Lisa Popeil

Sometimes going old skool can be putting your best foot forward.When presenting your package to the world, don’t poo-poo the traditional press kit. Since EPKs (electronic press kits) have...

Oversinging

The term ‘oversinging’ is often bandied about especially when criticizing an ‘American Idol’ contestant or certain singers of the National Anthem. It can be a confusing concept because it actually...

Vocal Fold Closure Techniques - VIDEO!

Lisa Popeil demonstrates vocal fold closure technique and how you can use it in your voice technique. Click the link above to check out Lisa's video on this new vocal lesson!

Myth-Busting

“THROAT SPRAYS HELP ME SING BETTER” Perhaps you have a favorite tea, potion or spray which you swear helps you sing better. But think about it, these nostrums never touch your vocal folds! They...

Belting Basics Part 2

As I stated in my last article (Belting Basics Part 1), the broadest definition of belting may be the best: carrying a speech-like or yell-like sound to the top of one’s range. It is usually loud...

Belting Basics Part 1

Commercial singers outside of the musical theater world may wonder what belting is and isn’t. To be completely truthful, that same conversation is very common even IN the musical theater world!...