Whether you're just starting your Southern Gospel vocal career or simply want to sound better in your church choir, there are certain things you'll need to learn about harmonizing with others. Some people can naturally hear harmony and contribute their voices to it, while others struggle with finding just the right cadence to make it work. Picking the right notes to add at the right time may seem like magic, but there are methods you can use to help you start down the path to

When the lights come up and the music begins, all eyes are on the vocalist, no matter what type of group is performing. Whether it is a rock band, a classical trio or a gospel choir, the bulk of audience attention is placed on the individuals who carry the message of the music. Understanding how to connect with an audience as a vocalist is a key to a successful career. Know What You are Trying to Say Each and every piece of music has a purpose and is created to elicit a parti

Leading a gospel choir allows you to focus your skills and help those of your worship team bring a sacred message to your audience. What you say during this time is nearly always more important than how you say it. Following this go-to list of do's and don'ts may help guide your time leading a gospel choir. Be Flexible, But Have a Plan Your team is likely to have good ideas just as you do and as long as you take the time to detail your wishes in advance, you'll end up with a

Performance musicians of all types are able to create magic which allows audiences to enter their world of creativity for a brief moment of time. However, there is an ongoing tension between vocalists and instrumentalists when it comes to the actual presentation of the event. How can two groups of highly-talented (but very different!) individuals work together successfully to bridge the gap -- real or perceived? Tips for Vocalists While you may be more familiar with putting o

For those singers who share a love of music, few things are more fulfilling than performing on a regular basis. That said, the voice is like any other instrument, and requires a degree of care and maintenance to perform at peak level. To get the most out of each performance, singers must learn to use their voice in a way that is both effective and safe. Placing excess strain on one's vocal apparatus will lead to damage over time and decreased performance. The following tips a