Singing Technique Cults
I just got back from Dresden, Germany, the site of the 2009...
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Tag: singing
Forming Vowels: Fishes & Smileys
If you’re the kind of singer who doesn’t move your lips much no matter what the words are, I have...
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Trick Notes for Singers
Have you ever noticed that certain adjacent notes in your range differ noticeably in volume?...
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What is Vocal Straining?
The word ‘straining’ is often used when critiquing a singer. What does it mean? ...
Read MoreSinging Live with Acoustic Guitar
Getting the most out of your mic setup. One of the most straightforward forms of live performance involves singing while accompanying yourself with acoustic guitar. In fact, it’s amazing what some performers can do...
Read MoreAsk Lis – Good Songs, Good Voice – Now What?
Dear Lis Thanks for coming to my show the other night. I think I sang well and I really got into the songs. But I don’t think the audience really got it. How do I get them involved? Jeremy Dear Jeremy You obviously feel...
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Q & A with Lis Lewis – Auditions & Recording
Audition Dear Lis,...
Read MoreAsk The Coach
Q. I’ve been working a lot with hard rock singing. My goal is to hit the high notes, like Sebastian Bach, Kip Winger, and Mark Slaughter, with that hard, edgy sound all the way up. I can sing pretty high, but my...
Read MoreSometimes you have to be willing to howl like a dog in order to sing like a bird
Wouldn’t it be great if you could send your voice to obedience school just like a dog? Wouldn’t it be great if you could send your voice to obedience school just like a dog? As you know, canine classes are as much...
Read MoreMaking the Words Sing
If you’re serious about performance, then I’m sure you’re familiar with the amount of practice involved in getting a song to that perfect point. If you’re serious about performance, then I’m sure...
Read MoreIdle or Idol?
I fantasize about singing every other minute I am awake and then dream about it all night. I have no control over this. The thoughts just come when I’m on line at the grocery store, sitting on an airplane and of...
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Singing Live With Acoustic Guitar
Getting the most out of your mic setup. One of the most straightforward forms of live performance...
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