Category Archives: Performing
7 Tips fora Better Music Performance, a Mini Guide!
Performing in front of a crowd; however, small it may be, takes a toll on one’s nerves. One shouldn’t let anxiety win. Most of the time people feel anxious as they throw up or start getting cramps.
Reading Your Audience
By Vinny Ribas 2015 Any time you are performing live, it is important to be able to be able to read your audience. It doesn’t matter if you’re playing a coffee house, a concert or a dance club. Knowing what your audience wants and delivering it will win them over as new fans. Building a…
Don’t Trust Tuned Vocals
© 2011 Judy Rodman Loretta Lynn once said that when you start to believe your own press, you are a fool (or something to that effect. It was a while ago I heard it.) I’d like to use that analogy to make a point about another flattering hype-spinner… tuned vocals.
The Benefits Of Playing Cover Tunes
© 2011 Vinny Ribas It is all too often that I run into singer/songwriters who refuse to perform cover songs. They are afraid it will damage their reputation, or that they will miss the opportunity to be discovered as an original artist, or that they will miss out on having someone hear one of their…
How An Indie Artist Can Get Better Tips
2011 Vinny Ribas Audiences tip you for various reasons. The most common are: •Playing a song they request Playing their ‘favorite song’ •Playing a little past closing time •Making them feel great If you play venues in which tipping is popular, here are some things you can do to increase your chances of getting tipped…
Need To Sing Loud? 11 Tips For Doing It Safely
by Judy Rodman www.judyrodman.com/ Two facts: Unless one only wants to sing for a short while, the voice needs to be protected from strain. However, there are times when a singer wants or needs to sing loud.
19 Causes Of Vocal Strain
By Judy Rodman www.judyrodman.com and www.judyrodmanproductions.com It’s 2011- can you believe it? With the new year filled with fresh possibility, it’s a good time to get to the bottom of any vocal strain you are experiencing. The first step is of course to identify the possible cause(s). Here are the top 19 causes of vocal…
Choosing The Right Songs For Your Performances and CD Project
2010 Vinny Ribas One of the most critical mistakes that many artists make is in choosing the wrong songs to perform in their shows and to record. Song choice is everything, and I can prove it. Think of all of the artists who are not the greatest singers but are superstars because they always sing amazing…
“How To Be (And Get Work As) A Background Singer” by Judy Rodman
By Judy Rodman www.judyrodman.com rodmanjudy@comcast.net Having done over 40 years of studio and live vocal work as well as training other singers, I’ve compiled some qualities that this kind of singing demands. To sing background vocals you need: