What's stopping you?

What is stopping you from fulfilling your dreams?? Does the music industry completely overwhelm you? Are you not sure how to get signed to a record label? Or, are you just not sure you have what it takes?

Let me just say, I have been there and done that~!

As well as writing this blog to help aspiring singers and performers, I am looking to help develop talented musicians who just need a little direction in this crazy industry. I have done everything you are aspiring to do. Everything from working with record labels and producing music, to distributing music in hard copy and online.

However, the most important asset that you have is your voice. If you are not currently taking vocal lessons, you better get on it. From a record label's point of view, I would look at not having a vocal coach as a "Red flag". Sure, they can get you one after you sign. But now days, record labels don't want to put up the cost and time to take care of things like that. Besides, a vocal coach can help develop your range and most important help you to sing CORRECTLY. When I say correctly, I mean no screaming and no hurting your voice... all while keeping the style that you wish to sing. The ONLY vocal technique that can help you sing any style and any note without EVER losing your voice is called Speech Level Singing. If you have never heard the term before, think of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Stevie Wonder, and Prince (just to name a few). They all study this method. Isn't it amazing that all of these performers have been around for decades and have the vocal stamina to do so? That's because they are singing the correct way. And when you have night after night of performances, it is the only way to have a lasting career that doesn't die out when your voice finally quits on you. To learn more about what Speech Level Singing is, Read my post Speech Level Singing.

-MJ