Archive: Tag: Songwriter
In a lesson with one of my long time singers, my student turned to me mid-song and said “But I can’t riff!” And I was caught off-guard – sure she didn’t sing tons of riffing songs, but she for sure added the occasional turn or run. Was she doing that without knowing it? I…
Your voice is a LIVING thing. Your body is your instrument and you’ve got to take care of it! There are many muscles involved in creating sound, and it’s important to ease them into use like anything else. Think of it like yoga for your voice. Or compare your gorgeous instrument to the body of…
When students start lessons, we often hear the question, “How much should I practice at home if I really want to see my voice improve?” — and while acknowledging first that all singers have varying goals, work ethics and voices, there is one principle that holds true regardless: frequency is more important than length. Seriously…
Have you been working tirelessly at perfecting your vocal technique and stage presence? Are you finally ready to showcase those skills in front of a real live audience? If so, Open Mic Nights are a great place to start! If you think you’re ready to make the plunge into the Open Mic scene, keep reading……
The time has come—We are very excited to celebrate the official opening of our second Songbird Studios location, in Noe Valley! Voice lessons will commence at our new digs starting Monday, June 15th, and our grand opening celebration will be Wednesday, June 24th, from 6-9pm. There will be an abundance of food, wine, and live music, so mark your…
Hello Songbird Singers, Friends and Families! We are SO excited to announce that we are opening a second Songbird Studios location in Noe Valley starting in June! Located at 3823 24th Street right near the corner of Church Street, this new space is almost twice the size of Nob Hill, and boasts 5 private rooms…