I was not a good singer when I was young. I loved singing, but no one else loved it when I sang. And I thought it would always be that way. I was told I could never have a professional singing voice. That was false. Anyone can become a good singer. You, too, can learn to […]
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Best Karaoke Songs
We’ve all been there. You’re at a karaoke place with your friends and one of them (maybe even you) chooses a song that’s way too hard for them. They butcher it and it’s so painful to watch. The audience actually feels embarrassed just to witness this disaster, not to mention how the actual “singer” feels. […]
Singing Lessons Online: From Free Voice Lessons to Vocal Coaches
Singing Lessons come in many forms and and at different prices. You can find tons of free lessons online or you can pay for private voice lessons from a vocal coach. Or you can land somewhere between the two extremes. Below, I’ll look at the different options for singing lessons and help you find the best […]
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DBX 286S Review (Affordable Mic Preamp That Does Everything You Need)
Great preamps cost a ton of money. At least that’s what manufacturers of expensive microphone preamps want you to believe. And there is some truth to it. As usual: you get what you pay for. If you spring for a professional level model like the Avalon VT-737SP, you get professional level sound quality and complete […]
Songs To Sing To Your Girlfriend (Romantic Tunes To Dedicate To Your Crush)
Few things express love better than music. Singing to your girlfriend or to a crush will let her know how you feel in a way that is far more special than merely saying the words. But you can’t sing just any song. Ideally, you want to serenade your girlfriend with a song she loves, but […]
Avalon VT-737SP Review (Is This Channel Strip With Preamp Worth The Cost?)
A great microphone is not enough. Neither is a quality guitar or other instrument. Without a great preamplifier, or a channel strip that contains a great preamp, spending money on a good mic or instrument is a waste. And if you want to get the best possible sound, you need the best possible preamp. And […]
Shure SM7B Review (Can A Dynamic Mic Really Excel For Studio Vocals?)
A dynamic mic for recording vocals in a studio? I know we generally think of studio recording as a job for condenser mics, but dynamic ones aren’t as rare in the studio as you might think. Of course, you don’t want to use just any old microphone. You want a dynamic microphone like the Shure […]
Audio-Technica AT2035 Review (Does This Budget Microphone Deliver?)
The Audio-Technica AT2035 occupies an important position in the market. It is one of the few good microphones to bridge that gap between cheap and expensive. For studio or home recording, you generally want a condenser microphone. But deciding which one to get is far from easy. After doing a bit of research, it starts […]
Rode NT1-A Review (Great Budget Microphone For Home Recording)
The Rode NT1-A is extremely popular. A large reason for that is the low price. It is rare to find a condenser microphone selling in this price range. Naturally, this microphone can’t compete with much more expensive professional level models. But where exactly does it fall behind? What do you lose by saving money on […]
10 Simple Vocal Warm-Ups You Need To Do To Avoid Damaging Your Voice
We all know you need to warm up before playing a sport. You can feel it. If you don’t warm up first, your muscles feel tight. Only after warming up do you feel loose and ready to hit the gym, court, field, etc. Things aren’t quite so obvious when it comes to singing. We can’t […]
AKG C414 XLII Review (Great All-Around Microphone)
Some mics are perfect for vocals. But they don’t do a good job with instruments. Others are great for a specific type of instruments. But they don’t capture other instruments well. And let’s not even talk about their ability to capture vocals. If you’re in a band that performs a lot, this is not much […]
Sennheiser e945 Review (Is This Dynamic Microphone Worth The Cost?)
If you’ve seen a lot of live shows, chances are you’ve seen the Sennheiser e945 microphone in action plenty of times. It is a favorite among professional musicians and has developed a reputation as being tough and durable; as a mic that can withstand even the roughest touring schedule and that can survive the drops […]
How To Sing With A Cold (Or A More Serious Illness) And Avoid Making It Worse
To sing or not to sing. That is the question. And it’s a hard one to answer when you’re sick. You certainly don’t feel like singing when you have a cold or a sore throat or some other ailment that leaves you feeling run down and fatigued. But sometimes you have a performance or audition […]
