This is the final post in this 3-part series. This one will be on creating the main music business asset that record labels look for… a large, obviously growing and potentially huge fan base. > Develop your fan base Do a video on one of your songs that best reflects your artistic definition. Put… Read More » about How To Get A Record Deal-3: Creating Fan Bases Record Labels Love
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How To Get A Record Deal-2: Steps To Attracting Record Label Interest
Today I want to offer you some steps towards gaining the attention of a legitimate record label. You must know something before you start – success in the commercial music business takes TIME. Every overnight success has taken years of dedication, creating, experiencing and networking to find a ‘lucky’ window of opportunity. Let us begin:… Read More » about How To Get A Record Deal-2: Steps To Attracting Record Label Interest
How To Get A Record Deal-1: What Record Labels Want
This is my first post in a three-part series I’m writing about “How To Get A Record Deal”. First of all, it is VERY hard to get a legitimate record label interested in signing you as recording artist. If someone promises you otherwise, RUN, do not walk, and slam the door behind you. With that… Read More » about How To Get A Record Deal-1: What Record Labels Want
Singing While Old: How Vintage Voices Can “Rock”
Singing is a lot of things … it is athletic, it is biological, it is psychological, it is spiritual, it is technical and above all, it is art. Because of all these things, the voice changes as we age. And because of these things, aging is a good news/bad news balance we can tip in… Read More » about Singing While Old: How Vintage Voices Can “Rock”
The Most Important Step To Vocal Improvement
one foot in front of the other… you’ll get there! Improving the voice is a multifaceted journey of exploration and surprise, filled with rabbit trails, pitfalls, toolsets, saboteurs, enablers, frustrations, u-turns, plateaus and sudden eureka moments. It is a journey of steps… and like a well-played video game, you want to take the ones that… Read More » about The Most Important Step To Vocal Improvement
Studio Headphones: Tips For Best Use
Here’s a video about recording with headphones half-off Recording vocals usually necessitates hearing something to sing to. In the very old days, singers recorded with speakers positioned in the vocal booth or studio room so as not to bleed monitor sound onto the vocal track. Well, maybe not SO old… Actually, I used this approach… Read More » about Studio Headphones: Tips For Best Use
How and When Should You Copyright A Song?
Your songwriting is a form of intellectual property, and as such, it falls to you to protect it from theft. There are different levels of protection you can use. There is the paper and electronic trail… dated lyric sheets, worktape recordings, emails to cowriters, etc. NOTE: The ‘poor man’s copyright’ (sending your song through certified… Read More » about How and When Should You Copyright A Song?
Singing Low Notes at a Recording Mic: The Ninja Technique
This will be short but powerful post with a professional tip I have learned to sing my lowest notes in the vocal booth. For the first time, I’m including a little impromptu video from my webcam to illustrate. Simply put your hand on your sternum over your heart and gently press. It should cause your… Read More » about Singing Low Notes at a Recording Mic: The Ninja Technique
3-Step Process To Singing In Tune: Listen, Mime, Sing!
A basic requirement of the singing voice is the ability to sing in tune. Otherwise you must be content to make a joyful noise! I have tried several things in my vocal coaching and have settled on a three step process that is amazingly effective, even with people with some ear damage or who… Read More » about 3-Step Process To Singing In Tune: Listen, Mime, Sing!
Is My Vocal Coach Wrong?
OK so it happens. Experts disagree. When it comes to vocal technique, how do you know if what you’ve been told is right? First, here are three reasons voice experts may tell you different things: There is more than one way to help you do deal with that vocal issue. There is more than one… Read More » about Is My Vocal Coach Wrong?