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Preparing for an Audition
This blog is going to be a loooooong one, as it is a three-parter. But, by the time you’ve finished, you’ll be ready to tackle ANY audition. Here we go! Part One: TO SING OR NOT TO SING-THAT IS THE QUESTION I must admit; once upon a time I was swept away by the American […]
Continue readingFinding the Right Vocal Coach
There are certain professionals in the field who have downplayed the importance of vocal teaching programs, seemingly convinced that these programs are of no use, and believing technique can only be taught one on one. I must disagree to a point. You can learn technique from a book, video, or program, but if you seek […]
Continue readingLearning to Sustain Longer Pitches
I have been blessed with the ability to hold out notes for what seems like an eternity. Whenever I perform, I am always asked the same question: “How do you hold out your notes that long?” I always tell them the same few answers. “Practice, practice, practice,” and, “If you follow the vocal training program […]
Continue readingFood for Voice
Disclaimer: The following list is not intended to treat, diagnose, or prevent any disease or illness. Before taking any of the following vitamins, mineral, or herbs, I urge you to contact your physician for consideration, and proper dosage amounts. I have been asked many times if there were any “tricks” to keep your voice healthy. […]
Continue readingInstrumental Maintenance (for the Voice)
Well singers, I’m sure that you are aware that your instrument, AKA your voice, is made up of many moving parts to complete the “whole” instrument. To maintain the operation of your instrument, you must keep these parts lubricated to prevent friction buildup. This is similar to using oil to keep a car engine running […]
Continue readingFighting Flu Season (The Singer’s Solution)
Ah, the Fall is here and it’s cold season once again. As a singer, were all weary of becoming a flu magnet. Luckily, there are precautions that you can take to battle, prevent, and flush a cold from your system. The following features a partial excerpt from my book Raise Your Voice to help keep […]
Continue readingNew AmpliTube® release for iPhone, iPad adds iOS 7 support, featuring Inter-App Audio routing system
The most popular guitar-playing and recording-studio app adds iOS 7 support and Inter-App Audio functionality September 24, 2013: IK Multimedia, the pioneer and global leader in music-creation software, mobile apps and music-making hardware for musicians, engineers and producers, is pleased to announce a new version of AmpliTube for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, the full-featured […]
Continue readingFall is here…Time for Superior Vocal Health
Back in 2000 as September crept upon me, I started to notice an itch in my throat that lingered for days. Days turned into weeks and fear set in. Nodes, possibly? I had to know. So I visited my ENT and requested he use an endoscope to review the condition of my vocal cords- that […]
Continue readingNew product from IK Multimedia
Check out the new iRig Pro. THis gadget it for serious IK App users! http://www.ikmultimedianews.com/form.do?agnCI=1&agnFN=JDFullViewForm&agnUID=1.w5.21st3.wkh.gqs0lrhill
Continue readingVendera’s Reviews: UV Aid
As a vocal coach for many singers worldwide, I am not only always looking for ways to keep my singers in top shape vocally, but physically as well. For those of you who have read my book Raise Your Voice and Superior Vocal Health by Davbid Aaron Katz, you know just how important vocal health is in […]
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