Running a soundboard demands both technical and artistic skills. While there are people who have both, most people have more of one than the other. Join us today as we discuss why getting both of these skills into the sound booth is essential, even if all that skill is not contained in just one person[…]
Today we are continuing our conversation about the benefits of an audition/eval. This episode focuses on why some singers though they struggle on stage might actually have an environment problem and how to develop muscle memory to sing on pitch every time. A short episode that is filled with valuable information.
It’s happened to us all, that terrible and embarrassing sound of feedback. But how do you get rid of it? While most people know the first way to deal with feedback, most people do not know the one that will set you free. Join us for this informative episode as our host Steven Reed talks[…]
We are often asked, “How do I help my vocalists?” Today we are going to run through some of the basic steps of an audition/evaluation so you can know how they are doing. By breaking down singing into simple skills that build upon each other you can know what to expect from each person, place[…]
Many fear the EQ section of the soundboard and feel trapped or intimidated by the onslaught of knobs that can bring about clarity or sonic disaster. Today we talk about some of the basic controls for a wide range of soundboards and even dive into some exciting new technology that is reshaping the tried and[…]
It’s hard to sing with all your heart what your head doesn’t understand. Join us today as our host Steven Reed shares a recent story of how this was true for one of his own songs. We also discuss some common methods people use to try and solve this issue and how song selection and[…]
With everything musical seeming to be made with a computer it’s becoming more and more important to know about MIDI. This often mysterious and ignored technology is nothing new, it’s been around since the 80’s but it can do a lot and here is what you need to know to get started. Join us as[…]
Everybody wants it to sound good, but how does that happen? Today we are talking about how to fix sound problems at their source by finding the right part to play. Join us as we discuss what kind of leadership to provide and how to avoid the most common mistakes. The way to get the[…]