Submitted by Jeannie Deva on Fri, 11/22/2013 - 23:03
You 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.
Submitted by Jeannie Deva on Wed, 10/09/2013 - 16:08
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.
Submitted by Jeannie Deva on Mon, 09/09/2013 - 17:18
Have you been using Practice Routine 3 as your practice guide?
There are two new Practice Routines - #4 and #5 - which you'll find now in the Study Materials section of the school.
If you're not up to them yet, can take a look to see what's up ahead if you want, but continue working with the Practice Routine that's right for you and soon you'll get there.
Whether you're new to singing or an experienced Pro, the same steps taken in sequence apply. You'll understand why as you accomplish each step. New vistas with your voice await your discovery!
And remember, I'm here to help with personalized one-on-one guidance.
Submitted by Jeannie Deva on Wed, 08/28/2013 - 21:43
Otherwise known as stage projection, presence or charisma, the ability to command your performance space is an essential ingredient to your song delivery and performance success. When you perform, if you are closed-in to yourself, you will not be able to emanate enough energy from the stage and to the audience to create much if any impact. Conversely, extroverting your attention outward to your audience can help to give you a sense of space and certainty into which you can project yourself and your communication.
Submitted by Jeannie Deva on Sun, 08/04/2013 - 17:15
Lyrics and melody being the center of attention for most music fans, great vocals are arguably the most essential element of successful song performance.
Submitted by Jeannie Deva on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 17:45
Harmonizing with other Singers, by Jeannie Deva
For those of you already singing in or desiring to sing in a group with other voices, here is some information and tips on this fun but often challenging setting.
No matter how many other singers are in the group, there is, of course going to be a melody. Sometimes the arrangement moves this melody from one singer or chorus section to another, and many times the melody is sung by only one singer or, for example in a chorus, is sung only by the soprano section.
All the other parts are harmony parts. The harmony parts can be considered melodies as well, but as they are not the lead melodic line, they support what is thought of as the melody.
Submitted by Jeannie Deva on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 10:43
It’s been a few months since we launched the Vocal School and I’d love to know what you think... I'm excited by the great progress here and seeing a lot of good effort going into the lessons. So if you're enjoying the school send me a Video Exchange, and instead of asking a question, give me a quick testimonial about your experience. We all love positive feedback, and your experience could be very helpful to other people who might be interested in joining. If you're not sure where to upload your video for this, just click here!