Choosing the vocal style you should sing can be difficult if you are a new singer and have no idea what genre you should try. It’s also difficult if you’re a veteran singer who can sing just about any style you want, and are confused about what style is best for you. In this blogpost,… Read More » about Choose Your Vocal Genre Strategically! (Vocal Style for Your Goals)
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Chat With Ron Oates – Legendary Music Maker
What do Gladys Knight, Dolly, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Big Bird have in common? They have all benefitted from the musical genius of Ron Oates! Listen and Subscribe… Ron has more success in music than most music executives these days, with stories to match. Though as a veteran session pianist, it’s his fingers that… Read More » about Chat With Ron Oates – Legendary Music Maker
Interview With Gena Thurston – PT For Voice
Other than an anesthesiologist wielding an endotracheal tube,I’ve never let anyone touch my throat, inside OR out, until I met my guesttoday. Listen in to my interview with vocal tension’s worst foe: physicaltherapist Gena Thurston! Listen and Subscribe… Watch Video Things we talked about: Why a vocalist might want to work with a physical therapist… Read More » about Interview With Gena Thurston – PT For Voice
A Great Vocal Exercise For Smoothing Vocal Glitches
Today’s post is a vocal exercise demonstration I’m doing for you on both my Youtube channel and my podcast. And yes, it’s weird… Quite often I find it’s the weird vocal exercise that works the best. My colleague vocal coach Mark Thress shared this scale with me (thank you, Mark!) and I ‘morphed it’ beyond… Read More » about A Great Vocal Exercise For Smoothing Vocal Glitches
Barbara Kite Interview – Acting Technique for Voices
This episode begins with my guest Barbara Kite taking me through a quick centering exercise (you can join us). Then this veteran acting coach generously shares some trade secrets from the world of acting that can help speakers, singers and even songwriters. It’s a fascinating subject I’ve long been interested in, and I think you’ll… Read More » about Barbara Kite Interview – Acting Technique for Voices
Mat Kearney Interview – Making Pop Music Matter
My guest today wasn’t a musician or songwriter in high school – he was a soccer player! But in mid-college, he experienced a major paradigm shift in his life, stopped some pretty hard partying and started playing guitar. Unable to play cover songs well, he began to write his own. That was 1.6 million albums… Read More » about Mat Kearney Interview – Making Pop Music Matter
Raising and lowering the Larynx – should you?
How high or low should your larynx be when you sing? This question is steeped in controversy and misunderstanding. However, it’s also vitally important. Get it too wrong and you’ll have some big vocal problems! Let’s discuss… Listen and Subscribe… The Controversy Voice teachers don’t always agree on what’s best. If I understand it correctly… Read More » about Raising and lowering the Larynx – should you?
Douglas Smith Interview: Voltage Brothers to Mercy Club, Working Night Shift
Doug Smith, formerly of the Voltage Brothers and part of the Prince band, traded the limelight to be a flashlight in dark places. Listen in to this beautiful story… Listen and Subscribe… Things we talked about: More about Douglas A Smith Doug was born and raised in Rochester, NY. He traveled the world as a… Read More » about Douglas Smith Interview: Voltage Brothers to Mercy Club, Working Night Shift
An Artist’s Job – by Salem Jones
Salem Jones is one of the best female rock singers and songwriters on the planet. She is also my friend, and a few weeks ago she posted some really deep food for thought on her patreon page. I found it so relevant and relevant for the times right now that I asked her to share… Read More » about An Artist’s Job – by Salem Jones
Chat with Roger Ryan – Storied Producer of Music for the Soul
Roger Ryan’s incredible career stories light up the room – and they’re true!! He is an 8-time Grammy, Dove nominated, and Juno Award-winning producer with a ton of top-tier experience. Listen in as we talk about his amazing journey. Listen and Subscribe… Watch YouTube Video: More about Roger: In addition to all this, Roger has… Read More » about Chat with Roger Ryan – Storied Producer of Music for the Soul