Why X-Factor Will Be Better for Singers Than American Idol
Get your Simon fix while you can. Season 9 of American will be one of your last chances to see the brutally honest Britt as a judge on American Idol. That's because Brittan's own X-Factor is coming to the states in fall of 2011. Sure it's a bit to wait, but the it will be worth it when you consider the differences between the two reality show styled talent contests. AMERICAN IDOL X-FACTOR Age Limit: Type: Performance: Training/Support: 16-28 Solo acts only Acapella, then live band Song and wardrobe selection, performance direction once in top group None Solos, duos, groups, you name it. Soundtrack All of those, plus personal mentoring from the judges themselves Rumor has it Paula Abdul might be back for this one, but either way the show format that has launched European stars like Leona Lewis is sure to make a dent in the Idol audience and the talent pool. So if you thought you couldn't get a shot at your dream because of your age or because you're not a solo act, now's the time to ramp up your training and get out there and perform as much as humanly possible. This is your last chance workout! Oh wait, that's another reality show.
Will Your Kid Ever Be a GREAT Singer?
The comment I hear most from parents of singing kids is "well, I know they're never going to be a GREAT singer, but...." And when I hear that, the little voice in my head screams what recently spilled out of my loose lips to a parent of an extremely talented student of mine; "With all due respect, shuuuuuuut uuuup!" If you are a lawyer, there will always be another lawyer you view as more compelling than you. If you are a mechanic, there will be another shop that pulls in more money than yours. If you bake, someone will always have a new design you never thought of. And yes, if you sing, there will ALWAYS be someone you view as much better than you. Ask any 'great singer'. They probably have a few names in mind right now. I have to tell you, as a voice teacher I think there aren't enough 'successful' singers trying to become 'great singers'. But as a parent, I totally get that we want to encourage our kids without giving them false hopes when we're not sure they can achieve what they dream of. Besides, as someone who ...
5 Easy Ways to Wow Your Crowd in 2010
Forget losing weight, saving money and getting organized. This New Year’s there’s a resolution you can have 100% success with by following five easy steps; making every performance a show stopper. It doesn’t matter if you’re an indie artist, singing covers or even doing musicals, start sneaking one or more of these great vocal tips into your next performance and you’ll not only add to your own styling ability, but these tested and true tips will get your audience on their feet and coming back for more. 5. Sing phrases, not notes. Singing notes is like hearing a violin pluck every tone of a song. Nice enough. But connecting the phrases is like the ebb and flow of the bow skillfully singing a story. Most singers sing notes, probably because we’re so focused on not missing any of them! But when you take a line and sing it long and connected, it not only improves the listenability of your performance, it allows you to do number four…. 4. Tell a story. Anyone can sing a song. And regardless of how talented you may be, there are plenty of people who can probably sing it better. But ...
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