Rachel Bennett probes a case of unnatural, forced singing The Singer: Tanika, 19 years old performing at open mics and wanting to go solo and get gigs as an R&B singer Case Summary: Tanika was concerned that her voice was ‘tired’ a lot of the time with a slightly ‘raspy’ sound on production. She had [...]
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Vocal Challenges
This week we’re looking at the challenges you’ve faced as vocalists. As in life, the singers journey is one that is fraught with challenges. Perhaps it is your struggle to reach that illusive ‘high note‘ or maybe it is the battle to combat anxiety or stage fright. However, whatever your problem, it is our ability [...]
Record Everything
When a melody or line strikes you, record it asap! I have dozens of garage band recordings that are nothing but a few lines here and there that come to me throughout the day. You never know which one will turn into your next hit! Same thing with lyrics. Always have a notepad on hand [...]
The Best Warm Up
This week we’re looking at how you prepare for performance. Recently on ‘VoiceCouncil.com’, Vocal Coach and Rehabilitation Specialist, Dane Chalfin has been talking us through his great Gig Day Warmup, However, as every voice, and indeed every person is unique, it’s important that we experiment to find the routine that works for us. This week we’d [...]
I’m Losing My Singing Confidence
Nothing can take the place of performance practice -says Leontine Hass Dear Leontine, I am having a lot of issues with my confidence. When I get up to sing my abdomen literally starts shaking. My voice becomes impossible to control and I cannot sing as well as I can by myself. Is there anything I [...]
Your Inspiration
This week we’re finding out about the music that has inspired you as a vocalist As vocalists we are exposed to countless pieces of music every day, most of which will pass through our lives without us even noticing. However, for reasons often not known to us, there are certain songs and albums that manage [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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.
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