This is the 2nd in a series of blogposts I’ve created on Stage Fright. Here are links to the other two: 1. Stage Fright – What Is It? 3. Stage Fright – Extreme Conditions One huge and most usual form of stage fright comes from stinking thinking. The good news is, we can change that…. Read More » about Stage Fright – Changing stinking thinking
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Stage Fright – What is it?
I get a lot of people needing help with stage fright. So here is the first of my series of posts on the subject. Here are links for the following ones: 2. Stage Fright – Changing Stinking Thinking 3. Stage Fright – Extreme Conditions First, let’s define the problem. What is stage fright? Wikipedia says it’s… Read More » about Stage Fright – What is it?
Karaoke singing lands a career
Who knew karaoke singing could land you an artist career? I got an email from my old friend, veteran music reporter Steve Zimmerman. What he told me makes me want to say… don’t underestimate karaoke singing! In Steve’s words: I am going to be interviewing Tommy DeCarlo the new lead singer for the rock band… Read More » about Karaoke singing lands a career
Head voice… how it affects contemporary singing
Earlier in my career, before I knew what I know now, I used to do a little trick to find out if I was going to be in good voice for the day. As soon as I woke up, before I even opened my eyes, I would make a few little sounds climbing up into… Read More » about Head voice… how it affects contemporary singing
Co-writing: How you figure percentages
One of the most important things I learned about co-writing was when NOT to say anything! Silence is so important to the process of allowing thoughts to form. However, too many times a novice songwriter thinks they need to be sure and throw in everything that goes through their minds so they will “do their… Read More » about Co-writing: How you figure percentages
Tips to better breathing for the voice
Can’t seem to get enough breath for singing or speaking? Run out of breath too soon to complete your phrases? Here are some tips from my Power, Path & Performance vocal training: Change your posture! Sing or speak at the wall with your head and heel against the wall. Because your ribcage is wider at… Read More » about Tips to better breathing for the voice
Kim Rushing’s comment on correcting forward head posture
Thanks to Kim Rushing for the following comment: “I can’t find the comment link so here is my comment [on my recent blogpost]… Great info! Many of us have “forward head posture”, especially those of us who do the following: work at a computer, read a lot, are future focused, play piano (i learned that… Read More » about Kim Rushing’s comment on correcting forward head posture
Getting the magic of live performance in the studio
There is a frustrating disconnect with many people who are great in live performance but can’t seem to get that same great vocal in the recording studio. Here are some tips to help you bring your live sound into your recorded sound: Create the ambiance you need to “do the scene” as you deliver the… Read More » about Getting the magic of live performance in the studio
What would I do as producer of your project?
I got a new request recently to explain what I do in my role as producer or vocal producer. If you are a new artist and are contemplating recording a project, the following may help you know what to expect, or what questions to ask of the producer you are working with or considering. As… Read More » about What would I do as producer of your project?
Ways to mend a pesky vocal break – part 3
OK, this will be Part 3 in this series of posts on vocal breaks. If you haven’t read them yet, check out Part 1 and Part 2. I’m going to wrap this subject up by letting you in on one of the core secrets of my teaching method. Before I developed the concepts of Power,… Read More » about Ways to mend a pesky vocal break – part 3