Lis Lewis

It’s Sunday morning at 10 AM and I’m hanging around in my pajamas. It’s my day off. The phone rings and it’s Thomas, Rihanna’s tour manager. Do I have time to work with Rihanna today, he asks? Well I...

Winter Woes

Dear Lis, When winter kicks in, my nose starts to run and I wake up every morning with a sore throat. Jim Dear Jim, That’s very common. The heat is on in the house, which dries you out...

Studio Fright

Dear Lis, Why is it that I can sing great at home but when I get into the studio I sound strained? Karen Dear Karen, At home there’s no one watching and judging you. You can sing with...

Q&A: Running With the Melody

Dear Lis, What’s the best way to learn to do vocal runs or riffs? Angela Dear Angela, Vocal runs are groups of notes that move fast. Because they are quick and light they are difficult to hit...

Q&A: Pitch Perfect

Dear Lis, I want to work on my pitch but it’s hard to do by myself since I’m not sure when I’m in tune. George Dear George, There is a wonderful, inexpensive program called ”Vocal Lab“ www.rustykat...

Incredible new class at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles

All right all you last-minute-folks - it's time for you to get up off your Facebook page and sign up for my incredible new class at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles - Community Chorus. It's...

Ask Lis - Demo Dollars - Speaking of Attorneys - Bringing In The House - Down Home

Demo Dollars Dear Lis, My 12 year old daughter is writing songs and singing them. She’s got a lot of talent and she’s really cute. There is a producer who wants to record one of her songs...

Ask Lis - Kids Pop - Have It Out - Scales Not Songs - The Real Deal

Kids Pop Dear Lis, My daughter is 12 and has a beautiful voice. She sings everything from Beyoncé to Mariah Carey to Rihanna. But the lyrics of those songs are not appropriate for her age....

Ask Lis - Good Songs, Good Voice – Now What?

Dear Lis Thanks for coming to my show the other night. I think I sang well and I really got into the songs. But I don’t think the audience really got it. How do I get them involved? Jeremy ...

Ask Lis - Good Songs, Good Voice – Now What?

Dear Lis Thanks for coming to my show the other night. I think I sang well and I really got into the songs. But I don’t think the audience really got it. How do I get them involved? Jeremy...