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 [...]
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Your Gig Bag Essentials
This week we’re looking at the things you just couldn’t live without as a vocalist. Whether it be the trusty water bottle, a particular brand of microphone or even a lucky mascot, we all have those items we simply couldn’t venture on stage without. In fact, a well packed gigbag is often the key to [...]
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, [...]
Change the Music Industry?
This week we’re finding out what you would change about the music industry! Whether it’s cheaper CDs, more gigs, a better attitude from record labels or perhaps just more promotion for live music, we all have something we’d like to change about the music industry. We’d love to know what it is for you… So [...]
Sound Checks and Line Checks
Bring confidence and civility with you to your next venue –says Shlomo
Review: Behringer CT100 Cable Tester
Need to check all your mic cables work before heading off to a gig? Check out this simple device. -says Chris Kennedy
Your Set List
Let the context of your show shape your response –says Shlomo
Water is My Cure-All
Singing and ice-skating have something important in common –says Dr. Jahn.
“I’m Not Confident!”
Allow yourself to fail in situations that do not affect your career –says Leontine Hass
Weird Vocal Work
Sometimes the most interesting gigs are the most unusual –says John Kjøller of Basix


