Ep. 53

Ep. 53 Riffs, runs, and melismas with guest Matt Cusson!

In Episode 53 Sara invites her friend, Spectra Jazz recording artist Matt Cusson to sing some songs and talk about riffs, runs and melismas in the R & B/gospel tradition. Matt is well known as a singer, songwriter, and keyboard player, and won the 2009 Maxell Song Of The Year John Lennon Songwriting Competition for his original song “One Of Those Nights”. Matt Cusson has a wealth of touring credits including Brian McKnight and Christina Aguilera.  Learn more about Matt’s music at http://www.mattcusson.com and buy Matt’s awesome music on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/matt-cusson/id388203148.

Ep. 51

Ep. 51 Mix Engineering with guest Fabrice “FAB” DuPont

In Episode #51 Sara sits down with her own mix engineer, or mixer, well known producer, mix engineer, and studio owner Fabrice “FAB” DuPont. Fab explains what a mix engineer does, and why it’s important for singers to have a good mixer. Fab has worked with diverse artists like Kirk Whalum, Mark Ronson, Les Nubians, Musiq Soulchild, and of course, Singing TV’s own Sara Leib. Check out more about Fab’s blog at Fabulousfab.com and his wonderful NYC recording studio http://fluxstudios.net.

Ep. 49

Ep. 50 A Look Inside a Recording Studio

Already in the studio, Sara Leib thought it’d be a good idea to take you on a quick tour of the recording studio in New York, where she is recording her new album.

Enjoy,

- SingingTV

ep. 48 pt. 2

Ep. 49 Interview with Producer/Engineer Eric Robinson pt. 2

Part two of our interview with producer, engineer,and multi-instrumentalist Eric Robinson. He has worked with many artists such as Matt Nathanson, Matt Wertz, Brooke Fraser, Bethany Dillon, Aqualung, Natasha Bedingfield, and Gabe Dixon.

ep. 48 pt 1

Ep. 48 Interview with Producer/Engineer Eric Robinson pt. 1

Part one of our interview with producer, engineer,and multi-instrumentalist Eric Robinson. He has worked with many artists such as Matt Nathanson, Matt Wertz, Brooke Fraser, Bethany Dillon, Aqualung, Natasha Bedingfield, and Gabe Dixon.

Ep. 47

Ep. 47 Dealing with Hard-To-Work-With Musicians

In this episode, Sara invites a student to share her troubles with dealing with tough-to-work-with band members and musicians.  Sara talks about how to deal with musicians who have a poor attitude, aren’t nice, etc.

Ep. 46

Ep. 46 Thinking In Intervals In a Vocal Group

Is this episode, Sara invites on Elliot, a student, whose 4-part a capella vocal group is having trouble staying in tune when their songs modulate (change keys).  Anyone who sings in a choir or vocal group should find this episode helpful.

Ep. 45

Ep. 45 Tips on Being a Bandleader

In this episode, Sara brings on a student as a guest.  Sophia is having difficulties getting everyone in her band on the same page, and looks to Sara for some advice.

Ep. 44

Ep. 44 Major Key Diatonic Triad Harmony

What in the world do those chord symbols mean? If you’ve been asking that, you’re probably a singer who hasn’t ever taken lessons on an instrument. Not to fret! Here Sara explains all the basic of diatonic major key triad harmony for you.

Ep. 43

Ep. 43 A Conversation With Session Singer Fletcher Sheridan

So, even though I haven’t posted in a while (I’ve been INCREDIBLY busy, so I apologize) I’m making up for it by bringing you someone very, very special.  My long time buddy Fletcher Sheridan is a very successful (recording) session singer in Los Angeles.  He has sung on albums for Michael Jackson, Randy Newman, Bobby McFerrin, and David Foster.  He has also sung for television shows like Family Guy and the Simpsons, and the movies King Kong, Anastasia, Ice Age, Watchmen, Horton Hears a Who, Avatar, American Pie, and many more.  Fletcher has also performed at the Academy Awards, and sings in an a capella vocal group called M-Pact.  In this episode, Fletcher shares with you every you need to know to be a successful session singer.  Pay close attention, peeps, this episode is awesome!