Singers who play guitar sometimes have breath issues. Most of the time, especially if the singer has been playing for a while, they typically sing better with the instrument than without. However, sometimes it’s the opposite. Singers are all so interestingly unique! I just got a great email inquiry about this: Andrea wrote… I had… Read More » about Singing And Playing Guitar… Breath Issues
Live Performance
Getting To Effortlessness in the Performing Arts
Dancer taking a load off at rehearsal for Swan Lake Tribute to Elaine Thomas, Nashville, Tn I went to a rehearsal for the Swan Lake Tribute to the 75th birthday of the amazing ballerina Elaine Thomas. The Dance Theater of Tennessee, where Elaine teaches now, hosts the event at Harpeth Hall Auditorium, Nashville. I… Read More » about Getting To Effortlessness in the Performing Arts
How You Know If Your Performance Works
Fred Knoblock performing at JAM Pro Round, pic by Thom King There’s lots of us critics critiquing artists’ performances these days. From American Idol and other talent show judges and audiences, choir directors, school teachers, industry insiders, family and friends, TV talking heads, radio DJ’s, bloggers, mag news reporters and other media mavens as… Read More » about How You Know If Your Performance Works
My Latest Performance Mistake
I did a recent performance for a SallyCat show benefit for The Dance Theatre of Tennessee. (I love these people so much… Sally and Cat are fantastic personally and professionally, and the new DTT is a magical company exploring, nurturing and performing the art of dance. I thank them for uploading the video they took!)… Read More » about My Latest Performance Mistake
When Drummers Sing
Got a great question from Phil Smith: Do you have any tricks to get me, a drummer, to make it easier to play and sing ,,and remember lyrics?? Here are some thoughts for you drummers that sing: 1. write the lyrics out a few times longhand… a great memory tool. 2. Make sure your mic… Read More » about When Drummers Sing
Last Minute Vocal Performance? How To Get Ready
I got a call yesterday to do fill in for a last minute vocal performance on a TV show (Nashville Late Night with Chris Golden). I’d had to travel out of town on the weekend and had given two vocal seminars yesterday… had been up since 5:30am. For me, usually all that would leave me… Read More » about Last Minute Vocal Performance? How To Get Ready
Performance Power Is In The Draw- Not The Push
We all want our performances to be powerful. But just what does that mean? It should mean that you powerfully connect with — and emotionally impact — the heart of your audience. And we do it best when we employ the power of the vocal magnet, not the blowhard! Top mistakes which sabotage your performance… Read More » about Performance Power Is In The Draw- Not The Push
My Performance Preparation Routine
I have a gig this weekend… Just 4 song, but I want every performance to be full of magic musical moments where my audience is carted away to where each songs take place. I must do more performance preparation than when I used to perform regularly.. and I thought you might it helpful. A few… Read More » about My Performance Preparation Routine
Two Ways to Rehearse for Best Vocal Performance
Rehearsal for vocal performance can accomplish little- or can prepare you for the vocal event you want to have next time your voice hits the stage. Here are the two ways you need to practice… Technically: learning the melody, lyrics, rhythms and structure of the song while practicing with perfect form; working out trouble spots… Read More » about Two Ways to Rehearse for Best Vocal Performance
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