What does it take to maintain one of the greatest voices in music history? In this rare 2013 interview, Celine Dion pulls back the curtain on her vocal routine; proving even superstars need to do their “boring” homework. Watch as she transforms from giggling interviewee to focused vocal athlete in seconds, showing Larry King the unglamorous exercises that keep her voice Olympic-ready.
Celine demonstrates three key techniques: lip trills (“brrr”), nasal hums (“mmm”), and controlled exhales (“fffu”). Notice how she switches from playful to professional mid-demonstration; her posture straightens, jaw relaxes, and diaphragm engages. “It’s not artistically beautiful,” she admits, but these 15-minute daily routines have preserved her voice through 30+ years of belting power ballads.
Celine Dion Shows Larry King Her Vocal Warm-Ups (Full Clip)
Professional singers flooded the comments with respect; fans praised her discipline (“Every singer should have a coach!”), while others noted her rarity as “the only old pro who still trains.” Even non-singers were mesmerizedl one even wrote: “When Celine does vocal exercises, it still sounds beautiful.” The clip has been used in vocal pedagogy for years.
This technical mastery shines in her live performances. For the stunning contrast between warm-up and performance, watch her Live rendition of Love Can Move Mountains where those careful “mmm” exercises explode into a vocal earthquake.
Celine Dion – Love Can Move Mountains (Live)
The live performance showcases what those warm-ups enable: 4 minutes of non-stop vocal acrobatics. Watch her support the high B♭ at 2:45; that rock-solid tone comes from the same diaphragm control she demonstrated to Larry King. The standing ovation wasn’t just for the notes, but for the years of “boring” work behind them.
Young singers now dissect Celine’s techniques on TikTok (#CelineWarmUpChallenge), while her Instagram shares behind-the-scenes studio moments. As one fan suggested 10 years ago ;audience still beg for official warm-up tutorials; proving that for aspiring vocalists, Celine’s “boring” routines are more exciting than any hit song.