Good Microphone Technique

Here’s a good tip on using good microphone technique: PUT YOUR LIPS RIGHT UP ON THE MIC!

Most microphones one-directional (not omni directional) which means it only picks up sound from one direction. In order to get the best sound, it needs to be as close to your mouth as possible, facing IN (not going up to your mouth). This is really important to make your voice sound it's best, especially if you’re playing in a live band where it can be really difficult to hear yourself.

Now, if you have a moment where you need to sing with a lot of volume, then you may want to back off the mic a little for that one one note or phrase. But in general, keep you microphone right at your lips when you sing.

GOOD MIC TECHNIQUE:

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BAD MIC TECHNIQUE:

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Good Songs for Commercials - Funny!

I think this is really funny - good songs reduced down to means of advertising (or they should be lol)!

For all you aspiring songwriters, look at the destiny of your future hits :)

Convert YouTube videos to MP3

I just found the coolest little website that let’s you convert YouTube videos to MP3’s for FREE! Here is the website:

http://onlinevideoconverter.com/default.aspx

1) Choose CONVERT VIDEO TO AUDIO BUTTON

2) Copy and Paste the URL address of the YouTube video you want to convert. Watch for the website to convert the file; it may take a few minutes

3) When it’s done, click on the DOWNLOAD button to get your MP3

"You don't control your voice..."

“You don’t control your voice directly by working on or thinking about breath support, vocal cord adjustments, or resonance. These things are all by-products of Speech Level Singing.”

-Seth Riggs, Founder of Speech Level Singing