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Standing out from the Crowd

This week we’re looking at cover songs, and how we can ensure our versions stand out from the crowd. As vocalists, it is more than likely that we will spend a percentage of our time covering other people’s material. However (despite the preconception), this is never as easy as simply remembering the lyrics! In order [...]

Sound Too Familiar?

It may be time for some new sources of inspiration –says Sarah Bella Have all your songs started to sound the same? It’s one thing to have a style; that is a great thing to possess! As an artist, all the songs you release should stay in the style or genre you are going for. [...]

Plug In Properly

Did You Know That…Your Soundboard and Effects Should Be on the Same Circuit? After you’ve surveyed the venue, the staging is in place, and the stage lay-out is solidified, find a good power source and set up the AC distribution system. This is a very important part of the setup—it is often overlooked, poorly planned, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Your Personal Motto

This week we’re finding out about your personal motto! Your personal motto is that heartfelt belief that keeps you going through all the trials and tribulations as a performer and also reflects your attitude and approach to being a singer and musician. We’d love to know what yours is… So the question is: “What’s your own [...]

The Case: A Rigid Voice

The Singer: Leyla, 21 years old with aspirations and seeking insight from many vocal coaches Case Summary: Leyla arrived with a level of frustration at what she called her ‘school choir’ voice. She was unable to produce vibrato and felt that her voice sounded ‘young’. She had made several unsuccessful

Keeping Fit?

This week we’re finding out about the fitness routine that supports your singing! Keeping yourself in peak physical condition is a very important part of the mix when you’re a vocalist. Whether you regularly run, play a specific sport or perhaps have a different exercise routine, we’d love to know what you do to keep [...]