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. [...]
Learning a Song 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 [...]
Three Kinds of Singing Vibrato
By Jeannie Deva There are three ways singers create vibrato. Let's start with what it means. The word vibrato is Italian for “vibrate” and it comes from the Latin “vibrātus”, past tense [...]
Vocal Resonance Remedy – Nose Buzz
The Latin root word for the word resonant means echo. For a singer, resonance means using the natural hollow spaces of your body - nose, sinus, throat and upper chest cavities - [...]
Surviving Long Performances
"The club's second act canceled - now I have to sing for three hours - how do I do that?" Be a P.E.P. – Prepared Expert Professional. A prepared singer can handle [...]
Mic Technique Video Tip
Microphone Technique and TCH Mic Review Video More Tips in Singer's Guide to Powerful Performance eBook
Vocal Harmony Blending
When you blend vocal harmonies you are not only bringing together the pitch of each voice but also its tone, pronunciation, phrasing, volume and rhythm. Tone refers to the timbre or characteristic sound of your voice. [...]
Singer Food – 3 Holiday Tips
By Jeannie Deva The holidays can be a joyous time of year or sometimes a dreaded season from which to recover. Often the difference between the two depends upon how well we [...]