12 bits of essential gear for your teaching studio

Singing teacher

If you are wondering what gear you need to get started as a singing teacher here is my recommended top 12 essential pieces of teaching equipment and resources.    Piano/keyboard 5 or more octaves Computer with Internet access Recording device e.g.. Garage band, MP3 recorder, mobile,  Superscope or similar (expensive), iPod with mic, Dictaphone for [...]

VocalizeU Artist Intensive, Los Angeles, July 5-14

Jordin Sparks talks about her career after American Idol and nearly losing it all due to vocal injury

If you are serious about a career in singing, or just serious about singing then I can HIGHLY recommend the VU Artist Intensive summer programme coming up in Los Angeles, July 5-14. I will be there along with some amazing teachers and music industry peeps who will inform and inspire your singing, performing, songwriting and [...]

Artist focus: Andrew Roachford and his voice

Andrew Roachford

I am very fortunate to get to work with some amazingly talented artists. Andrew Roachford (Cuddly Toy, Family Man) is no exception. Here Andrew tells us how he uses vocal training to help him in his career. How long have you been singing for? AR: I have ben singing since I was around 8 years [...]

TED Rules

TED

I am a huge TED fan. TED is a small nonprofit organisation devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. On the site you’ll find a collection of videos of people who speak at the TED conferences held around the world through out the year. These people share their innovative, creative thoughts, inspiring ideas, knowledge, skills and experiences. On [...]