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On the Expectation of Information
So, this happened. Again. Since it recently happened, I should probably NOT be writing about it, because, you know, feelings, but I decided I’d throw together something for y’all anyway. Think of it as external processing for the entire web to hear. I...
A Guide to Social Media-ing, for Voice Teachers, Because I Care.
One of my favorite things to do is frolic on the interwebs. I love the community that I have been able to create here, and the true friendships that have been cultivated across time and location. The BEST! It has been noticed, however, that sometimes we have a hard...
Yes. You DO have to understand the I-ii7-V7-I if you want to sing Jazz with me. I’ll help!
Lots of lessons this week with new-to-Jazz singers. YAY! I get great joy de-mystefiing much of what those outside of the jazz world see as shiny untouchable jewels. Lots of lessons this week with new-to-Jazz singers. BOO! Here in front of me stands the reason...
Why I’ll Still Call it Chest/Head/Mix, Even Though I Know Better
The debate over head and chest voice in singing is still a hot topic. Learn why I still use these terms and how they relate to vocal technique and emotion.
Hand Held Mics ~ Not Mikes.
Mic. Because it’s short for MICROPHONE. There are several gazillion types of microphones in the live music world; all essential to bringing sound to audiences in a way that can honor the talents of the musicians.It’s sad to say that most performers...
“Do I need a coach or a teacher?”
In short, BOTH. Coaches and Teachers are an integral part of developing ones skill set, achieving performance breakthrough, and understanding style and genre. A teacher builds your toolkit. A coach picks the right tools for the job. You can’t hammer in a...
Talent is not enough.
This post is for the teachers of voice, and the singers of pop music. I didn’t break it up because I think we need to understand each other a little better, in order to turn the tides of the “chew ’em up and spit ’em out” industry.
