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Forming Vowels: Fishes & Smileys

If you’re the kind of singer who doesn’t move your lips much no matter what the words are, I have a few tips which will make your diction clearer and your output louder, all without sounding like you’re standing on a musical theater stage.

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Trick Notes for Singers

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What is Vocal Straining?

The word ‘straining’ is often used when critiquing a singer.  What does it mean?  Well, it depends on who you ask.  Joe Q Public uses the word often this way: “I went on a monster roller-coaster, screamed my head off and really strained my voice.”  In that meaning, straining refers to hurting the vocal cords resulting in throat pain and a cracking voice. 

Q & A with Lis Lewis - Auditions & Recording

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Dear Lis,
Help! I’ve got a huge audition for a girl group and I want to do a great job. Do you have any tips for me?
Molly

Sometimes you have to be willing to howl like a dog in order to sing like a bird

Wouldn't it be great if you could send your voice to obedience school just like a dog?

Making the Words Sing

If you’re serious about performance, then I’m sure you’re familiar with the amount of practice involved in getting a song to that perfect point.