While you were at the studio recording the band you assembled for your demo session, you may have noticed that guy in the plaid flannel shirt with the beanie who looked cooler than just about everybody else. After he...
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The gear is set up. The engineer is sitting behind the console listening to his assistant...
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Usually the first thing that happens after a song is written is the recording of what is known as...
Read MoreA friend of mine forwarded me a video of her daughter singing a couple of songs in what looks like her high school auditorium, followed by a request asking if I could do anything to help her: vocal coaching, guitar lessons,...
Read MoreAt some point you are going to have to perform your songs for a live audience, so it’s best to be prepared. A great way to cut your teeth on live performance is to participate at an open mic at a local bar (or a not so...
Read MoreAt some point performing your songs is going to move from your writing room and living rooms of various friends’ homes to the stage, and you’re going to have your title changed from songwriter to singer/songwriter. If this is...
Read MoreIt is intriguing to look at the outside of a CD of an artist’s new release. Perhaps it’s their second release, or maybe it’s their 20th. How do they do it? Where does all this creativity come from? How much of this them and how...
Read MoreSuppose you want to record a musician who plays guitar and sings at the same time. The vocalist is self-accompanied on acoustic guitar. This seems like an easy miking situation. Just put a mic on the singer, another on the...
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The lead vocal is the most important part of a pop song, so it’s critical to record it right. To...
Read MoreLiz Longley (Philadelphia, PA, USA) won the top prize at Sixth annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards). The singer-songwriter also won first prize in the Folk category. Liz is a Berklee College of Music student and...
Read MoreIf you’ve been singing musical theater and you want to make the switch to pop/rock music there are some things you need to know. The vocal training you’ve had up to now has given you some useful basics… breath...
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CD: Evident On this new release from Engine Company Records, native New Yorker Melissa Giges...
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