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Networking Tips

Finally, you’ve gotten invited to an ‘industry event’. You know there will be people there who might be able to help move your career forward. How do you meet those important people who are surrounded by young hopefuls?

5 Ways for Singers to Survive Working with a Band

Originally published in Voice Council Magazine. Here are 5 pointers to make sure you are working well with the right people – says Lis Lewis. L.A vocal coach Lis Lewis plays a massive role in the lives of major recording artists such as Courtney Love, Miguel and Gwen Stefani. In this wide ranging interview, she...

5 Truths You Need to Know about TV ‘Reality’ Talent Shows

Originally published in Voice Council Magazine. There are huge misconceptions about TV talent shows – says Lis Lewis. We interviewed Lis Lewis who is a true coach-to-the-stars in L.A, with clients such as Britney Spears and Rihanna. She has seen many of her students go through the talent show machine, so we ask her to...

5 Ways to Become a Vocal Artist Who Makes It

Originally published in Voice Council Magazine Recording artists are under so much pressure to present themselves as unique – says Lis Lewis. Lis Lewis spends much of her time in rehearsal and recording studios, helping get the best performances out of major recording artists such as Rihanna, Miguel and Iggy Azalea. In this wide ranging...

Q&A: Married To The Band

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?

Your Business Team: Who They Are And When To Get Them

You’re writing songs and getting your band together in rehearsals. Wouldn’t it be great to get your business team together now: to have a manager step in to make contacts for you and an agent to get you some work? Unfortunately neither of these two professionals is going to be interested in working with you yet; you are going to have to do their jobs yourself.

Your Ego, My Music: Conflict Management in the Music Industry

Talented people with no concept of how to promote themselves, how to maximize their special artistic vision, how the music industry really works, etc., can lose their way and fall by the wayside. They are misled by people writing about the industry from outside the industry;