Singing and vocal tips

| Singing and Vocal Tips |

1. Singing The Blues - You Know It Don't Come Easy by Karl Siwek
   I once had a slightly tipsy singer approach me at a show and ask in all seriousness how I could possibly be such an accomplished Blues singer since I have never been an alcoholic and had never taken drugs. Though my shows often turn into Mr. Kool’s House... more
    
   
2. Singing Hobbits, Wizards, and Orcs - Oh My! by C.S. Pothitt
   It all started with a simple statement scribbled across a blank page of an examination answer-book: “In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.” Sixty some-odd years and several volumes later, Middle Earth is one of the most well-known and beloved fa... more
    
   
3. Studio Singing and Vocal Technique by Tom Gauger
   As a singer, one of the biggest allies in your singing career will be your ability to perform well and do it with consistency in the studio. As a professional singer myself singing on FOX TV, UPN Station ID’s, O’Charley’s and many others, as well as a fo... more
    
   
4. Singing Gigs and Session Work by Tom Gauger
   We've all made the comment, "How did so and so ever make it as a singer?" As a former talent booking agent with the William Morris Agency, we were also amazed at times. At best it was a guessing game of who we would sign and wouldn't – it was more of a ... more
    
   
5. Your Singing Career by Tom Gauger
   As artist demos pile up on the floors of A&R directors offices and on the tables and window ledges of music industry pros offices alike, one thing you can be sure of, the vast majority will never be heard, will be overlooked because of unprofessional mark... more
    
   
6. Make Money Singing by Tom Gauger
   You've been thinking about it for a while, but you're just not sure how much time, money and emotional expense you want to invest in your singing career. You're sure you’ve got the talent or you wouldn't even be deliberating the opportunity, but still th... more
    
   
7. Create Your Unique Singing Style by Donna Flynn
   What does it mean to create a singing style that is unique and distinct to you? We all attempt to develop a singing voice that brings out all the “best” qualities in our voice, but how is that achieved? How do we take our “best” vocal qualities and deve... more
    
   
8. Singing Can Change Your Life! by Beth Lawrence
   If you love to sing, then you’re already aware that singing is fun, energizing and a great stress reducer. But if you’re one of millions who claim “I can’t sing!” then I suggest that you consider singing as an absolutely free, non-prescription, safe a... more
    
   
9. Vocal Exercises to Improve Your Singing Voice by David Willis
   It's time to take the plunge and call a reputable Singing Teacher if you have the urge to improve your voice or you have that dream to become performer on stage or television.But, if you feel that you need to develop some more confidence before you talk t... more
    
   
10. Young Piano Students Learn to Keep Time with a Singing Metronome by Cynthia VanLandingham
    Imagine your child practicing their very first Christmas Song on the piano, such as Away in the Manger, or Silent Night, but they’re not holding out the half notes or playing the dotted quarter rhythms like we’re all used to hearing it. Their song starts... more
     
    
11. Rock Star Fantasies: Singing Lessons for American Idol and Karaoke Dreamers by Michelle Cohen
    The running joke that everyone secretly wishes to be a rock star may not be off track. So many people long for the ability to sing, to sing more, to sing better.And many of them feel that they can’t do it.Whether you are actually working on a professi... more
     
    
12. Singing Exercises and Hints for Singers by David Willis
    KEEP YOUR VOICE HEALTHYWhether you’re a professional or an amateur singer, it’s important to stay fit and healthy. To maintain proper breathing ensuring that you have full use of your lungs, regular exercise should be part of your day. Walking and swimm... more
     
    
13. Singing Lessons - What You Can Expect by Donna Flynn
    You have heard all the claims…..Sing Like a Star …..10 Easy Steps to Sounding Like a Pro …..Increase Your Range by 2 Octaves Guaranteed! It can be overwhelming to sift through the scads of information on the latest vocal techniques and easiest road to su... more
     
    
14. Karaoke Singing by Daniel Morris
    This article is designed to help anyone to enjoy karaoke and improve their singing performance whether it be as a "virgin" karaoke singer or as someone starting out on a singing career. It contains tips designed to help old hands and newbies alike achieve... more
     
