Energy in singing is equal to energy of air spinning through the vocal resonators and a too relaxed singer can easily misunderstand this very important aspect of vocal technique.
Category: Other Instruments
Singers: Top 5 Techniques to Belting, Without Destroying Your Vocal Chords
Singers often wonder how they can improve their voice and broaden their skillset. Learning a new technique takes time and patience, and can often be difficult to master. One of the techniques that I personally have found most difficult to learn is belting. Every time I watch a singing competition I think, “my goodness, how […]
The Three Day Rule: Performance Prep for Singers
Have you ever wondered what it takes to have the best vocal performance of your life? There are many factors to consider when you have a big gig coming up. You want to focus on what you eat, what you drink, and how much you sleep. In her article, “The Three Day Rule: Performance Prep […]
The 10 Pillars of Vocal Health & Wellness
Vocal health is just as important as physical health. Whether you are a vocalist of 30+ years or someone who is new to the game, it is crucial to take care of your voice and vocal chords.
Karaoke: The Fun Way to Relieve Stress
Japanese and Koreans work long hours. They get very little time off, including weekends. Their lives are stressful and they need a good way to fight that stress. That’s where karaoke comes in.
The Importantance of Adding Your Own Style on Songs
Tip number 7 in the Top 10 Tips to Better Performing is all about adding your own style to a previously existing song. It isn’t unheard of to borrow songs for your set, but it’s important you put a little personal twist on it to make it your own.
Pickin’ and Grinnin’
Bluegrass traces its roots to British folk music and African American gospel and blues…
Guide to Harmonicas
The number of harmonica styles, brands, and variations can be daunting for a beginner. This guide to harmonicas can help you find the right harmonica.
How to Develop Relative Pitch
A well-developed sense of relative pitch allows you to hear and recognize relationships between notes (intervals), even if you don’t know the note names.
A Simple Guide to Transposing
In reality, transposition isn’t all that hard to grasp. Put simply, a transposing instrument is one whose musical notes are written at a pitch different from actual concert pitch.