We know at My Singing Lessons that singing exercises are very important for us to develop a great singing voice. The many scales and drills that we have in our teacher lessons will provide an introduction to basic vocal training, and the various aspects of our singing voice that we would wish to...
With their first English festival appearance in more than a 10 years, The Dandy Warhols recently headlined Standon Calling in what was a great return for the band. Lead singer Courtney Taylor, talks about how the recording industry has changed over the past 20 years and why physical music stores...
As a singing teacher, we get asked some pretty weird questions about singing. In fact, we get so many that we decided to write an article about it! Here are the weirdest questions students ask voice teachers – and the answers you may have been wondering about yourself — that can help you become...
Try our great free singing exercise to help you sing more efficiently and for longer. Here we look at ways to control breathing and stopping straining in your voice to make it more effective without placing undue stress on your throat. Download the full lesson sheet for teaching students here. There...
At My Singing Lessons, we don’t think there is such a thing as a semi-semitone, but we are sure you get what we mean. we’re talking about those pitches that just don’t fall nicely into semitones or tones. Those in-between pitches. Sometimes when we listen to singers sing, and the...
So many different ‘techniques/methods’ are being propounded that students must feel very confused by all that they are told by so many different teachers. I do not say that my way is the only way, and that they should listen only to me, but they should by trial and error (and good heavens there...
We have been able to confirm that rumours about the death of singing star Cilla Black are true. Cilla Black (real name Presila White) came to fame in the 60’s after being signed by The Beatles manager Brian Eipstein. She worked at the Cavern Club on Matthew Street in Liverpool where The Beatles...
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...
