The Naked Vocalist | Advice And Lessons On Singing Technique, Voice Care And Style - Chris Johnson And Steve Giles

Today we discuss techniques for building strength into head voice and the upper range to help you try and develop that intense sound needed for many contemporary genres. Also, a singer had found that they overdone it over the past month and was suffering from a strained voice. Resting the voice was one part of the discussion, but changing ongoing vocal behaviours became the more pertinent point.

In Episode 6 we look at just a few of the reasons why people experience inconsistency in their singing from one day to the next... it's such a massive subject it could fill it's own podcast! We also check out singing lessons and what to expect from them. From the format and teaching styles to your approach as a student and how to make the most out of each session. Lastly we look at when to practice. There is no optimum for this... it really depends on the singers needs, desires or issues. For more helpful stuff listen to us, and chip in at our social media sites:www.facebook.com/tnvquestionswww.twitter.com/tnvquestions

This episode is a must for anyone into Musical Theatre, as amazing coach Rachel gives us the hints and tips to succeed in the industry. Rachel has worked on Glee, Greys Anatomy and countless Broadway shows so she is more than qualified to help. She talks about the heavy schedule of a MT singer, how to deal with character roles and the voices needed and also helps out with auditions and how to choose a song. Aside from giving all of this great advice she is also a lovely person so be sure to tune in!

In this episode we talk about the different registers of the voice, how they work resonantly and muscularly, and how that can relate to voice training. With that background in mind we look at 3 awesome techniques that you can use to take the edge of those tricky notes by adjusting lyrics, and hit them with more ease and better tone. Todays example songs: Set Fire To The Rain - Adele and Lately - Stevie Wonder.

In Episode 3 of The Naked Vocalist we are super lucky to have an amazing guests with us - Dave Stroud. Dave is a vocal coach in LA who works with some of the music industry's top artists as well as being a busy entrepreneur. Dave speaks to us about his life, succeeding as an artist today, the importance of technique and how he helps his clients with their crazy schedules. A must listen for any artist and business minded singer or coach.

Welcome back! In this episode we look firstly at the use of key changing lines UP to experience lifting away from tension. Sounds mad but it's an often used tool in the vocal studio.With two related questions about making money from your voice we discuss ways of getting gigs, both for a hobbyist and a professional.Please join us for this episode and check out the show notes at www.thenakedvocalist.com for supporting information. Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes to keep up with us automatically.

In todays episode of The Naked Vocalist we introduce ourselves to you for the first time and give you a little insight into what will be coming up in future episodes, and a little about our history as singing teachers.We get in to some Q&A from followers around the areas of vocal warm ups and stage compression which had some valuable information to take away.FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/tnvquestionsTwitter: https://twitter.com/tnvquestionsEmail: tnvquestions@gmail.com