The Takeaway from ‘Meh’ Auditions

Recently I was in an audition.  It was one I really wanted to nail.  I prepared a ton for it.  I rehearsed hours, tweaked notes, and got as ready as possible.   I usually drink extra water in the morning of and meditate before performances or auditions.  I did both of those. So I go to the audition.  I sight-read, did a few exercises, and sang a few songs.   The guy auditioning me was on his phone...

Tips for Demo Singing

Alright, if you’ve never recorded for someone else or demo work, here are a few tips. 1) Listen to the music ahead of time. This isn’t always possible and is a bit of extra time on your part, but it’s worth it.  No one wants the session to go longer than it has to.  If you are prepared and know the music ahead of time, the session will go quick.  The producer will be happy and the...

Singing for the Sake of Singing

Why is singing good for you?  Why does it feel so good to sing at the top of your lungs? Why does it feel like such a release?  I was recently out to lunch with a composer friend.  We started talking about singing and how he missed it.  He used to sing, but doesn’t have much time these days.  He recalled how good he felt when he was doing it and wasn’t sure why he stopped. It got me...