Relax Your Tongue
By Jeannie Deva Does your tongue tense as you sing? Does the back of it pull up as you go for a higher note? Does it push down into your throat? (That [...]
Vocal Nodes and Polyps – Overuse or Misuse?
Q: If a singer develops nodules or polyps on their vocal cords from overuse, what is the likelihood of recovery and continued success as a vocalist?" Nola A: To begin with, nodules (nodes) and polyps [...]
Should You Sing with Cold or Flu
Respiratory Infection During the holiday season when colds and flues seem more prevalent, a common query to me was whether or not you should sing when you’re ill. With advent of Covid [...]
Learning a Song – Learn the Melody
There’s a secret reason and wonderful result achieved when you practice the melody separately from the lyrics. Some years ago, while I was helping an experienced singer learn a song for her [...]
Learning a Song – Finding the Right Key
By Jeannie Deva At each point in your ever-developing career, it’s essential to always put forth your best presentation. This includes knowing how to choose a song key that enables you to [...]
Expand Range – Relax Your Tongue
Sing Easier - Relax Your Tongue By Jeannie Deva Does your tongue tense as you sing? Does the back of it pull up or push down as you use more range? When [...]
Reducing Vocal Strain by Jeannie Deva
Watch this five-minute video to learn a simple exercise that will increase your resonance and reduce vocal strain. Jeannie passed away in 2016 and she left a legacy of vocal wisdom that continues [...]
Vocal Recording Pre-Production
By Jeannie Deva Vocal recording is an art unto itself. During more than 26 years of experience as a recording studio vocal specialist, I have amassed lots of practical know-how that I [...]
Learning a Song Part Two
Here is Part Two of my Learning a Song article as it appeared in Music Connection Magazine. You'll find points 1-6 in "Learning a Song" P-1 in the Archives on this site. [...]
How to Learn a Song Fast and Easy—Part One
You might think the steps of learning a song obvious: learn the words; learn the melody. But there is actually more to it and ways to make it faster and easier. When [...]