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 [...]
What’s My Vocal Style – Part 4
By Jeannie Deva Musical Genre How do musical genres such as Hip Hop, Pop, Rock or Jazz blend with your personality and vocal skill to establish your personal style? Since these vary from [...]
What’s My Vocal Style – Part 3
By Jeannie Deva Vocal Technique You might ask, “What does vocal technique have to do with my style?” Well, I believe that the purpose of vocal technique is to give you the skill [...]
What’s My Vocal Style – Part 2
By Jeannie Deva Learn - Don't Clone Copying what others do is a fundamental way to learn. Babies and young children do this all the time. So how do you copy and learn [...]
What’s My Vocal Style – Part 1
By Jeannie Deva (Edited excerpt from "The Singer's Guide to Powerful Performances.") "You gotta have style" - a slogan popularized by celebrity fashionista Diana Vreeland, the editor of Harper's Bazaar (1936-1962) and Vogue [...]