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Mar 2
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What kinds of new singing lessons will be online in Jeannie's vocal school very soon?

  • NEW Singing Lessons - 15 new singing lessons on various types of harmony, singing duos, multiple singers, how to find your note in a group, dynamic balancing, pronunciation and rhythm, coordinating breathing and more.
  • NEW "Quick Fix" Section - All new vocal exercises designed to reduce vocal strain, improve range, tone and vocal flexibility.
  • NEW Practice Routines - Ten new practice routines with downloadable PDFs to help you get the most out of your practicing, and better determine what's next and when.
  • NEW Hot Singing Topics - Overcoming Stage Fright, Singing the Blues, Song Phrasing & Timing, Vocal Limbering, How to use songs as warm-up's, Improving Breath Management, Improving Vocal Tone, Listening vs. Hearing, and much more.
  • NEW Re-Organized Curriculum - For easier navigation, interaction and location to find what you're looking for.

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Feb 7
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jeannie devaYou love to sing. You do whatever it takes to sound good. But it’s not always easy. You have your embarrassing moments. Sometimes your voice feels tight. Sometimes you get the note but not always with the best tone. Sometimes your voice cracks and you run out of air too soon. But you keep on going because you’re determined to do this wonderful, magical thing that for some possibly inexplicable reason you can’t imagine life without – the magic and the power of singing.

But could it ever feel easier?  Many singers tend to do a few specific things which actually make singing harder. Here are 3 “tricks of the trade” I’ve created that make singing easier no matter your style.

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Jan 3
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mic stand nightamres

There’s a piece of equipment almost all singers use which I used to take for granted. That is, until I had a series of mishaps with it that disrupted my performance and shattered my swagg.   Since that period of trials and tribulations, I began watching other singers - and discovered that I was not alone.

Nowadays it’s pretty common knowledge: If you are a singer you’ll need to use a microphone. There is such a thing as good and bad mic technique; but what about the mic stand? I never knew there was anything to know about this slender metallic object upon which my mic perched, until…

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Dec 11
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Free beginner guitar lessons now available

Now you can access a brand new series of beginner guitar lessons for free! This easy-to-follow, step-by-step program offers high-definition video lessons that walk you through the fundamentals of learning acoustic guitar - including all the essential guitar chords, picking, strumming, easy acoustic guitar songs, and much more.  Taught by the great guitarist Scott Law, Acoustic Guitar 101 is the perfect way to get you playing fast! 

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Nov 26
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holiday gift idea

Need a Holiday gift idea? This Holiday Season share the gift that keeps on giving with an ArtistWorks Gift Certificate! They make the perfect Holiday gift for any musician or artist in your life (maybe that person is you, so put this on your wish list!). 

We also have physical Gift Cards available on Amazon for the following schools:

Purchase here: ArtistWorks Gift Certificates

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Nov 23
Jeannie Deva

straining to singYou can hear it in the quality and feel it in your throat when it happens. The muscles tense and pull, your tone gets kind of pinched, pitchy and shrill. And if your voice doesn’t break you can consider yourself lucky.

Perhaps you only experience vocal strain on certain occasions. You might think it’s because you weren’t born to sing in certain keys or just have a naturally low voice or the song is wrong for you (even though you love it).

And it’s true; you can lower the key or simply cut out certain songs from your repertoire. But, there is a hidden reason why you may find yourself straining. Not knowing what it is makes it easy to blame it on other things. That, not being the real reason, keeps the solution illusive and at arm’s length. So, are you ready for the unveiling of the guilty parties?

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Nov 14
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nodules and polypsJeannie Deva has posted a new monthly vocal tip about nodules and polyps. Find about the causes, treatment, and prevention of these dreaded vocal maladies. Click on the image to read! 

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Nov 1
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singing workshop with jeannie deva

If you are or can be in Hollywood, California on Saturday November 16th, AND you are a singer, this is the place to be!

SINGERS - TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL HOLLYWOOD VOCAL-PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

with Jeannie Deva, Celebrity Voice and Performance Coach and ArtistWorks teacher 

This totally interactive vocal workshop will include:

  • The 9 elements that will hold you back, weaken your vocal confidence & limit your impact - and what to do about them!
  • How to make a song your own, free your voice & liberate your performance.
  • How to reduce strain, & increase range, consistency & stamina, power & passion.
  • Fast-acting exercises that will amaze you.
  • Laser-precise coaching & tools to build confidence, release expressivity & be elevated to a new level of vocal performance.

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Oct 9
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preparing for vocal recording

The most important element of a recording is all too frequently given the least amount of time for preparation and recording. Yes, sadly, it’s the vocals.

Lack of preparation along with little understanding of the art of vocal recording can make it difficult or impossible to achieve a high quality captivating studio vocal within budget. Whether you’re recording a cover song or an original, acoustic or band arrangement, here are several effective steps you can take to improve your vocal recordings.

Song Choice: Sing songs with messages you believe in and which showcase the best qualities of your voice. Unless you’re purposely trying to be an impersonator of another artist such as a tribute band, your song choices should be ones that present who you are as an artist.

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Sep 11
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music theory lessons

A New Resource for All ArtistWorks Members

As of today, ArtistWorks offers a comprehensive Online Music Theory Workshop! This essential course is free to all subscribing members of ArtistWorks’ 24 Music and Art schools. Practical music theory enhances aural skills and makes players more confident and intuitive in their playing. This added benefit of membership is just one of the offerings that demonstrates ArtistWorks’ ongoing mission to be the primary online destination for artists and players at all levels, who want to enhance their skills.

 

music theory lessons

A New Resource for All ArtistWorks Members

As of today, ArtistWorks offers a comprehensive Online Music Theory Workshop! This essential course is free to all subscribing members of ArtistWorks’ 24 Music and Art schools. Practical music theory enhances aural skills and makes players more confident and intuitive in their playing. This added benefit of membership is just one of the offerings that demonstrates ArtistWorks’ ongoing mission to be the primary online destination for artists and players at all levels, who want to enhance their skills.

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