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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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 [...]
Review: TC-Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX
Is TC-Helicon’s latest effects pedal the perfect device for singer-guitarists?
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, [...]
Condenser Mics: First Choice For The Studio
Did You Know That…Condenser Mics Are the First Choice For Recording in the Studio? -asks Bill Gibson Condenser microphones are usually the first choice for studio vocal applications. Commercial sounds may vary, but most professionally recorded hit vocals are recorded with a good condenser mic set on cardioid pick-up pattern, from a distance of 6 [...]
Tips for Recording Your Vocals at Home
It’s time to think ‘old school’ when you’re making a new recording -says Wes Maebe
Review: TC-Helicon’s VoiceLive Touch
Can this device from TC-Helicon take your voice to new levels, adding excitement to your live performances?
Your Headphone Mix is Crucial
Did You Know That…Your Headphone Mix is Crucial? Often a singer is out of tune in the studio simply because the headphone mix is providing an inaccurate pitch reference or a pitch reference that’s hard to pinpoint. Always listen to the headphone mix when you’re getting set up. For pitch reference, the best instruments to [...]
RETURNING Vocal Coach in Residence
Many of the world’s top vocalists have turned to her for guidance.
Review: Fishman’s Aura Sixteen
Can this pedal help singer-guitarists create the ultimate live acoustic guitar sound? -asks Chris Kennedy
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