Part One and Two of this vocal tip can be found in our Archives. 4. Vocal Skills. Your voice is an instrument of communication and good vocal technique is the route to full and free expression. [...]

3. Stage Presentation and Performance Skills. A performance is a multimedia, multisensory creation and experience … Your voice, while the single most important facet, is only one of several sensory creations that will [...]

Here’s an excerpt from Jeannie Deva’s upcoming new book: "Singer’s Guide to Powerful Performances" September 2011 Each of us sings for our own reasons, but usually we share one main motivation — we [...]

Lyrics and melody being the center of attention for most music fans, great vocals are arguably the most essential element of successful song performance. Most singers take this responsibility to heart and work [...]

What makes one singer's voice "really do it to you" while another's leaves you feeling ho-hum? Is it just that some have it and some don't - Some indescribable and mysterious achievement of [...]

On a scale of one to ten, how would you rate your enjoyment of singing? Do you enjoy it more or less than at some time in the past? If you are enjoying [...]

How to Practice If you're not currently performing, you may find rehearsal time being used for performing instead of practice. I used to do that as a kid when practicing piano. So badly [...]

Professional Sound Vocal harmony and choral singing can be considered art forms in themselves. Back-up vocal harmonies help fill out the entire sound of a group and add excitement while supporting and enriching [...]

Vowels and Consonants Vowel sounds originate from the vibration of your vocal folds. Consonants are created with an exhaled air stream and are formed by your mouth. If emphasized, consonants will push out [...]