Archive for March, 2009

Hell, Damnation and Vocal Technique – Chuck Billy of Testament

When Chuck Billy belts out Metal music with his characteristic death-sounds, he is treating his voice with care. VoiceCouncil caught up with Chuck on his European Tour with Judas Priest and Megadeth to ask him how his voice has survived a Metal career.

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Singing The Blues: The Vocalist and Depression

Are dramatic mood swings and despair a necessary part of a creative and productive singing career? In an exclusive interview with VoiceCouncil magazine, Eric Maisel shares how singers can stop meaning from leaking out of their lives.

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Your Mic Habits: Naughty or Nice?

VoiceCouncil announces its Top Mic Tips & Techniques for Live Performance. Vocalists, Audio Experts and VoiceCouncil readers have all contributed to the list below. Agree? -Go to our forum to express your view.

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10 Ways To Avoid The Voice Doctor

Voice training traditions have sometimes brought madness in their wake. Dane Chalfin, a director of the British Voice Association and prominent vocal coach, is intent on separating fact from fiction.

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My 5 Essentials –with Kim Chandler

I’m a freelance session vocalist doing various styles of live performance and studio singing on a regular basis. Today I’ll focus on a live “feature” gig at an intimate jazz venue. It’s at this sort of gig that I would generally need to bring my own gear (whereas at corporate events it’s generally provided).

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