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Posts Tagged ‘Gigs’
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: The Shure SM48 Dynamic Mic
Is Shure’s low-cost vocal mic capable of producing a good sound or is it worth paying a little extra for something better?
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 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 [...]
Review: TC-Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX
Is TC-Helicon’s latest effects pedal the perfect device for singer-guitarists?
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 [...]
Your Gig Day Warm Up pt. 2
Dane Chalfin helps you prepare your body & your voice for your next gig.
Review: Alesis VideoTrack – Portable Vid/Audio Recorder
A quick and easy way to record your gig – but is the quality good enough?
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, [...]


