Ask the Expert – Advice on headset mics
Teresa Novak asks: Hello! I really need some advice on what type of headset mic would be best for my needs. I’m primarily a lead vocalist in a dance band, but I now play keyboard, as well. Since a neck injury and surgery last year, I can no longer use a handheld mic in on [...]
How much will singing lessons cost me?
In this series on vocal coaching so far we’ve considered why even good singers can benefit from teaching, what you can expect from singing lessons and what to look for in a good teacher. Now we ask how much singing lessons will cost. Cost really does depend on what you want. Teachers will vary hugely in [...]
What to look for in a good singing teacher
In this series on vocal coaching so far we’ve considered why even good singers can benefit from teaching and also what you can expect from singing lessons. But what to look for in a good teacher? Each teacher will be different. You need to find one who works well for you. However there are some [...]
Throat sprays – buy now or lose them – UK legislation changing next month
EU and UK legislation is coming into force at the end of April 2011 which will effectively ban the sale of herbal remedies such as our range of vocal health sprays. Whilst licenses will be available for particular herbs, the cost will be tens of thousands, so it is likely that you will no longer [...]
Tips & guidelines for vocal health products
Which is the best throat spray for you? Some vocal coaches would tell you that if you are singing properly “you don’t need that stuff at all.” We agree, if their student is completely healthy, fully warmed up, fully hydrated, has no bad singing habits and does not have to sing in an air conditioned [...]
What can I expect from singing lessons?
Previously, in the post “Why you really really really need singing lessons” we considered why vocal coaching is useful even for someone who already has a great voice. But what can you expect from a vocal coach? Singing lessons will take a variety of formats, completely dependent on the style of lesson you go for. [...]
Ask the Expert – does drinking water negate the effect of vocal sprays at coating the throat?
Nick Smith emails: “One of the reviews for this product states that you need to drink plenty of water. This would seem to negate the idea of coating the throat to provide some relief from a dry throat. Can you please provide any further details?” We reply: Obviously, hydration is very important and used as [...]
Why you really really need singing lessons
It may seem strange that something that comes as naturally to most people as singing requires tutoring. People often make excuses, or don’t have all the facts in front of them to make a decision as to whether or not to embark on a series of classes. Here I have answered some of the questions [...]
Ask the expert – mic recommendations for a choir
Sara Chambers from Alaska emails with a question: “Hello! Thank you for your good work! I appreciated the article “Ask the Expert – mic recommendations for groups of singers” . However, the choral mic’ing solution didn’t address a “deep” choir, where the male voices may be a few tiers higher than the women, and therefore too [...]
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