    
15. How To Make a Fortune Teaching Piano (or Guitar, or Drums, or Singing, or...) To Beginners by Duane Shinn
    “But I’m not in it for the money” you say.Me neither.I LOVE music and I LOVE to teach music. I feel sorry for people that go into a field just to make money.They are missing it.You’ve got to love what you do to do it well.So with me, teaching music is a “... more
     
    
16. Singing: The Tonic of Life by Michael Oliphant
    Most people these days would associate singing with the popular music they see and hear on the radio and tv. This can make you feel like its beyond you, like it's some form of high skill that you need to be born with. A natural talent if you like. In fa... more
     
    
17. Throat Singing In Inuit Culture by Clint Leung
    Originally, Inuit throat singing was a form of entertainment among Inuit women while the men were away on hunting trips. It was an activity that was primarily done by Inuit women although there have been some men doing it as well. In the Inuit language ... more
     
    
18. Sing Jingles - Your Singing Investment by Tom Gauger
    After being in the music business as long as I have, you meet a lot of people – many of whom are extremely gifted and others, well there are others to. As a professional jingle singer, former talent booking agent with the William Morris Agency and founde... more
     
    
19. Have a Ball with Karaoke Singing by Morgan Hamilton
    Karaoke Singing may be one of the best ways to entertain yourself. If you usually enjoy dancing but are looking for something new and exciting, then I think I may have just the thing to liven you up. Karaoke Singing is becoming more and more popular these... more
     
    
20. How To Break Into Commercial Singing by Tom Gauger
    As a professional jingle singer, I have had the opportunity to work with some of the best singing talent in the business and I can tell you that there is a range of work and talent out there. Even as a former talent booking agent with the William Morris ... more
     
    
21. Session Singing - Your Day Job by Tom Gauger
    You’ve always had the dream, you want to go for it, but you hesitate cause you’re not quite sure how to enter the market. You know that if given the opportunity, that you would rise to the occasion, do it and be successful! That’s a common theme among s... more
     
    
22. Managing Your Singing Career by Tom Gauger
    As a professional singer singing on many sessions including, FOX TV, UPN TV Station ID’s, O’Charley’s and numerous others, it is not always easy to manage one’s singing career - Balance that out with the hectic day to day and family time, it’s not an easy... more
     
    
23. Jingle Singers - Jumpstart Your Singing Career by Tom Gauger
    As a former talent booking agent with the William Morris Agency and professional jingle singer and founder of ReelMusician.com, I have written numerous articles on entering the jingle singing and session singing world. Most of my articles have zeroed in ... more
     
    
24. Studio Singing, Jingles and the Big Bucks! by Tom Gauger
    As a music industry professional, I’ve had the pleasure of watching numerous young artists and studio singers develop into what seems as unstoppable marketing machines. I’ve also witnessed the untimely passing of many a would be talent whose career end... more
     
    
25. Singing Voice Lessons. Who Needs Them! by Robert Gazonda
    Music, that international language. Sounds that bring out our emotions. Music unites the world and gives us as humans, great pleasure. Unless you happen to be within earshot of my mother that is, who is so tone death that even the pets scurry into a cor... more
     
    
26. Jingles, Commercials & Singing on the Money! by Tom Gauger
    As a writer and former talent booking agent with the William Morris Agency, as well as a veteran jingle singer, my ears are always piqued when I hear an extraordinarily good spot. My interest is augmented further when I hear an incredible lead vocal and ... more
     
    
27. Party Music la la lalala la la Will Everyone Be Singing Praise about Your Event? by Gail Leino
    Many question whether they should try to play party music at events. There is the ever present fear that it may turn out like junior prom all over again. The boys will be standing on one side of the room and the girls on the other and neither willing to ... more
     
    
28. The Singing Butler Revisited - Vettriano by Howard Lewis
    What’s with the general antipathy towards Jack Vettriano? He doesn’t have to be your friend and he’s certainly not mine but for a self taught guy you have to admire the intrinsic quality of his art. Yet he is consistently derided by the art establishment ... more