Singing onstage while being blinded by a spotlight can be disconcerting if you’re not used to it. I got a great question from a reader about it; with her permission I’ll post her question and my answer here: Hi, Judy, My gigs are mostly small, in dimly-lit rooms where I can make eye contact with… Read More » about Singing Into a Spotlight
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Vocal Rehearsing… Can You Over-Do It?
I got a great question from a rock artist I communicate with on The Modern Vocalist website: …I’m having a heck of a time getting the energy and motivation to work these 11 songs (for my upcoming recording project). I love them (if I do say so myself since I wrote them LOL); they’re good… Read More » about Vocal Rehearsing… Can You Over-Do It?
The Alexander Technique and Singing: by AT Practitioner Ethan Kind
Today I would like to introduce you to Ethan Kind. Ethan is an Alexander Technique practitioner who I met at an Indie Connect meeting here in Nashville. He wrote an article on singing and the Alexander Technique that blew me away, so I asked him if he would write a guest post about what he… Read More » about The Alexander Technique and Singing: by AT Practitioner Ethan Kind
Recording Producer: The Politics and The Money
This is a follow-up post about choosing a recording producer. We’ll also talk about costs. There is one more factor in your choice of producer – the POLITICAL factor. Questions you may wish to explore: Can this person get your project heard by the industry? Who does this person know and are they willing to… Read More » about Recording Producer: The Politics and The Money
April 16th Is World Voice Day!
This is a day when the international community of vocalists is celebrating… the voice! According to the official World Voice Day website: Every year on April 16, otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons and other voice health professionals worldwide join together to recognize World Voice Day. World Voice Day encourages men and women, young and old, to… Read More » about April 16th Is World Voice Day!
Recording Producer: How Do You Pick One?
Getting the right person at the helm of your recording project is essential to getting the biggest bang for your bucks and your artistic efforts. In this first post of a two-part series, I’d like to offer some factors to help you decide how to pick the recording producer for your next project. Like a… Read More » about Recording Producer: How Do You Pick One?
Vocal lessons In Reverse: Focus On The Buzz
At a certain point in vocal training, my students reach new plateaus in vocal improvement by starting at their voice’s end result first. I have them consciously focus on creating buzz! Buzz is not just a music promotion term, you see. It’s a synonym for vibration, and for the voice it is all important where… Read More » about Vocal lessons In Reverse: Focus On The Buzz
A Great Vocal: How Long Does It Take? How Bad Do You Want It?
I’ve been in the studio a lot lately and have become freshly aware that new people are frequently freaked at how much effort it takes to capture a truly great vocal performance.It’s harder for men to understand this, but it’s kind of like having a baby. The “labor” can be truly intense, but when that… Read More » about A Great Vocal: How Long Does It Take? How Bad Do You Want It?
Snowball – Another One Bites The Dust
Need your groove inspired? There is NO way to be in a bad mood watching this aviary groove-meister!!! Thanks… GO SNOWBALL!!
Booking Yourself Highlights from Vinny Ribas Speech
I was thrilled to hear veteran booking agent and musician Vinny Ribas speak about booking yourself for live performance gigs. It was filled with practical knowledge, applicable in today’s music market. Vinny is founder of “Indie Connect” and “Cartne” and truly cares about career success of independent artists and musicians. The good news is, success is… Read More » about Booking Yourself Highlights from Vinny Ribas Speech