In the music industry today, everything, and I mean EVERYTHING is subject to change. So what does that mean for the music makers (artists, session singers, musicians, arrangers, producers, songwriters, studios and studio engineers, etc.)? Music will continue to be made. Where, how and with whom will change, but people’s listening ears will always want… Read More » about Music Makers in the Changing Music Business
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When your music backup is… not
Producer/Engineer Ronny Light doing the other creative thing he loves From Judy: I don’t know about you, folks, but my voice and my music (not to mention press photos, videos, schedule, so much more) are located in files on my computer that I don’t want to lose. (Understatement!) So face it; all of us singers… Read More » about When your music backup is… not
What To Eat Before You Sing
NOTE: The audio player should appear below, if not, please click on the title of this post and go online to hear. Available also on iTunes , Google Play, TuneIn Radio, Android apps What you eat before you sing can make all the difference to your performance. It can be confusing to know that many people can eat chips,… Read More » about What To Eat Before You Sing
The Hands Of A Vocalist
The hands of a singer (or a speaker) make an interesting study for me. Personally, if you were to make me freeze my hands in place, I don’t think I could sing- or talk! Years ago, a studio engineer in Memphis told me to stand perfectly still at the mic. This guy was NOT a… Read More » about The Hands Of A Vocalist
Warning About Mechanicals!
Dear friends who record and release music… I’d like to help protect your interests by sharing the following cautionary tale: I got a frantic message from an indie artist this week. She had a very upsetting note from one of my cowriters, saying to have her attorney contact her. He had been surfing the web,… Read More » about Warning About Mechanicals!
Cold Weather Tips For Voices
Tiz the season to be freezin! And yet… our voices still need to do their jobs. Here are some things you can do to keep your voice happy: 1. Warm up! And I’m not just talking sweaters and coats… don’t neglect warming up your voice, just like you would your muscles for any other physical… Read More » about Cold Weather Tips For Voices
Vocal Warmups: A Simple Guide
Vocal exercises should serve definite purposes. They are not something that you just mindlessly do… that can hurt your voice instead of help it! Know the object of any vocal exercise you do. Here’s a simple guide to help you: Vocal exercises should: Warm up and connect you to your vocal resonators Work out your… Read More » about Vocal Warmups: A Simple Guide
Singers With Breathing or Rhythm Issues: Dance!
First of all, Happy Thanksgiving to all my subscribers… you are the reason this blog goes on, and I am truly thankful for your readership and your participation. I have a quick but powerful suggestion for you today: If you want- more breath support and control for singing… help with feeling rhythm… …try dancing! Why?… Read More » about Singers With Breathing or Rhythm Issues: Dance!
How To Increase Your Vocal Range Without Strain
Alicia Yantz, photo by Peter Rodman If you are wanting to increase your usable vocal range without straining your voice, here’s the best way: Strengthen your middle or mixed voice! This is also known as bridging or covering, mixing your registers without a vocal break so that you seem to have one connected register rather… Read More » about How To Increase Your Vocal Range Without Strain
Why is Gladys Knight So Good?
photo courtesy of Ron Oates I just got back from singing background vocals for the Jim Wilkes Show at the House Of Blues in Las Vegas. Our performance went very well…Jim truly rocked the house…and the all star band from Nashville (with horns!) was fabulous. We then had the extreme pleasure of watching our headliner…one… Read More » about Why is Gladys Knight So Good?