Is Singing Still Fun?
On a scale of one to ten how enjoyable is singing for you? Is it still as much fun as it was at some time in the past? If you are enjoying it [...]
What’s My Style – Part 4
Musical Genre How do musical genres such as Hip Hop, Pop, Rock or Jazz intertwine with your personality, vocal skill and ultimately your personal style? Since each of these qualities will vary from [...]
What’s My Style – Part 3
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 to sing what [...]
What’s My Style – Part 2
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 from singers you [...]
What’s My Style – Part 1
"You gotta have style" - a slogan popularized by celebrity fashionista Diana Vreeland, the editor of Harper's Bazaar (1936-1962) and Vogue Magazines (1962-1971), may now have become trite; but, if we define it [...]
Mic Technique Video Tip
Microphone Technique and TCH Mic Review Video
Finding the Right Microphone
What a Difference a Mic Makes This blog tip is adapted from Jeannie Deva’s eBook: Singer’s Guide to Powerful Performances, Chapter 22: Finding the Right Microphone. The microphone is the gateway to your amplified [...]
Learning a Song P3 – Learn the Melody
There’s a secret reason and wonderful result achieved when you practice the melody separately from the lyrics. Some years ago, while I was helping an experienced singer learn a song for her next [...]
Learning a Song P2 – Finding the Right Key
At each point in your ever-developing career, it’s essential to always put forth your best presentation. This includes knowing how to choose a song key that enables you to sound your best and [...]