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 [...]
Effective Lead Vocals Part 1
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 [...]
Is Singing Still Fun?
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 [...]
Vocal Harmonies Part 2
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 [...]
Vocal Harmonies Part 1
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 [...]
Secrets of Singing with Power
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 [...]
Vocal Technique – How Much is Enough?
Here are a few questions I have received from readers of my many magazine articles and my answers to them. If you have a question you’d like answered, please Email to Me and I’ll answer [...]
Vocal Cool-Downs for Singers
In other Vocal Tips,we addressed the importance of warming-up your voice before rehearsals and gigs. Now let's take a look at what your voice needs after performance or rehearsals. Vocal Cool-Downs I have heard many [...]
Effective Lead Vocals Part 3
Eye Contact What you do with your eyes during a performance should be determined by what is artistically appropriate rather than one's emotional hang-ups. Avoiding eye contact with your audience because of stage [...]