Sophie Shear from Singing Success
Confidence. It’s a big word, with a bittersweet aftertaste. How does it really work? Are there really singers who just have this freakishly unrealistic ability to get up on stage and NEVER feel inadequate ? And are the rest of us bound to an eternity of constant wondering, “am I good enough to do this?”
Well I have good news, and bad news. Yes the two extremes exist, but most of us fall right in the middle. It’s part of the human condition to fear failure to the point of holding our progress hostage. That’s how we were created. The bad news is, even professional vocal coaches second-guess themselves and their abilities. Everybody does to a certain degree. The good news is, that no matter which side of the spectrum you fall on, there are ways to increase the number of times you feel confident, and decrease the number of times you don’t.
First, know what to expect out of your voice. Confidence starts with good technique and training, and the ability to use it. Think back to when you drove a car for the first Read the rest of this entry »
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Dreams do come true. If only you believe in yourself and develop your talent, you too can become a successful singer. Let me give you some tips that will help you reach your goal.
Image Development:
Work towards creating a unique image for yourself. That will be something exclusive to you and which an audience will retain in their memory. Outwardly you should work on your physical personality which should be powerful and attractive. Inwardly it should be your specific style of singing. Look within you to find out what you can enhance to the maximum and what are your strengths and weaknesses.
Be Original:
Try to be as original as possible. Imitation or singing other people’s work is not much appreciated. Have your own original songs, practice and perform them as many times Read the rest of this entry »
There are a Zillion of aspiring singers in the world who are taking the online singing lessons. Some sing for pleasure, some become instructors, some want to be professional singers and some dream of achieving name and fame and there are those who work real hard to reach their goal.
Actually in today’s world with development in technology, the road to success is very easy. Unlike the olden days, you don’t have to go for auditions or go for singing competitions to gauge your talent. You don’t even need to join singing classes to get practice or to learn singing. There are so many online singing lessons and programs on offer to choose from and learn from the comfort of your home.
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Author: Dave Brooks
A student recently asked me, “Is it necessary to use sex to sell my image in the entertainment industry?” Initially, I began to define ‘sex’ as being case specific. It is evident that sex holds an ever-present dominance in the entertainment industry and has for quite some time.
However, the idea of what is acceptable and what is profane has been constantly evolving. I left it up to my student to explore this question, “Are you willing to, according to cultural tendencies, ‘exploit’ yourself and your own morality for the sake of popularity?”
The answer to this question is not as simple as it seems. Without a doubt, sex permeates the very fabric of the entertainment industry’s primary marketing strategy. Appearing in all major forms of media and even in public education, it is as direct as it is subtle. Some people associate ‘sex’ with love and positive feelings. Others see a more lustful and negative connotation (e.g. moralists). The true discrepancies surrounding ‘sex’ arise when these different social norms clash at a live performance where a fifteen year old girl is thrust on stage with little more than two pieces of fabric separating her from the audience. Again, to some, this is what makes the artist more attractive. Others, however, see this behavior as deplorable and even offensive.
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