To all who find this old post… Please go my UPDATED BLOGPOST with revised gift suggestions. That post is tweaked every year so all the links work and the list stays current. You should find some unique ideas for your musical friends and family there! Happy Holidays, with love – Judy
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How My Damaged Voice Came Back
I know about vocal damage. I have researched and consulted with voice specialists and doctors about it. And years ago I came close to losing my own voice — permanently. Here’s my story of recovery. Listen and Subscribe… At a previous post on this blog with tips about recovering from laryngitis, I get many fearful… Read More » about How My Damaged Voice Came Back
Why ‘American Idol’ Voice Falls Short
I’ve been asked several times this week by singers if I thought they should enter auditions for one of the national talent competitions like American Idol. It is a common question for all contemporary commercial vocal coaches, and one you may be asking, too. Some Things to Consider: They aren’t necessarily looking for the ‘best… Read More » about Why ‘American Idol’ Voice Falls Short
Common Mistakes Producers/Engineers Make That Sabotage Singers
Emil Bishaw set up in the vocal booth A producer or audio engineer who produces vocals can make or break a singer’s performance. Anything that affects the following areas will affect the studio singer’s vocal ability: The Breath The Throat The Ear The Zone The Vocal Cords Here are some common mistakes I see production… Read More » about Common Mistakes Producers/Engineers Make That Sabotage Singers
Singing Multiple Sets? Beware What You Do Between Shows!
photo by Pete Rodman If you have multiple long sets to perform, be careful to take care of your voice between sets! Here are some tips to keep vocal cords from swelling during your break. OH… and these tips work for you background vocalists and studio singers, too… anytime you need to sing for hours… Read More » about Singing Multiple Sets? Beware What You Do Between Shows!
Three Ways to Expand Your Vocal Range Safely and Practically –
How high, how low can you sing? How do you expand your vocal range without vocal strain? What do we even MEAN by ‘vocal range’? This revised post, now on video, will give you some real answers. Listen and Subscribe… There are many vital reasons for singers to work on increasing vocal range. One… Read More » about Three Ways to Expand Your Vocal Range Safely and Practically –
Busy Voices: Quick Tabata Exercise for Physical Stamina
Tabata timer stays readily accessable bookmarked in my internet favorites Your voice needs not only vocal strength and stamina, it needs the rest of your body to be in shape, too. But we are SO BUSY… it’s so easy to neglect or put off physical exercise due to time constraints. I’ve used the excuse a… Read More » about Busy Voices: Quick Tabata Exercise for Physical Stamina
Can You Record Vocals Using Studio Speakers Instead of Headphones?
I got an email from Matthew Alexander, who purchased my “Singing In The Studio” course. He gave me some great feedback on the training (thank you, Matthew!). And he asked a question about using monitor speakers instead of headphones when recording vocals. Here is his review, and his question: Hi Judy — I wanted you… Read More » about Can You Record Vocals Using Studio Speakers Instead of Headphones?
Avoid Vocal Cord Injuries… Touch Base with your Vocal Coach Between Tours!
… surgical lamps are probably not the kind of ‘lights’ you’d like to be under… Sadly I’ve noticed a growing number of vocal cautionary tales. Stories seem to be abounding of recording artists who’ve sustained serious vocal injury from singing with bad technique onstage. Here is a short list of artists who recently had… Read More » about Avoid Vocal Cord Injuries… Touch Base with your Vocal Coach Between Tours!
11 Ways to Sabotage Studio Vocals
Look scary? It can be… or not! Whether you are a seasoned recording session singer or new to the studio, you need to know how to defeat the following sneaky saboteurs to your vocal success. This is, of course, if your aim is to create vocal magic and not settle for mediocrity. 1. Don’t… Read More » about 11 Ways to Sabotage Studio Vocals