Gig Horror Stories
Gig Horror Stories
Today is THE perfect day to share some ghoulish Gig Horror Stories!
Blood-curdling, performance anxiety-inducing scare factor memories in honour of Fright Night!
Some of these moments made my hair
The Science of Social Media – Part 4 – Insights
The Science of Social Media - Insights
When it comes to the science of social media, insights are very important so you know what is & isn't working when trying to
The Science of Social Media – Part 3
What is the Science of Social Media?
I like to view Social Media in two parts - the Art & The Science of Social Media.
Over the last two posts, How to
The Art of Social Media – Part 2
What is the art of social media?
It’s the skill of creatively establishing a presence, marketing yourself & your music online using the platforms that most people hang out on to
The Art of Social Media – Part 1
The art of social media
Understanding the art of social media & the nuances of connecting with your audience online can be easy if you are naturally good at “working the
Request – Unforgettable – Natalie Cole Cover
This one is more a dedication that a request. It's going out to all the Dads & Grandads on Fathers Day but ESPECIALLY to my Dad, Robert.
Feel free to share
Spotlight Series – APRA Silver Scrolls 2017 – My Top 5
The announcement of the top 20 APRA AMCOS NZ Silver Scroll nominations was recently released & as I was listening to all the nominees to vote, I liked so many
Celebrate Your Creative Independence Day
This year I’m celebrating Creative Independence Day!
Last year I wrote a post about gaining (vocal) independence in the music biz by starting my first business with two amazing ladies (an
Request – One & Only – Adele
This week’s song request is One & Only by Adele for Mia & Charlie Vaughan who are celebrating their wedding anniversary.
I was lucky enough to be invited to their wedding
Request – Your Love Is King – Sade
This week's request goes out to the lovely Loren Dickenson (née Taylor).
Loren is an amazing woman who throws the best parties for a living! She's been giving me a chance
Valentine’s Day Song Dedication – I don’t wanna miss a thing – Aerosmith cover
Over the past few weeks I've been putting out the request for requests on Instagram & have got quite a few good ones lined up!
Coming soon:
Love on Top - Beyonce
Your
Request – My Baby Just Cares For Me – Nina Simone cover
I've been putting out the request for requests on Instagram & this weeks song is going out to Mark Saltzman who suggested another fave song of mine to sing for
Spotlight Series February 2017 – Alayna Powley
The aim of the Spotlight Series is to highlight artists who are not only at the forefront of their craft vocally or musically but also have a firm grasp on
Request – I’ll Be Waiting Adele Cover
So last week I put out a request for requests on Instagram & as it turned out the lovely @hdiddynz requested a fave song of mine to sing for fun
How to be successful AND authentic as an artist
This year, I'm super excited to focus on ways of creating our own unique path to success as an artist by “discovering" ourselves & being proactive in getting our music to the
Happy New Year! What’s coming at you in 2017
Happy New Year!
I know it's a little early to be saying Happy New Year but I'm just super excited about what I have to offer you in 2017.
Firstly, I hope
What was good in 2016?
What was good in 2016?
For me it was...you!!!!!
I know it was a tough year on many levels so can I please say a big THANK YOU for being amazing, for
The secret to kickstarting your career as an artist in 2017
The secret to kickstarting your career as an artist in 2017 revolves around two words.
1. HOW
2. WHY
How do you build a successful career AUTHENTICALLY in the modern music biz?
Believe
Vocal Flexibility – how agile are you?
When it comes to vocal flexibility, how agile are you?
Can you "touch your toes" vocally? Are you able to melisma (also known as riffs & runs)?
One of the most
Are you out of range?
Do you know your vocal range? Your highest & lowest note within each different tonal quality or coordination (aka registers in traditional vocal terminology).
Did you know that you have a