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
Rehearsal Practice
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 a Piano Can Teach a Voice
It is common sense that rehearsal and practice are absolutely necessary if we want our vocal performances to have impact. However, good vocal practice skills – just like academic study skills – are vital. I recently met a great blogger who is a brilliant piano player and I asked if she had any practice tips… Read More » about What a Piano Can Teach a Voice
Should You Play Your Instrument In The Trouble Spot?
So. You are having trouble singing and playing a particular part of a song at the same time. Many times this is caused by the particular rhythm pattern you need to play being different from the rhythm pattern you need to sing. When you perform insecure about getting both right, both your playing and your… Read More » about Should You Play Your Instrument In The Trouble Spot?
17 Performance Tips I Learned The Hard Way
There is no substitute for experience. I’ve done every one of these things wrong… that’s how I know what to tell YOU about giving a great performance… Sing full voice when rehearsing/preparing for a gig, don’t just do vocal exercises. You have to have not just correct form, but also sheer vocal stamina to perform… Read More » about 17 Performance Tips I Learned The Hard Way
The Dance of The Melody: Secret To Memorizing Vocal Technique
When we singers change our modus operande of singing to give us more ability, there’s a bit of a paradox involved. It takes a great deal of thought and conscious focusing to learn new breath, open throat and communication. We are after all, resetting our defaults as to how our voice operates. BUT… we can’t… Read More » about The Dance of The Melody: Secret To Memorizing Vocal Technique
Learning To Sing From Scratch: A Strategy to Fast-Forward A Beginner
There is an interesting fast forward strategy you can take as a new vocalist, which mimics the way people learn to use their voices as children. 1. First, choose the vocal style you want to sing (rock, pop, country, alternative, etc.) based on particular songs you like. Then choose an easy song in that genre…. Read More » about Learning To Sing From Scratch: A Strategy to Fast-Forward A Beginner
Improving Vocal Ability: How Long Does It Take To Get Results?
In a recent forum subject on The Modern Vocalist website, a question was posed about how long a singer can expect to take lessons and practice in order to gain significant vocal improvement. I suggested the following thoughts: How many lessons you must take before your voice improves? You should notice definite improvement after ONE… Read More » about Improving Vocal Ability: How Long Does It Take To Get Results?
Singers: Bored With Your Song? How To Make It Fresh
Songs you sing over and over again can get boring. One of the best wishes I can give an artist is: I hope that song is such a hit you get sick of singing it, haha! Actually, this can be a problem. I got an email from a rock artist about this very thing… in… Read More » about Singers: Bored With Your Song? How To Make It Fresh
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?