Alcohol and the Voice
If you're a singer, your body is your instrument. Improper care of it over long periods of time will become evident in the sound of your voice. Younger bodies, having less cumulative [...]
Warm-ups as Remedy
By Jeannie DevaWhen your voice is tired and irritated from overuse or misuse, there are several remedies that help it recover faster. None of these remedies, however, take the place of seeking professional [...]
Sing Hard – Avoid Vocal Blow-out
Can you use it and not lose it? As you may know from experience, powerful singing is a style that seems plagued by its own punishment - strain, hoarseness, laryngitis, throat discomfort, loss [...]
Vocal Recording Gems Part 2
Part One of this recording tip can be found in our Archives. 6. The Right Mic. Your voice is unique and so is each microphone. Match the personality of the mic to your voice. [...]
Vocal Recording Gems Part 1
Vocal recording is an art unto itself. These 10 tips are a distillation of over 20 years of experience as a recording studio vocal specialist. 1. Pre-Production. Most musicians can’t afford to waste [...]
Alcohol – Singer’s Secret Nemesis
How often have I sat in a club and watched the singer down shots of hard liquor or bottles of beer. In certain genres of Rock music it was so common you’d think [...]
Powerful Performance Building Blocks – Part 3
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. [...]
Powerful Performance Building Blocks – Part 2
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 [...]
Powerful Performance Building Blocks – Part 1
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 [...]
Vocal Monitor Mix
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 [...]