Dame Shirley Bassey said in an interview:’”belt” is disrespectful of the music’. I think what she means is that if the singer is not capable of controlling the sound it will come out without resonance, just be a shout, and that is harmful to the vocal chords. My driving force in teaching singing...
Sadly we lost these talented people from the music world recently. Mitch Aliotta, 71, American musician (Rotary Connection, Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah), Justin Lowe, 32, American guitarist (After the Burial), Wayne Carson, 72, American songwriter (“The Letter”, “Always on My Mind”,...
We have been contacted by a music producer looking for Talented Male and Female Singers, songwriters and interesting Songs for his next Collaboration Project. He produces Drum & Bass/ Dance Music and his last song has been given a publishing deal.
Please pitch your demos to me for consideration,...
The Musicians Union has joined the debate about streaming services and remuneration for vocalists that was recently highlighted by the row between singer Taylor Swift and Apple Music. MU Assistant General Secretary Horace Trubridge had a letter published in the Times which pointed out that the main...
We picked up on something our A&R Manager said last week, which the rest of his team also agreed with. When he said “When I’m A&Ring and I’ve narrowed 60 pitches down to 5 or 6 great songs, I am probably guilty of being swayed when I can really hear the sound coming together in terms...
Todays modern mic manufacturers great thoughtfulness regarding toughness can be followed back to World War II when Shure Brothers Incorporated turned into one of the prime suppliers of military receivers. For Mr Shure, this was a considerable obligation. The security of military staff relied on...
Sultry, honey dipped House vocals that are rooted in House, Soul and Funk from a legendary session vocalist. What more could you ask for?! And its for FREE. If you are looking for smooth House vocals that are rooted in Soul and Funk then look no further than Sulene Fleming Vocal Sessions. These sultry,...
The vocalist of a local band, is searching for a singing teacher to improve her vocal skills in all areas. Her style of singing is contemporary rock/metal/pop. She says ‘I’m looking for a local vocal coach in the Surrey area around Epsom, Kingston, Sutton, Cheam area if possible’.
When...
Sadly we lost talented people from the music world recently many of whom died before their time. We have compiled a short list from the many that passed away. Here are a few; Chris Squire, 67, English bass guitarist and backing vocalist (Yes), acute erythroid leukemia.
Thé Lau, 62, Dutch...
We asked for real vocalists that could sing to leave their opinion of Kayne Wests performance at Glastonbury 2015 last week. Lets just say you all found it rather painful watching it. We have already had some cracking replies so here are a short selection so far;
Is it me? Interpretation can...
We are still in total shock almost a week after the World worst rock star and singer performed at Glastonbury. If you have yet to see it check out our news blog post from 30 June 2015 with a video of Kayne West murdering his set. We know there are really dedicated singers and teachers out there...
So we have had the laugh of the century with Kayne West (or should that be Can’te West) with his rendition of Queens Bohemian Rhapsody. Here are a few more funny singing lines and jokes for you to snigger at. Vibrato: Used by singers to hide the fact that they are on the wrong key.
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My Singing Lessons have inside information that the sound man on the mixing desk for Kanye West at Glastonbury on Saturday night made a major error when he inadvertently forgot to turn on the singers auto tune at the right point. If you have been lucky enough to avoid Kanynes abysmal singing effort...
As a singer, you’re likely to be aware of your vocal range. You feel great singing in a specific key, and you know the high notes and low notes you’re going to battle with. Luckily, this doesn’t mean you’ll generally be constrained in your vocal collection. In case you’re...
French cab drivers protesting about Uber got surprising attack on Thursday when they clearly struck in a car countaining prominent vocalist Courtney Love. “They’ve trapped our auto and are holding our driver prisoner. They’re beating the autos with metal bats. This is France??...
