Backstage at The American Music Awards

by Lis Lewis Sunday November 21, 2010 It’s Sunday morning at 10 AM and I’m hanging around in my pajamas. It’s my day off. The phone rings and it’s Thomas, Rihanna’s tour manager. Do I have time to work with Rihanna today, he asks? Well I guess so, what time? Can you be here at… read more »

Collaboration

Dear Lis, My 15 year old daughter is a talented singer/songwriter but I feel her songs need to be stronger.  She’s tried writing with a kid from school but she felt he wasn’t as knowledgeable as she is and that he was stubborn about using his own ideas. How can we find someone to write… read more »

Singer’s Block

Dear Lis, I’m stuck. I sound the same every time I sing my songs; my shows are the same. I’m losing the feeling. How do I break out of my funk? Wayne Dear Wayne, We all go through periods of time when we get bored with our own ideas – tired of singing the same… read more »

Married To The Band

Dear Lis, Last night at our gig the bass player was really sloppy in his rhythm playing. I don’t think he practices enough. Is it time to look for a new one? Alice Dear Alice, There are, of course, good players and bad players. But even good ones have their flaws. Anyone you work with… read more »

Fear Of Scales

Dear Lis, I hate doing scales. Why can’t I just sing songs? Alec Dear Lis, Exercises don’t do me any good. I want improve my range and strength singing songs not exercises. Justin Dear Lis, Every teacher I go to wants me to do those ‘la-la-las’. What’s the point? Rebecca Dear Alec, Justin, Rebecca and… read more »