http://www.singingsuccessonline.com/news Singing Success Online News is the first place to look for news on singers, artists, bands and any other voice-related news. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:06:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Spring is the season for blossoming and blooming and for planting the fall harvest. But it's also the perfect time to think about setting some seriously creative ideas into motion for harvesting a bountiful profit with your singing and songwriting. Spring and summer are a time for weddings, family reunions, corporate ... http://www.singingsuccessonline.com/news/2010/03/17/opportunity-knocks-for-singers/ Over the years I've been exposed to a lot of theory about the creative process and about the will or drive to perform. The theories, exercises, and practices that resonate are most often the simplest. They are also the ones that affirm something in the heart or soul, making appeals ... http://www.singingsuccessonline.com/news/2010/03/17/sing-from-a-place-of-power/ Have you ever daydreamed about your first big interview with Oprah, or your acceptance speech as you win your first of many Grammy ® awards? In your mind, do you ramble on through several lifetimes and channel changes, or do you see yourself with your chattering teeth chewing up your ... http://www.singingsuccessonline.com/news/2010/03/10/media-coach-fine-tunes-signals-for-success/ You don't want your onstage banter to take the focus away from the songs you sing. On the other hand, a key part of engaging your audience can come with expressing a few kind words of welcome and thanks at the opening and more thanks at the end. But, what ... http://www.singingsuccessonline.com/news/2010/03/10/to-speak-out-or-let-the-songs-speak/ When you're actively engaged in gigging out, it's important to set aside some time to make sure you're prepared before you head out to the venue or hit the road for a weekend tour. Part of this self check should include a run through of a few worst case scenarios ... http://www.singingsuccessonline.com/news/2010/03/10/prepping-for-the-gig-%e2%80%93-contingencies/ It's important to become as comfortable as possible at performing live. So many things can change so you need to be able to quickly adapt as you move from dance club to hole in the wall to rehearsal to studio session to outdoor concert. Obviously it's best if you have time ... http://www.singingsuccessonline.com/news/2010/03/10/prepping-for-the-gig-communication/ If you are looking for a book that offers no-nonsense, straightforward, sensible, trustworthy, non-gimmicky, clear-headed advice on healthy eating and is an enjoyable, easy read, you need look no farther than Food Rules: An Eater's Manual by Michael Pollan. The book was recommended by a cardiologist. In fact, it was his ... http://www.singingsuccessonline.com/news/2010/03/03/food-rules-to-apply-for-singing-success/ Before we move on to the focus of part two of image discovery, let's quickly review markers and drivers. Markers are those plot points or defining moments in your life where a significant change has taken place. It can be a shift in perspective or how you feel about yourself ... http://www.singingsuccessonline.com/news/2010/03/03/project-the-image-that-reflects-success-part-ii/ We get a lot of questions about image. What should I do or not do? What should I wear? What should I change or even surgically alter? What types of songs should I sing? Should I create a fake bio that makes me ten years younger? What should I lie ... http://www.singingsuccessonline.com/news/2010/02/24/project-the-image-that-reflects-success/ One of the keys to survival as you work to secure a spot in the music industry is to be very clear on the things you won't do and don't do. It's vital to have principles, ideals, and behaviors that will not be compromised regardless of how much you're pressured, ... http://www.singingsuccessonline.com/news/2010/02/24/healthy-choices-strengthen-voices/