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 [...]
Vocal Performance—Microphones and Monitors
By Jeannie Deva Vocal Technique Good vocal technique makes you a better singer so you can: Use your voice with ease Expand your range Increase your vocal spontaneity Have the stamina to [...]
Singer Food and Drink
By Jeannie Deva I’m not a nutritionist, but from my many years of experience with numerous diets and thousands of singers a pattern has emerged of which foods are beneficial and which [...]
Self-Critique and Success
By Jeannie Deva Self-critiquing is a valid tool of development if it is done well. At least a part of your growth as a singer can and should be done alone, free [...]
Vocal Technique – Right or Wrong?
By Jeannie Deva Confused About Vocal Technique? If you are confused about vocal technique, you are not alone. Most singers are uncertain whether the directions they have been given are correct. Too [...]
Nose Buzz – A Resonance Technique
Want a vocal quick-fix that results in greater volume without effort, corrects pitch and makes the high notes easier to execute? This approach may take a little getting used to, but once you [...]
Breathe Into Your Back
Have you been taught to push your stomach forward when you take a breath and then hold it still or push it in as you sing? Or perhaps you've been told to [...]
Acoustic vs Recorded Voice
By Jeannie Deva Since vocal recording can be an important part of a singing career, I hope you find my answer to this question informative. Q. “My voice sounds different on tape; due [...]
How to sing without strain
Do You Strain When You Sing? Vocal strain - You can hear it in the sound of your voice. You can feel it in your throat. The throat muscles tense and your vocal [...]