Songwriting 101 This recent interview discusses the process and method behind writing a song. Join professional songwriter and producer at Throga Records, Johnny Cummings, and student Carson Venne, as they deconstruct their latest piece. To contact Johnny regarding private online lessons, visit ThrogaRecords.com AUTHOR: RICHARD FINK IV
Warm Up or Not to Warm Up? There I was googling away, when I came across an interesting article in regards to Jennifer Hudson and Ed Sheeran not vocally warming up before a show. This caught my eye as I had always just presumed everyone did. It’s true this article could have been out of…
How Can I Improve My Voice Quickly? Is a question I get asked a lot by singers and non-singers. The short and long answer is that improving your voice is not always ‘quick process’ but you can see ‘improvements quickly’ if you invest time and effort into understanding your voice. Singing songs alone is not…
6 Ways to Get In Daily Vocal Gym Training As singers, life can feel like a juggling act trying to fit all of the things we want and need to do into our waking hours. To reach full vocal potential, it is necessary to be consistent in training our voices. Many singers allot time to…
How to Stay Healthy During Long Rehearsal Periods For any singer who has been involved in a theatrical production, touring show, or long standing gig, maintaining vocal health is a major concern. The long hours of practice day after day, and nightly shows can cause much fatigue to any singer if proper care is not…
Health Benefits of Being in a Choir! What a joy it has been seeing my choir evolve. A year ago I remember my very first choir session, around 20 turned up, I was very nervous not fully knowing what to expect. People from all walks of life, ages, nationalities, all coming together for their love…
Voice Lessons Are Not Just For Kids Many people consider voice lessons to be an activity just for children. It is true that I teach a lot of children and teens but I really love working with adults too. Adults understand the investment they are making in themselves. There is usually more motivation and committed…
Taking a Mental Time-Out After a Performance After a performance, you may go through a whole range of feelings. It is not unusual for a performer to experience a mixture of emotions – euphoria, relief, anxiety, anger, and disappointment, to name a few. It is only when some time has passed, that you can take…
Do Singers HAVE To Warm Up? AUTHOR: RICHARD FINK IV
Pros and Cons of Singing with and without TonsilsEverything you need to know about tonsils as a singer and speaker! As a vocal coach for over 20 years, I have had a front row seat to the pros and cons of singers and professional speakers having their tonsils removed. For those of you worried about…