Andrea Bensmiller

Some nights when I’m really totally fried like crazy I watch Hulu on my computer. People who know me know that I don’t really watch much TV. In fact, right now, I don’t even own a TV. I know that’s...

When Life Gives You Lemons...

I’ll be honest...I was dreading having to go to NAMM this year. But I learned something really important.For a few reasons, but the primary one being that last year’s show was a drag. It was the...

Nearfield and Midfield Studio Monitors, Rokit Monitors, Pt 2

What's the difference? Andrea explains:

A Brief History of Singing, Pt 2

So...how does history affect YOU? Well, if you're a singer...in lotsa ways. The biggest distinction in singing in terms of these changes, is the complexity of the melody. Today’s pop music—highly...

A Brief History of Singing, Pt 1

Think singing hasn't changed much over the years? Think again. And if you don't know, your practice could be held back... I have had a lot of voice students lately who are trying to achieve the...

Divas, Drugs and Death - Why US?

We’ve lost another one. When the news broke yesterday: a wave of total sadness. It just never gets any easier and they just keep coming: Michael, Amy, and now, Whitney.This isn’t going to be a...

NAMM 2012: Andrea's TOP 10 Rockin' Things

NAMM 2012 was AWESOME! Come inside and check out the Top 10 things I loved this year... 1. Alan Parson’s Playing Quadraphonic version of "Money" from Dark Side of the Moon. Alan Parsons and Dave...

Free Your Mind...There is No Spoon

One of the things that I see in musicians all around me is an enormous difference in growth between the ones who are able to set their minds free. And those that aren’t. What’s your mind got to...

When It's Time to Run Your Own Band

I know, I know. You’ve been in a million bands by now. Good ones, bad ones...and probably ... everything in between. They last. They don’t last. They make money. They crash and burn...

Hell’s Kitchen is for Children

I like to cook. Probably too much. I can easily waste a whole night doing nothing but drinking wine planning some elaborate meal, then cooking it for like 3 hours and being totally engrossed in the...