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 [...]
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Studio Headphone Review
Deva Straight Talk: The HD280s are the BEST I've ever used in the studio - and I've sung with many. They help to make singing easy which keeps the session fun and efficient in [...]
Relax Your Tongue
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 will cause your voice [...]
Is Singing Still Fun?
On a scale of one to ten how enjoyable is singing for you? Is it still as much fun as it was at some time in the past? If you are enjoying it [...]
Mariah Carey’s Vocal Problems
Within hours of Mariah Carey opening her Chanteuse tour in Tokyo on October 4, 2014, the media was awash with insulting videos and news stories about how badly she sounded. If you listen [...]
Finding the Right Microphone
What a Difference a Mic Makes This blog tip is adapted from Jeannie Deva’s eBook: Singer’s Guide to Powerful Performances, Chapter 22: Finding the Right Microphone. The microphone is the gateway to your amplified [...]
Herbal Remedies
This information is not intended as medical advice and does not replace competent medical treatment when symptoms are severe or the result of infection. The following four herbal supplements can usually be purchased [...]
Vocal Cool-Downs, Really?
Your singing voice is produced from the rapid and highly precise actions of small muscles in and around the larynx (voice box). As with any type of demanding physical activity, circulation increases and [...]