More vocal tips — from me, myself and I
Eventually, any performing singer-songwriter probably comes up with his/her own bag of tricks when it comes to vocals — but there are tried-and-true tactics that can work for everyone when comes to...
View ArticleHow do you pick your best tunes?
Did I tell you all that I’m recording a new solo CD this summer? If not, I am — and I’m super-excited. Unfortunately, I’m not awash in a multitude of songs, so I won’t have much to choose from, though...
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5 Tips For a Great Open Mike Experience
Even after over a decade-and-a-half of performing in all kinds of venues, from subway platforms to coffee shops to house concerts to music clubs, I still think an open mike is one of the best ways...
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How does your “scene” show off songwriters?
In a production-filled music world where songwriters playing a live show stripped-down and acoustic is not hip and fashionable, I’m always amazed to discover how different communities manage to share...
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Songwriting jump-start at Kerrville: Thanks, Texas!
I had been looking for a songwriting jump-start for months. Or, really, I didn’t know that I was looking for one ~ but luckily I found it anyway. The songwriting inspiration came from an unlikely...
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Do’s & Don’ts When Performing Your Own Songs
Whether you are a touring singer-songwriter, play out fairly regularly or primarily write songs for your own enjoyment, chances are you’ve found yourself in front of an audience to perform your own...
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The Nashville Scene: A Chat with Barbara Cloyd, Host of Bluebird Cafe’s Famed...
Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe isn’t home to your average open mic. How could it be average, with before-they-were-famous folks alumni like Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney (Come on…even if you don’t love...
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How to introduce your songs so your audience shuts up and listens
Lots of songwriters don’t perform their songs. But many do — so performing singer-songwriters, I’m talking to you! Personally, a big challenge in sharing my songs publicly, on stage, is how I introduce...
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4 Reasons House Concerts are Great for Songwriters (and How to Kick Butt at One)
Way back in 2009, when I first started this blog, I chatted with Concerts in Your Home founder Fran Snyder about the rising trend of house concerts: that is, performances presented in someone’s home,...
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Songwriting Scene: Baltimore, Maryland
My Baltimore-based friend Rob Hinkal, who is a crazy-talented guitarist and songwriter, leader of the band ILYAIMY and guitar-sitar-repair-guy, is also a longtime open mic host (currently holding...
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