Vocal Parts ? Vocal Assembly
In this column, I would like to talk about the vocal parts and the proper assembly of them that contributes to the Total Vocal Performance. When a potential student comes to me for assessment and evaluation, I look at many of the components that could be crucial to his future success as a singing performer. […]
Vocal Dyslexia? Anatomy and Psychology of Vocal Performance
Vocal Dyslexia – Anatomy and Psychology of Vocal Performance Often people ask me how I come up with so much material on singing. I write on the subject for several music publications and have written two books on the subject that do not borrow or use any of the standard ideas of other writers and […]
In-Studio Vocal Invitro Fertilization
In this article, I would like to talk about the modern recording studio and its inherent advantages and disadvantages. One of the most frustrating things for me as a music lover is when I see a performer who cannot come even remotely close to reproducing live what we have heard on CD. Unfortunately, this has […]
Safe Voice Revolution
If you spend any time reading music industry publications or follow music-related media, you might have picked up on a recent trend: a lot of high profile performers are “experiencing difficulties?” with their voices. Not to sound insensitive, but in a way, this is actually a blessing in disguise. How so you may ask? They […]
Vocal Science – Flight to the Universe
In the previous article, entitled ‘How Not to Become a Singer’, I outlined, in a humourous and sarcastic way, many of the problems that hinder most aspiring singers. In this month’s column, I would like to seriously offer you a different approach which will hopefully help you learn how to reach your full potential as […]
How Not to Become a Singer (And Work Harder at Doing It)
How NOT to Become a Singer (And Work Harder at Doing It) I thought that in this chapter I would vent a little of my frustration and have some fun while sharing some of the insights I’ve gained over the years regarding myths about learning to sing.) Since everyone knows it takes years of arduous […]
Vocal Producer in the Recording Studio – What’s That? Does it have a Meaning and Significance Conveyed in the English Language, or Should I Perhaps Communicate in ‘Avatarian’?
Vocal Producer in the Recording Studio – What’s That?Does it have a Meaning and Significance Conveyed in the English Language, or Should I Perhaps Communicate in ‘Avatarian’? Everybody knows now that after the premier of the movie ‘Avatar’, people started to learn what’s called now ‘Avatarian’ language. If you ask me, they’ve spoken Avatarian for […]
Vocal Science™ Method: Vocal Innovation and Modernization
What does the Vocal Science™ method entail? And what does it mean: “Vocal Innovation and Modernization”, and why, in this case, it takes place…? The answer is: Now My Reader, this is your riddle…. How does Vocal Science™ Method compares to conventional vocal coaching? The answer is – IT DOESN’T!!! Conventional vocal coaching suggests to do the exact opposite of the […]
Part 3 – Your “Top Vocal Coaches” had said to you: “We don’t know how to bring your voice back to normal and also how to improve your speaking and singing…” We said… “TRY US!”
– Part 3 – Jon S of Detroit USA, came to us in the early part of this year stating exactly what the title reveals. Nevertheless, Jon was a musician and singer for most of his adolescent and his adult life. About 20 years ago, Jon began experiencing some vocal problems (vocal cord strain, vocal […]