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Q&A: Musical Identity

Research Dear Lis I can sing any cover song and sound just like the artist but I don’t know who I am. How do I find my own voice? Kanesha  Hi Kanesha All the time you’ve spent learning other people’s songs is going to pay off - that’s your research, your college degree. But you’re...


Q&A: Your New Voice

Dear Lis  I’ve been away from singing for a while and want to get back into it. I tried singing some of the songs I used to sing but I can’t hit the high notes. How do I get them back? Anna Hi Anna Work slowly and gradually to get your vocal cords back into...


Music Connection Magazine Features Miguel

By Lis Lewis I'm excited and so thankful to Music Connection and Dan Kimpel for including me in this interview with Miguel. I've had many great experiences working with Miguel and I want to thank him for such high praise. I've been called a lot of things, but it's not often I get the title...


A Little Music Theory For Songwriters: Understanding the Circle of Fifths

by Freelance Writer Sally Writes If you have spent even a little time exploring the murky waters of music theory as a vocalist, you will have come across the Circle of Fifths. Yet while it is a hugely useful concept once you have got to grips with it, it is not always the simplest thing...


Q&A: Collaboration

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 with her.


Q&A: Singer’s Block

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?


Q&A: Fear Of Scales

I hate doing scales. Why can’t I just sing songs?


Q&A: Building Bridges

My registers don’t connect very well. There’s a big break when I pop over from one to the other. What can I do to smooth out the connection between the two.


Q&A: The Right Key

How do I choose the right key for my voice?


Q&A: Pitch Perfect

I want to work on my pitch but it’s hard to do by myself since I’m not sure when I’m in tune.