Category: Writing
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Songs for the Choral Auditions
Great songs for soprano, alto, tenor and bass voices. Here are some songs categorised by voice type and genre – appropriate for choir auditions. Award winning Music Director and Choral Clinician Brian Wismath encourages singers who are thinking of joining a choir to go and hear that choir in person: ‘Get a sense as to…
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Steamer, Vaporizer or Nebulizer – What’s the Diff?
Dr. Anthony Jahn shares when each one matters for your voice. Steamers and Rebulizers – do they really make a difference? Let’s address your concerns. Dr Jahn, A lot of my friends are session singers and they are raving about personal steamers and nebulizers, but they don’t seem to know the difference. Is there a…
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The 7 Best Audition Tips You’ll Ever Hear
Is there a sure-fire way to nail your audition? Whether it’s a reality show, a local band, a cruise ship spot or a musical, these audition tips may just make all the difference on the big day. So, you’ve picked your song, you’ve got a sparkly outfit and some killer moves. But is there a…
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The Breathy Voice – Who, What, When, Where & Why Not
Others do it, so can I sing breathy too? Leading vocal coach, Jaime Babbitt, takes on the phenomenon of ‘whisper pop’, the breathy quality that even bombastic belters sometimes use. Ah, let us take a few moments to reflect on that that breathy, airy, ethereal quality found in many of today’s singers’ voices. It’s been…
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The Husky Voice – How to User it in Good Health
Get the Dark Sound Healthily You can learn to sing with a ‘dark’, husky sonic sound, without dire vocal trouble -says Jaime Babbitt Husky, sensuous voices: we love hearing them, both in songs and in speech. What’s the appeal? (NOTE: ‘Husky’ is not to be confused with “raspy”–that’s another article, ha.) Well, studies have shown…
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The Most Important Sound Gear at Live Gigs for Singers
Kevin Alexander shares what the most important live sound equipment is to have when performing. KEVIN ALEXANDER Sound Engineer | Technologist | Co-founder of Singdaptive This week’s Tips from the Team are all about vocal effects! Today, we hear from sound engineer, technologist and Singdaptive co-founder, Kevin Alexander on some vocal effect terminology and turn-offs.…
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Expensive Recording Gear for Singers – Myths and Facts
Kevin Alexander illuminates the truth about expensive recording gear. KEVIN ALEXANDER Sound Engineer | Technologist | Co-founder of Singdaptive This week’s Tips from the Team are all about vocal recording gear! We asked sound engineer, technologist and Singdaptive co-founder, Kevin Alexander, to compile some advice on choosing gear to record your vocals. Access to Expensive…
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Three Things Singers Can Learn From James Taylor
There’s a lot to learn from hits like Sweet Baby James His voice has been described as a warm fireplace, a pair of your favorite slippers and an amaretto bubble bath -says Jaime Babbitt He could have easily been a tragic figure, but James Taylor found his voice and his place in the world -says Jaime…
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Three Things Singers Can Learn From Joni Mitchell
Iconic songs from an iconic voice There’s something to be said for unequivocally being yourself at any given point in your life: physically, emotionally and vocally -says Jaime Babbitt Former Disney coach Jaime Babbitt shares essential insights on vocal technique: Before the New York City budget cuts, my public high school had the best music…
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Tips On Singing In Your Vocal Range
Kathy Alexander and Jermaine Jones share their thoughts on singing within your vocal range. KATHY ALEXANDER Music Teacher | Vocal Coach | Co-founder of Singdaptive JERMAINE JONES Singer-songwriter | Producer We asked Singdaptive instructors what advice they have on singing within your own vocal range. Today, we hear from singer, author, vocal coach, choir director,…