giving performers the edge
Share/Bookmark 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. Petty impressive right? They can do so much for us from protecting the airway [...]
Share/BookmarkDave Stroud a top LA vocal coach to many big names and who recently brought out the amazing simulated vocal lesson app, Vocalizeu for iPad, iPhone and soon computers and Androids, has put together an vocal program for singers in LA, heart of the music industry. Dave has been renown for putting on a fantastic [...]
Share/Bookmark‘One of the greatest singers that ever stood behind a microphone’. Aretha Franklin I was very sad to hear of Whitney Houston’s death last month. She possessed an extraordinary voice that appeared to have no limitations, her vocal style influenced thousands of singers of my generation and since. Unlike many chart singers of today, Whitney cut [...]
Share/BookmarkI received this question to a post I made advertising The Performer’s Edge Course in LindedIn. I thought it was very relevant, so I am posting the question and my answer here too: “It sounds fabulous although I would love to know more about your experience as a performer. It seems contrary but I have [...]
Share/BookmarkHow long have you been singing for? AR: I have ben singing since I was around 8 years old What do you use your singing voice for? AR: I use my singing voice for my career (touring and recording) Why do you take voice lessons? AR: I started taking vocal lessons mainly to help me [...]
Share/Bookmark *Imagine being able to perform confidently in front of others. *Know where to look when you are in front of an audience *Walk off stage happy with your performance *Feel comfortable singing into a microphone If you are struggling with your performance confidence and skills then you will want to attend the up and coming [...]
Share/BookmarkThis 8 week course focuses on developing the right mindset for success in the music/singing world no matter what level you wish to achieve. Commences: Sat Feb 11 3.30-5.30 Venue: Sing Vocal Studio, 485a Finchley Rd Hampstead NW3 6HS London Cost: £195 early Bird fee before 27th Jan. Regular fee £225 To book your place [...]
Share/BookmarkAre you interested in becoming a singing teacher? I am running a 10hr course to introduce you to the job requirements along with some basic skills and strategies to help you to get started. You will cover basic anatomy and physiology, how to assess the voice, vocal exercises to address common vocal issues, setting up [...]
Share/BookmarkHello, I must apologise for not being able to keep up with the Performer’s Edge blogs. So much to do, so little time! We were all so amazed this week to find we had come to the 10th and final class so soon. We all agreed it had been a great journey, we’d grown and [...]
Share/Bookmark What do you use your singing voice for? To perform my original songs to a live audience as well as to record and sell my music. How long have you been taking voice lessons for? Roughly 8 – 9 years And How often? I started off with an intensive course of lessons while being [...]
