Toplining is a vague and confusing topic. The more I've been doing it, the more I realize that most people don't know what it is or aren't sure what it entails. I think it needs to be discussed and defined, so why not do it for you here? I've been a topliner since I was a kid, when my uncle would give me instrumentals to write over. I know, that's a really boring story, but I just wan[...]
Top 10 Artists of 2020 - Each year I recap the most successful artists of the year and see what we can learn from their success. This year will be very different, due to Covid and tour restrictions. However, major artists are still making bank, and we can study them to learn how to emulate their success. Obviously, all of these artists are under major labels. I wrote about why that's i[...]
Halsey is one of the most popular singers today, and she definitely has a unique voice. If you want to learn how to sing like Halsey, here are my best tips and a video! Please note: This post is for entertainment purposes only. I am not a doctor or vocal coach, I am just a session singer and I'm giving you my best tips to sing like Halsey. Please do not attempt to change your natural v[...]
Sing like Dolly Parton: Does it seem impossible? You may feel like your voice is completely different and there are no ways to shape your voice closer to hers. However, there are a few key things you can change to sound closer to her. You may not sing like Dolly Parton exactly, but you'll certainly learn a few things and analyze her voice to make it more like your own! Sing Like Do[...]
Duffy is a Welsh singer/songwriter who made a huge impact on me as a young teen. I wrote about her previously (see that here) after she disappeared, seemingly without explanation, from the music scene almost 10 years ago. Recently, Duffy announced the harrowing, horrible reason behind her departure: she was kidnapped and held hostage for over a month, leading to years of suffering and[...]
Want to sing like Amy Winehouse? Here are my best tips to imitate this late great singing icon. Sing Like Amy Winehouse If you'd prefer to watch the tips instead of read, here is my video where I walk through a lot of these tips: Why would someone want to sing like Amy Winehouse? Why not just use their own voice? For starters, I do think you should usually sound[...]
Help Kids Sing! Today's post is brought to us by Zach VanderGraaf who is also from my home state of Michigan! I'm so excited to have him here and I think you'll love his work! I’m tone-deaf! Or, at least, this is what I hear from adults and kids all the time. Tone deafness is a real thing, but very few people have it. Chances are, you just need some training, b[...]
As a musician, you probably know when creative inspiration hits you need to get it out. Having an at-home music studio can be the perfect way to record your ideas. Plus, an in home recording studio can come in handy during times like the 2020 stay at home movement. I know the idea of a recording studio can seem expensive, but today I’m going to walk you through all of my tips and tricks[...]
In order to sing like Billie Holiday, you have to use your voice in specific ways. Billie Holiday is one of the most prolific jazz singers of all time. She has such a unique style and voice that you automatically know it's her. I first learned to imitate other artists by mimicking her, so she remains my favorite artist to "play pretend." I'm going to show you how I do it, and hopefully yo[...]
If you're a session singer, you'll likely encounter sheet music at some point in your career. If you're a songwriter, you might someday write sheet music. Either way, reading sheet music can be fun and rewarding, and doesn't have to be scary! I'm going to focus on just one part of sheet music today: Bars. This post contains a sponsor, Virtual Sheet Music, Inc. If you buy anything from t[...]
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