This week we’re looking at talent show auditions Programs such as the X-factor and American Idol will soon hit our screens worldwide with fresh, exciting new shows. Let’s imagine that you were going to be trying out – we’d like to hear about how you would ensure your talent show audition would stand out from [...]
Archive for August, 2012
Josh Humphrey – What It Takes cover
Josh Humphrey from the band Scarred Nation performs What It Takes by Aerosmith.
Gunnar Odenman – Fade Into Darkness cover
Gunnar Odenman is a singer-songwriter from Sweeden. Here he performs Fade Into Darkness by Avicii.
Review: HK-Audio SoundHouse One PA
Can HK-Audio produce a full-range PA system that cut costs without compromising sound quality?
Latest Gear for Vocalists – Summer NAMM 2012
New product highlights for vocalists from the 2012 Summer NAMM trade show.
Alice Ella – Heaven cover
Alice Ella, of Horsham West Sussex writes all of her songs, and can accompany herself on piano. She has just returned to the UK after spending some time recording and songwriting in Los Angeles.
Role Play
Sarah Bella recommends an experiment to move your songwriting forward. When your notepad is blank, and you just can’t seem to fill it, try to role play. Think of an artist you are inspired by and try to write a song that the artist would sing. It may help to steer you in a new [...]
Singing & Self-Accompaniment
This week we look at the pros and cons of backing yourself Here’s one for all you singer-guitarists and singer pianists – does dividing our attentions between singing and playing lead to the detriment of one or the other? Or would you say that being in full control of your backing allows you more freedom [...]
Hunter Bowles – Your Love is Strong cover
My name is Hunter Bowles. I love writing and playing music. For those who like my music, thanks for singing along with me! For those who hate it, thanks for giving it a try!
Successful Auditions – Top Tips
Whether it’s for a reality TV show or a band looking for a vocalist, Juliet Russell shows the way.



