Vocal Recording Room Acoustics
During the 27 years I have been producing singers in studios, I have discovered often surprising ways to help them sing better. Here is a gem of a tip about the little known [...]
Relax Your Lips-Sing Better Fast
When you sing do you tense your lips? Are you exaggerating their movement or that of your cheeks or the opening of your mouth? Do you try to form your vowels with your [...]
Sam Smith Vocal Surgery in 2015
To get to a point where vocal surgery is required is definitely no joke no matter who you are. But when it means having to cancel numerous concerts part of a full-out tour, [...]
Mariah Carey – 2015 Billboard Awards Show
Perhaps the journalists who criticized Mariah's performance should get their ears checked or at least stop using the reactions of select celebrity audience members to determine the quality of a performance. The majority of the [...]
JamHub – The Quiet Rehearsal Room
Do you have no place to practice or rehearse without disturbing neighbors? Well the good people at JamHub have come to the rescue. This product has been on the market for some years [...]
Succeeding with Self-Critique Part 3
Negative People I’ve talked about the influence of negative people in previous articles but it is important enough to warrant repeating. Passing acquaintances that make you feel bad about yourself are easier to [...]
Succeeding with Self-Critique Part 2
Constructive vs. Destructive Criticism Perhaps not so obvious to some is the big difference in effect between constructive and destructive criticism. I'm bringing this up now, because how you critique yourself will either advance or [...]
Succeeding with Self-Critique Part 1
You can achieve at least part of your growth as a singer alone, free from the opinions of others. Self-critiquing is a valid tool of development, but your success with it depends upon [...]
Audix VX5 Microphone Review
The power of the Audix VX5 mic totally surprised me and it has a unique “high tech” look. This microphone brings out brighter aspects of the voice which can make it feel easier [...]