Archive for March, 2012

The Secrets of Recording Success

This week we’re finding out about the secrets of singing success in the ‘studio’! The vocal booth can often be an intimidating place for a singer, even if it is at home. However, when used effectively it can allow us can create true moments of magic.’ We’d love to know your secrets to recording success [...]

I’m In Trouble with a Hoarse Voice!

Hi Leontine: I have a show to sing at this Tuesday. Yesterday, my voice started getting funny; I did not pay attention and kept on practicing. When I woke up this morning, my throat hurt and my voice…well, I can’t sing. It is so bad and sounds so hoarse. I am very worried. I have [...]

Be a Confident Performer

There are 4 qualities that all confident singers develop –says Simone Niles

Jessica Bredeweg – Blue cover

Blue cover by Jessica Bredeweg. Filmed whilst singing in the semi-finals of AQ Idol 2012.

Better to be fit?

This week we’re asking if being fit makes you a better singer! There are many reasons to keep fit and doing so can have many personal benefits. We’d like to know: do you think that one of these benefits is that you are able to sing better as a result… So the question is: “Is it [...]

Review: The Audix OM-7 Microphone

Singing with a loud monitor mix? This may be the mic for you -says Chris Kennedy

Singing Reality Show Launches –NEWS RELEASE

“The Voice – UK” hits our screens this week.

Connect With Your Material

Learning how to “be” the song is your highest calling –says Simone Niles

The Borders of Your Life

Is the sense of pressure and rush eroding your creativity? –asks Greg Barker Simon & Garfunkel knew that the most revealing aspects of our lives happen at the borders. The borders: those parts of our days that do not seem important, that few ever see. That moment when we step out of the door but [...]

Ryan Pels – Stormy Monday

Someone posted this from a performance I did after my last deployment. Enjoy