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Today marks the final audition for season 11 of American Idol. ELEVEN SEASONS! That’s probably why it feels like we’ve never known a world without American Idol. And eleven seasons has brought literally millions of singing hopefuls through the doors of stadiums across the country for their chance at the coveted title of American Idol. [...]
Click to Listen to Audio [display_podcast] Shout Outs for Encouraging Singers If there’s one core reason I do what I do it’s to encourage other singers. So in this episode of The Voice Club Podcast I give a special shout out to some of you who keep encouraging others on the blog. This is [...]
Day 2 of the Seattle X-Factor auditions is now behind me. The thousands of aspiring singers voices are still ringing in my ears; some great, a lot of good and a good measure of….not. The golden tickets are still being cautiously handed out as I type. And another thing that’s happening right now is that [...]
Should you audition for The X Factor? How do you know if it’s worth it? Sure there’s the 5 million dollar recording contract with Sony Records for the winner, but let’s be honest; TV talent contests are 95% TV show and 5% talent focused. I’m not dissing them. They serve a purpose and can give an artist great exposure, but if you believe the only thing you can get out of them is top prize then you’ll miss the other benefits opportunities like these can bring you. So let’s break it down.
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 [...]
It’s American Idol time again. I don’t know about you, but I always especially enjoy the first episodes where we see the best of the best… and the worst of the worst. And when it comes to the less than great singers I always find myself a little ticked at the people who love them. Why would you let someone you love go on national television only to be ridiculed and embarrassed when they don’t sound anywhere near as good as they think they do?
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Kim Snyder, the Performers Personal Trainer and creator of The Voice Club has shared the stage with major label artists, has been heard on jingles campaigns for The Kansas City Royals, Anderson Erickson and as the voice of the Sprint phone, Hallmark, Disney, and the NFL. She's also a network level audio producer.
