Finding an image as a singer is one of trickiest things to get right as a musician. Your image is your brand and it’s the one of the things the public are likely to remember about you and what will make you stand out even before they have heard you. The reason many singers have done so well is...
A Swedish vibrator company LELO has developed a sound-responsive toy that can be used for both pleasure and vocal training. Not only does the gadget react to ambient noise – be it your lover’s voice or your favourite pop song – but it can also be used to “tone” the...
With the VoiceSolo FX150, TC-Helicon has created a multi-purpose system engineered to solve two of the most common problems for singers: hearing themselves properly on stage and having a monitor that meets personal performance needs by giving direct control. Featuring a custom designed 6.5” two-way...
You want to sing in the bath, sing on X-Factor or sing in a top band, but what other advantages does singing lessons provide? Singing not only happiness to your audience, it also helps your mental and physical health. Singing is now recognized as a great physical workout for your upper body, and as...
Guitar and singing extraordinaire Richie Kotzen and Dream Theatre drummer Mike Portnoy talk about what mics they use live and in the studio. With many different guitar styles ranging from rock, blues, jazz and fusion to pop and soul, Richie Kotzen has built an incredibly diverse 20 year career as...
I don’t know about you but back in the 80s…ahem, I learnt my times tables along to a ‘rap’ tape ( oh yes! it had beats and everything) and the UK based ‘Sing Up! in schools has proved really popular in primary schools. So this article featuring the connection between...
A leading vocal group from NBC’s The Sing-Off share their secrets to the perfectly prepared performance voice.
What do you need to keep in mind when you’re singing under intense pressure?
Taken from the Voice council website’s interview...
Opera doesn’t have to be for the rich and over 50s. Anybody can go to enjoy an evening out with twisting plots, high emotion, dramatic music and beautiful singing.
Here are some tips for anyone that is a little worried about what to expect.
Five tips for newbies
