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How to improve your intonation (pitch) and vocal tone
October 17, 2012 by
My students and I have been having fun recently with a computer programme called Sing and See. We’ve also noticed a marked improvement in tone and pitching when using this nifty bit of software. This revolutionary software that gives real-time feedback when singing! The software SHOWS your precise pitch and vocal timbre as you sing. [...]
How to become an expert solo vocalist.
September 30, 2012 by
Bobby McFerrin is without a doubt, one of the most accomplished vocalists of this century. He has lead the way in 20th/21st Century solo vocal performance through his unique use of the voice and body, combined with highly skilled musicality and improvisation. His style transcends genres, being equally comfortable and accomplished in classical, popular, folk [...]
Singing teacher training workshop from a master teacher (London Sept 1-3)
August 22, 2012 by
Dave Stroud was my first singing teaching mentor. he has been instrumental in helping me not only to be a the best voice teacher I can be but also in helping me get the right mindset for building a successful tracking studio. Dave is here with one of his artists, Daniel Bedingfield, to present a [...]
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
August 10, 2012 by
I thought I’d highlight this great songwriting competition for songwriters of all levels. ISC gives away more than $150,000 in cash and prizes (shared among the 68 winners) including an overall Grand Prize consisting of $25,000 (US) cash and $30,000 in prizes. This year’s deadline Sept 20th More info (from ISC): What is ISC? The [...]
Exercise tip for tired voices
June 15, 2012 by
These exercises, by voice scientist Dr Ingo Titze of the National Center for Voice and Speech, may help alleviate these symptoms.Please see a ENT consultant if the problems persist or worsen. Share/Bookmark
So you want to become a singing teacher. (warning this is a long one!)
June 15, 2012 by
Becoming a singing teacher So you want to become a singing teacher! (I am, at this point, assuming you already have a significant amount of singing, performance and music experience.) Fantastic! You can take all the knowledge and skills you have accumulated to date and share it with like-minded folk who are willing to pay for your services. [...]
I’m off to teach in Poland in July at the Vocal Camp.
May 22, 2012 by
I am very excited about this summer as I am off to Poland for the first time to teach and hang out with a bunch of singers who want to work on their voices and learn more about different styles. I can’t think of a better way to get to know another country and culture [...]
Warning: stage fright can ruin your performance
May 22, 2012 by
I can recall the first time I experienced stage fright as clear as if it was yesterday. I went to an audition for a chorus part in a professional musical theatre production of The Student Prince. I step on stage feeling quietly confident, started to sing. About 4 or 5 bars in my knees suddenly [...]
Bad influences on the voice
April 11, 2012 by
Our vocal cords (also know as vocal folds) are amazing. Approximately 12.5 mm to 17.5 mm (0.5″ to 0.75″) in women and 17.5 mm to 25 mm (0.75″ to 1.0″) in length in men, they are the second second fastest set of muscles to the eyelids. Pretty impressive right? They can do so much for us from protecting the airway so [...]
