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 [...]
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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 [...]
Talents – Add to My List…
Professional TALENTS (a very incomplete list!) No one has them all, but every great performer has a collection of TALENTS that make them successful. Here are a few, many not directly related to singing: Stage performing TALENTS -public speaking (for stage banter!) -physical balance and poise -knowing how to stand -knowing what to do with [...]
More on Cathrine’s Basic Insight
How did your insight on properly supporting your voice apply to your own issues? The first problem was my range. I was hoarse and couldn’t go higher. I had been told by my classically trained teachers to lower my larynx and use certain imaginative techniques. None of this helped. Instead, I applied this basic insight [...]
Example Comments and Their Meaning
Here are some examples of what you might hear after a performance, and what the words might really mean. Example: “You did such an incredible job!” Meaning: This is true. You did great! Congratulations! Keep in mind who said it: Mom? Boyfriend? Roommate? Be glad that you brightened their day, because that’s what you are [...]
NEW Vocal Coach in Residence: Shlomo
It’s not just his voice – it’s his mouth.
The Nashville Numbering System (NNS) & Chords
This is how the NNS look when applied to harmonies… * Spontaneous background vocals or choral pads in numbers: 5 5 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 7 7 7 6 b6 5 Instrumentalists also use NNS numbers for Chord Sequences: Common patterns (in C): (cadence) ii V 1 [...]
Pat Meruseye – Lime Tree cover
Pat Meruseye…sensitive, powerful – a dynamic voice. The 26 years old singer-songwriter from Germany is a gifted storyteller who writes pop songs with a raw edge and a touch of sweet melancholy. His music perfectly fuses folk with different acoustic pop elements. Inspired by a broad range of artists from the 60’s and 70’s like [...]
The Mic/Line Switch
The Mic/Line Switch allows you to either use the channel for a microphone or a line level (line level devices typically send more electrical current than a microphone. Examples of line level devices are keyboards, CD players, etc.). Your mic input will be the female XLR connector (sometimes called a jack); the line input will [...]
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