10 Steps to Recording Your Own Christmas Album

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My Homemade Christmas AlbumThere is no more appreciated gift for your parents or adult relatives than something personal that they will keep for all time. So this year, why not make a Christmas album to give as a gift? It’s much simpler, and cheaper than you might think. Here are the 10 steps to get it done by Christmas:

Getting Your Music Online

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If you want people to find your music, you’ve got to get it online.  Online artist pages are not just for active indies or labeled artists.  They’re for anyone wanting to share what they’re doing; for fun, to sell music online or to help potential gigs book you. So what do you need to launch [...]

Why Most Voice Teachers Don't Sing

Why Most Voice Teachers Don't Sing

I love our Voice Club Student Sing Nights.  It’s a great opportunity for students to get out and perform songs they love in front of many people who like them, which is always a bonus.  But we had a really weird one not too long ago.  It was kind of like watching a Nascar crash [...]

Why Most Voice Teachers Don’t Sing

I love our Voice Club Student Sing Nights.  It’s a great opportunity for students to get out and perform songs they love in front of many people who like them, which is always a bonus.  But we had a really weird one not too long ago.  It was kind of like watching a Nascar crash [...]

DIY Home Recording Booth

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Just about ready to tear down the studio for the big move so I thought I’d show you how I built it in the first place. A recording booth can be as simple as a microphone in your closet (great sound absorption). But when you’re ready to take your home recording to the next level, $100-300 can build you a vocal booth that sounds just as good (sometimes better) than the pre-built units that can sell for over ten grand.

Here’s how I built mine, incase you’d like a few ideas.

Strengthen a Wimpy Voice

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Soft, breathy singing is for children and angels. So what do you do it that’s all that comes out? Whether it’s just certain notes or all of them, here are some simple tips to start discovering your vocal strength.

How to Sing with Emotion

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There is a difference between singers and true performers. One of the most notable is their ability to personalize the emotion of every song they sing. So how do you do it without looking like a bad actor?

How to be a Power Singer

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Wanna sing like a rock star or just project power in your next musical theatrical debut? Here are the right… and wrong ways to do it.

What’s YOUR Excuse? (and how to get rid of it)

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Vocal instructor Kim Snyder and an associate talk about the most common excuses singers use and tell you what to do next time yours come around.

The Difference Between Technique & Styling

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Learn what even most voice teachers don’t understand and why it can make the difference in guessing how to sing or knowing.