Gigging Singer
Looking back over my early years as a performing singer, it is easy to see now what I failed to realize then: I was totally unprepared when I arrived at rehearsals or gigs. [...]
How to Sing Riffs, Runs and Embellishments
History. Singing riffs, runs, and embellishments like Christina Aguilera, Beyonce or Mariah Carey has become an ambition of most Pop R&B singers. These divas and other Pop R&B singers like Yolanda Adams, James [...]
Head and Chest Voice – What’s it all about?
Teachers have always coined terms to explain and classify the voice in an attempt to add credibility to vocal pedagogy (teaching). Trying to make an art form sound more credible by using impressive [...]
Singing Audition Do’s and Don’ts
Here are some of the 46 “do’s and “don’ts” to help you chart out your audition preparations and increase your likelihood of success. Do: Take some time to assess your level of expertise [...]
Establishing Consistent Practice
(Excerpted from chapter 12 of Singer’s Guide to Powerful Performances by Jeannie Deva) Developing Discipline When I attended college I had a terrible time with discipline. I was a procrastinator. Though I performed quite a [...]
Sleeping Well – Part 1
(Excerpted from her eBook “The Singer’s Guide to Powerful Performances”) Adequate Rest Your body and your voice need rest in order to function at their best. Since your voice is generated by muscle [...]
Sing What You Believe
(Excerpted from Singer’s Guide to Powerful Performances by Jeannie Deva) Ultimately, you’ve got to sing what you believe in. If you don’t believe in your choices, can’t relate to the message, don’t like the musical [...]
Microphone Technique Tips
The microphone should be thought of as part of your instrument. A key to good microphone technique lies in distance and direction. The best direction for your mic is straight in front of [...]
Does Age Affect Your Voice – Part 1
I think many people fear that as they grow older their voice will deteriorate. From my research and nearly five decades of experience, I would say that age alone is not the reason [...]
Expanding Vocal Range Part Five
By Jeannie Deva Do you want to sing effortlessly with a strong wide vocal range? Do you want to sing with confidence and freedom to express your emotions and touch your audience? Well, [...]