Projection: Twang | Eve Williams Singing & Songwriting Tuition

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Advanced Singing: Aim for a Record Deal

First Section

What You Will Learn on This Course (3:08)

Recap the Basics

Introduction to the Basics (1:08)
Breathing: The Foundation of Good Sound (7:37)
Range: The Siren (5:00)
Projection: Twang (5:10)
Projection: Arm Anchoring (5:34)
Retraction (Avoiding Constriction) (4:31)
Posture (2:54)
The Break in The Passagio (3:07)
Pitching (3:23)
Diction (5:51)
Lightening and Darkening Sound (2:40)
Voice Qualities: Speech (3:05)
Voice Qualities: Twang (4:00)
Voice Qualities: Falsetto (3:47)
Voice Qualities: Sob (6:23)
Complex Voice Qualities: Opera (3:05)
Complex Voice Qualities: Belt (4:54)
Can you hear the voice qualities? (3:35)
Vocal Cool Down (1:08)
The Basics: Recap (1:16)

Creating a Unique Sound

Introduction to This Section (1:28)
Case Study: Amy Winehouse (6:06)
Case Study: Sam Smith (4:24)
Case Study: Rita Ora (4:45)
Case Study: Shawn Mendes (4:27)
Creating Your Own Unique Sound (3:38)

Performance and Advanced Vocal Techniques

Performance Techniques: Introduction (1:26)
Improvisation (8:21)
Phrasing (3:50)
Coloratura/Whistle Register (4:34)
Vocal Fry (3:15)
Onsets (3:17)
Growl/Purposeful Constriction (5:00)
Falsetto Vs Thin Folds (4:05)
Movement and Posture (6:57)
What You Wear Will Have an Effect (2:24)
What You Say Onstage (and What You Shouldn't!) (3:10)
Your Stage Persona (1:59)

Recording Techniques

Introduction to Studio Singing (0:58)
Directional and Condenser Mics (2:21)
'Comping' the Vocal (4:16)
Effects (4:30)
Consonants (1:22)
Harmony (6:18)
Studio Etiquette (1:28)

Vocal Health

Care of the Voice (2:53)
Common Vocal Problems (3:16)

Recording a Demo

What you need a Demo For (2:16)
Preparing to Record (3:33)
Finding a Producer (5:25)
What to Include (2:02)
What to Exclude (2:05)
Finding Material (3:25)
Writing Your Own Songs (3:52)
Does a demo have to be a physical CD? (4:26)
A Few Last Words about Demos (2:03)

Recording Contracts Explained

Are You Ready for a Record Deal? (2:09)
Do you need a record deal? (0:44)
What a Label Should and Should Not Do (1:36)
Types of Labels (1:33)
Finding a Label (2:40)
Inside the Head of an A&R Rep (2:39)

Getting Gigs

Live Music (4:25)
Solo Gigs (2:26)
Duos (1:24)
Forming a Band (1:35)
Grass Roots Venues (2:01)
Larger Venues (1:53)
Venues with the Cool Factor (2:01)
Festivals (2:06)
Promoting Gigs (1:36)
Your Fanbase (1:04)

Getting Airplay

How to Make Sure Nobody Plays Your Music (3:28)
Local Radio (2:06)
National Radio (1:45)
Commercial Radio (0:57)
Interviews (1:22)
Performing Rights Organisations (1:49)

Getting Press

It's Not What you Say About Your Music... (2:38)

Your Website

What to Include (6:23)
Your Artist Bio (2:17)
Branding (4:27)

Your Social Media Presence

Social Media Do's and Don'ts (5:56)
Facebook (3:11)
YouTube (5:16)
How to Make a Free Music Video (3:29)
Twitter (1:59)
Instagram (2:17)

Online Music Services

Spotify (1:01)
CDbaby (1:01)
Soundcloud (1:15)
Bandcamp (1:13)

Your Mailing List

Your Mailing List (2:09)
GDPR (1:00)

Useful Organisations

Useful Organisations (0:34)

Further Study

Why study? (1:49)
Grade Exams (4:03)
Reputable Courses (1:42)
Finding a Course (1:58)
Interview with The Voice Norway's Suzana Costa Johensen (7:45)

The Course is Over, the Career Begins

Conclusion (0:36)

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