Here is a list of audition songs to consider for musical theatre or pageant auditions: A Accentuate the Positive A Change In Me A Change Is Gonna Come Adele’s Laughing Song Die Fledermaus A Dream With Your Name On It After You Ah Sweet Mystery of Life Ain’t No Mountain High Enough Medley Ain’t No…
Posts Categorized: Vocal Training Tips
Tricia Grey, MM Interview
TRICIA GREY, MM INTERVIEW 1. What age or event in your life made you decide to make music your life and career? I don’t ever remember NOT singing. I sang for show and tell. I sang for kids on the school bus. I made my 5 brothers and sisters learn all the parts to every…
THE IMPORTANCE OF VOCAL ONSET
TRICIA GREY, MM Onset can be defined as the manner in which a vocal tone is initiated. The initiation of vocal tone determines the quality of the sound, and thus is of primary importance to us as singers and teachers. I would like to discuss the various types of onset here, and to make…
What Should I Avoid as a Singer?
To avoid losing your voice or harming your vocal folds, you should consult the list below and take it seriously. It will take self-control, but in the end, like everything else, the hard work will pay off. Avoid drinking alcohol, even wine. These harmful drinks are dehydrating and may affect the mucosa of the vocal…
Singing Lessons: How to Choose the Right Voice Teacher or Vocal Coach
So, you’ve seen one of the many television shows such as American Idol, The Voice, or The X-Factor, and you have decided that singing is your passion. You would like to someday be on one of these shows, or perhaps touring the world with a band of your own. You go out one evening and…
Why Take Singing Lessons?
Do think that singing and voice lessons are only for opera singers? Do you think that working with a voice teacher or vocal coach will change the unique quality of your voice? Many Rock, Pop, Gospel and R & B singers who come to my Sing Like a Star vocal studios for lessons have these…
How to Sing Like Adele
British pop superstar Adele has had her share of vocal problems, and I discussed these at length in a prior blog, posted on my website. For this blog I would like to explore the many wonderful things about Adele’s singing that have won her millions of loyal fans worldwide. What is it about her voice,…
Singing Tips: How to Sing with Vibrato
Vibrato is a variation in pitch that should happen when a singer sustains or holds out a note. It makes the sound richer, fuller, and more professional sounding. A good vibrato will make the vocal quality more beautiful, while an incorrectly produced vibrato can destroy the beauty of a voice. A beautiful vibrato will occur…
How To Sing With Power
In all styles and genres of singing, one of the most sought after skills is more power. Many people think they sound pretty good singing along with their favorite star in the shower or in the car, but when they try to stand alone, they realize something is missing. That “something” is often the ability…
Singing Better High Notes
High notes are often the bane of a singer’s life. Great high notes can make the difference between an amazing performance that brings the crowd to its feet, or a mediocre one that barely gets noticed. Even great singers like Jennifer Hudson sometimes miss the mark, as seen on a performance of the National Anthem…
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