor Joy Gardner, the "Belt Technique," a technique in which the vocal folds are held together for a long period of time while singing, will help your singing sound more clear and clean. Start by singing a long note in your full voice while holding your vocals in place without taking a breath. Make sure however, to practice the proper breathing technique prior to utilizing the belting technique. Squeeze your abdominal muscles while "belting."
As a pop music singer, you need to be able to feel the beat and rhythm of the song. According to the Guardian and Observer's Music 2011, a proper singing technique to help pop singers feel the music is practicing a "speech technique." Start out by saying "uh oh" out loud, and notice how you say the phrase before before breathing. Say "ho ho" next, and notice how you must breathe first before saying the phrase. This particular speech technique is known as "glottal onset," an extremely important factor in pop music, as it helps the singer to communicate through pop singing.