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Music Theory Shortcuts

PS — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:14:58 +0000

Well kids, it has been a while since I’ve had the time to inflict you with my mumblings. Had a ton of fun recording with a bevy of beauties this past two months and now things have calmed down and my idle mind is looking for something to prattle on about. Today’s lecture will be Continue reading →

Our Friend The Voiced Consonant

PS — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:49:06 +0000

To continue on the subject of Mouth Mechanics in general and Voiced Consonants in particular, Here is a little written homework assignment for all of you singers who are not competing for the title “LQBM” (Least Qualified Band Member.) To review definitions for a moment, Voiced Consonants are those sounds which are not vowels, are Continue reading →

Who The Hell Are You Anyway?

PS — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:31:09 +0000

Establishing an instantly recognizable identity can be the most elusive ingredient in building a career as a young musical artist. We see the difficulty every time we tune in to American Idol. Young artists competing for public recognition struggle every week to be whatever it is they think will keep them on the show another Continue reading →