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Sing like Isabela

Learn vocal warm-ups, breathing techniques, and simple melody practice to sing a short song in Isabela’s style, then record and review your performance.

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Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz - What Else Can I Do? (From "Encanto")

What you need

Water bottle, small towel, mirror, printed lyrics or lyric sheet, instrumental backing track of the short song, adult supervision required

Step 1

Arrange your space so you can stand comfortably and put your water towel mirror and lyrics within reach.

Step 2

Shake your arms and roll your shoulders for 30 seconds to loosen your body.

Step 3

Put one hand on your belly and take five deep belly breaths inhaling for four counts and exhaling for four counts.

Step 4

Do five lip trills sliding from a low comfortable note up to a high note and back to warm your voice.

Step 5

Hum a steady comfortable note for five counts then relax and repeat this three times.

Step 6

Sing the first line of the song slowly on one pitch three times to find the melody.

Step 7

Sing the first line again with the melody and take a breath before the line; repeat the line two times focusing on clear words.

Step 8

Play the backing track and sing the full short song once at a comfortable volume focusing on gentle expression like Isabela.

Step 9

Record one full take of your song performance using a recording option you have available.

Step 10

Listen to your recording and pick two things to improve and one thing you did well.

Step 11

Upload your favorite recording to DIY.org and write one sentence about what you practiced.

Help!?

What can we use if we don't have a mirror or backing track listed in the setup?

Use your phone's front camera as a mirror and play a free piano or metronome app (or a simple clapped beat) as the backing track while following the lyrics.

If my child runs out of breath or sounds shaky during the full song, what should we try?

Return to 'Put one hand on your belly and take five deep belly breaths' and practice inhaling/exhaling for four counts and 'take a breath before the line' so they can build steady breath control before singing the full track.

How can we adapt the routine for younger or older children?

For preschoolers shorten the arm shakes and shoulder rolls to 15 seconds, reduce lip trills to three slides and sing one-line repetitions with parent help, while older kids can add longer warm-ups, extra lip trills, and record multiple takes for refinement.

How can we enhance or personalize the Sing like Isabela activity after completing the upload?

To extend the activity, add gentle choreography during the backing track, experiment with a harmony on the melody after practicing the first line, or create a custom backing track and re-record improved takes to upload to DIY.org with a new practice sentence.

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Encanto - What Else Can I Do? Song Clip (2021) Disney

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Facts about vocal training for kids

🎶 Singers often spend 10–30 minutes warming up; even short warm-ups make your voice more flexible and safer.

🫁 Diaphragmatic (belly) breathing gives you steadier air support so you can hold phrases longer without strain.

🎧 Recording yourself and reviewing the take is one of the fastest ways to hear what to improve and build confidence.

🌸 Isabela Madrigal is a character from Disney's Encanto known for making plants grow and singing in the movie's soundtrack.

🧠 Singing lights up many parts of the brain — it can boost mood, memory, and coordination all at once.

How do I teach my child to 'Sing like Isabela' step by step?

Start with 5–10 minutes of vocal warm-ups: lip trills, hums, and sirens to loosen the voice. Practice breathing exercises—deep belly breaths, slow exhales with "sss"—to support tone. Teach a short melody one phrase at a time, slow then at tempo, focusing on clear diction and playful phrasing like Isabela. Record in a quiet room, listen together, celebrate strengths, and pick one small improvement for next time.

What materials and equipment do I need to sing like Isabela at home?

You'll need a quiet space, a device to record (smartphone or tablet) with a recording app, and water for hydration. Optional helpful items: a simple keyboard or piano app, printed lyric sheet, mirror for watching posture and facial expression, and a metronome or tempo app. Comfortable clothing and a towel for spills. No expensive equipment required—basic household items are enough to practice, record, and review performances.

What ages is the 'Sing like Isabela' activity suitable for?

Suitable for children roughly ages 4–12, with adaptations. Preschoolers (4–6) can join short warm-ups and simple melodies with adult guidance; school-age kids (7–12) can practice breathing techniques, longer phrases, and record independently. Teenagers can explore more advanced expression and vocal control. Always supervise young children during recording, keep sessions short (10–20 minutes) to match attention spans, and adjust difficulty to the child's comfort and vocal development.

What are the benefits and safety tips for the 'Sing like Isabela' sing-along?

Benefits include improved breathing control, listening skills, memory, confidence, and creative expression. Singing with warm-ups builds healthy vocal habits. Safety tips: always warm up, keep sessions short, and encourage relaxed throat and diaphragm breathing—never force high notes or sing if throat hurts. Provide water, supervise young children when recording, and avoid shouting. If persistent hoarseness or pain occurs, consult a pediatrician or voice specialist for guidance.

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Sing like Isabela

Learn vocal warm-ups, breathing techniques, and simple melody practice to sing a short song in Isabela’s style, then record and review your performance.

Table of contents

Step-by-step guide to Sing like Isabela

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Here at SafeTube, we're on a mission to create a safer and more delightful internet. 😊

Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz - What Else Can I Do? (From "Encanto")

What you need

Water bottle, small towel, mirror, printed lyrics or lyric sheet, instrumental backing track of the short song, adult supervision required

Step 1

Arrange your space so you can stand comfortably and put your water towel mirror and lyrics within reach.

Step 2

Shake your arms and roll your shoulders for 30 seconds to loosen your body.

Step 3

Put one hand on your belly and take five deep belly breaths inhaling for four counts and exhaling for four counts.

Step 4

Do five lip trills sliding from a low comfortable note up to a high note and back to warm your voice.

Step 5

Hum a steady comfortable note for five counts then relax and repeat this three times.

Step 6

Sing the first line of the song slowly on one pitch three times to find the melody.

Step 7

Sing the first line again with the melody and take a breath before the line; repeat the line two times focusing on clear words.

Step 8

Play the backing track and sing the full short song once at a comfortable volume focusing on gentle expression like Isabela.

Step 9

Record one full take of your song performance using a recording option you have available.

Step 10

Listen to your recording and pick two things to improve and one thing you did well.

Step 11

Upload your favorite recording to DIY.org and write one sentence about what you practiced.

Help!?

What can we use if we don't have a mirror or backing track listed in the setup?

Use your phone's front camera as a mirror and play a free piano or metronome app (or a simple clapped beat) as the backing track while following the lyrics.

If my child runs out of breath or sounds shaky during the full song, what should we try?

How can we adapt the routine for younger or older children?

How can we enhance or personalize the Sing like Isabela activity after completing the upload?

Watch videos on how to Sing like Isabela

0:00/0:00

Here at SafeTube, we're on a mission to create a safer and more delightful internet. 😊

Encanto - What Else Can I Do? Song Clip (2021) Disney

4 Videos

Facts about vocal training for kids

🎶 Singers often spend 10–30 minutes warming up; even short warm-ups make your voice more flexible and safer.

🫁 Diaphragmatic (belly) breathing gives you steadier air support so you can hold phrases longer without strain.

🎧 Recording yourself and reviewing the take is one of the fastest ways to hear what to improve and build confidence.

🌸 Isabela Madrigal is a character from Disney's Encanto known for making plants grow and singing in the movie's soundtrack.

🧠 Singing lights up many parts of the brain — it can boost mood, memory, and coordination all at once.