Ep. 61

Ep. 61 Bass Clef

In episode 61 Sara explain how to read in the bass clef (F clef).  Enjoy!

Ep. 60

Ep. 60

In episode 60, Sara revisits music theory by showing users how to read notes in the treble clef.

Ep. 56

Ep. 56 Beginning Vocal Health; Not Straining…

In episode 56, Sara discusses beginning vocal health.  Very often today’s singers emulate what they hear on the radio, and this causes many young singers to try to sing high in their chest or lower register, without developing their higher, or head register.  Watch this episode to learn how NOT to strain your voice.

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. 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!

Ep. 19

Ep. #19 How to speak/sing into the mic.

Hey singers AND speakers!

I have a BIG pet peeve.  My pet peeve is when people (anyone, but particularly speakers) speak into a microphone from too far way.  They ask for the mic to be turned up, and then they get feedback.  Public speakers LISTEN UP!  You don’t have to be afraid of the microphone.  It’s there to amplify your voice.  Use it.  Check out this episode to see basics on how to speak/sing into the common handheld (dynamic cardioid) microphone.

Ep. 12

Ep. #12 Special guest Gretchen Parlato!

Hey Singers!

VERY excited to welcome an old friend and very special guest to the show, Miss Gretchen Parlato.  Gretchen was in town (LA) for a gig Monday night April 5th at Catalina’s, and stopped by the spread the wisdom!  If you don’t know Gretchen, check her out at http://www.GretchenParlato.com.  She and her latest record, “In A Dream” were called the “best jazz album of the year” by the Village Voice, the Boston Globe listed her as #6 on the list of best jazz album of 2009, and Billboard, Washington City Paper, NPR, and pretty much everyone else is RAVING about her.  Check it out, and enjoy!