Archive for April, 2012

Bobbi Berracah – Little Girl

This was in a local country competition. The first song is an original I wrote called ”Little Girl”. The second is a shortened version of Leann Rimes ”Nothing Better to Do.”

Why Water Feels Good

Dear Dr. Jahn, I’ve heard that the water you drink never actually touches your vocal folds. So why does it feel so good to drink water during my gigs, if the water isn’t even coming in contact with them? -Jerry Dear Jerry, You’re absolutely right: the water you swallow does not touch your vocal folds. [...]

More about Daniel Borch

Daniel Zangger Borch is one of Sweden’s most recognised vocal coaches and has been a regular on adjudicating panels for popular TV shows such as ‘Idol’, ‘True Talent’ and ‘X-Factor’. As a professional singer and songwriter, Daniel has an ongoing performance career as lead vocalist with a variety of contemporary commercial bands. He has recorded [...]

NEW Coach in Residence: Daniel Borch

Is there anything our New Vocal Coach in Residence hasn’t done?

Your Dream Duet

This week we’re looking at collaborations and finding out which singers or artists you would most like to share the stage with. As singers we gain our inspiration from many different places but for many it is the pursuit to sing like our idols that encourages us the most. Lets dream for a second: what if [...]

Rev Up Your Passion

It’s time to get re-connected to your inner fire –says Simone Niles

Review: TC-Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX

Is TC-Helicon’s latest effects pedal the perfect device for singer-guitarists?

The Perfect Vocal Mic

This week we’re delving into the world of vocal mics to see which makes & models are hitting the right notes with singers today.  It may only be small but the humble microphone is arguably the most important tool in the singer’s arsenal. However, with such a variety of choices on the market, it can [...]

The Engineer Meets The Vocal Coach

Wes Maebe makes the case for and against a vocal coach in the studio.

Jody Shealy – When You Love A Woman cover

“I’ve been a choral singer my whole life. just now venturing out on my own.” Jody Shealy covers When You Love A Woman