Module Four Lesson Eight: Embrace Your Inner Librarian: The Singer's Guide to Organizing Songs, Sheet Music, and Charts
From the moment a song enters your life, it needs a place to live — somewhere you can access and share it easily. In this lesson, you’ll unleash your inner librarian and learn how to organize your gig book, sheet music, charts, and song list. Your inner singer will thank you!
Module Four Lesson Nine: Practicing: Reflect & Move Forward!
Bravo on finishing the practice module! You've covered a lot of material, so take a moment to reflect on what you've learned and envision how you'll apply this knowledge moving forward. And keep in mind that revisiting these lessons will reinforce and strengthen your newly acquired skills.
Introduction To Module 5: From Practice To Performance Part Two: Rehearsals and Stagecraft
In this module, we transition from solo practice to rehearsing with others, emphasizing the visual aspects of performance. We'll focus on body language for emotional connection and use video feedback for refinement. Prepare for a transformative journey into performance!
Module Five Lesson One: Mastering Rehearsals: Tips and Insights To Elevate Your Performance
In this lesson, we’ll explore how to make rehearsals more fun and productive using mindset, preparation, communication, and practical tips. Discover how your enthusiasm can transform your rehearsals and create an atmosphere that sparks creativity and connection.
Module Five Lesson Two: Audiences Hear 80% With Their Eyes
Step into the captivating world of visual communication in this lesson. Discover how your body language and facial expressions, backed by the intriguing science of mirror neurons, can transform your singing into an emotionally rich, unforgettable performance.
Module Five Lesson Three: Mastering Facial Expressions: A Singer's Guide to Audience Engagement
In this lesson, we'll examine facial expressions and their role in establishing genuine connections with an audience. We'll review several performances, discuss the pros and cons of closing your eyes while singing, and I’ll share some tips to enhance your stage presence.
Module Five Lesson Four: Unlocking the Power of Body Language for Singers
In this lesson, we'll explore the art of body language in performance. We'll study how different body parts communicate emotions using musical elements like tempo, intensity, and dynamics. By analyzing iconic performances and experimenting with varying postures, you'll learn to elevate your stage presence, connect more deeply with your audience, and enhance your expressive skills.
Module Five Lesson Five: Improving Stage Presence: The Power of Videotaping for Singers
Discover the transformative power of videotaping. Improve your stage presence as you learn to set up and review your performances, communicate your emotions through movement, and find your authentic performance style. Find inspiration from your favorite singers and use it to ignite the heart of your performance, making every moment you're on stage memorable.
Introduction To Module 6: Stage-Ready Success: From Microphones and Sound Systems to Show Planning
Get ready to feel confident with the technical side of performing. In this lesson, singers learn the essentials that make shows run smoothly—from microphones, monitors, EQ, and effects to smart soundcheck habits. You’ll also learn how to create stage plots and plan set lists that support your voice and the emotional flow of your show.
Module 6 Lesson 1a: A Singer's Best Friend: Choosing the Right Microphone for You
Want your voice to feel easier and sound more like you on stage? Your microphone is your “other instrument,” and this lesson helps singers choose the right one with confidence: how mics shape your tone, dynamic vs. condenser (phantom power + feedback), when wireless is worth it, and how to test for clarity, comfort, and control—so you sing with less strain and more freedom.
Module 6 Lesson 1b: Practicing With Your Mic, Mic Cord and Mic Stand
Make your mic, stand, and cord feel like natural extensions of your voice. This lesson shows singers how grip, angle, and distance shape tone, how to find your mic “sweet spot,” and how to adjust, move, and manage a stand and cable smoothly—so you sound better, look more confident, and stay in control onstage.
Module 6 Lesson 2: A Singer's Guide to Sound Systems, Monitors & Effects
Sound Systems 101 for singers: learn what’s in a PA (mixer, channels, monitors, EQ, effects), how to communicate with sound techs, and how to dial in monitors so you can actually hear yourself. You’ll explore wedges, in-ears, and hot spots—plus simple EQ moves that give your voice presence without pushing or strain.
Module 6 Lesson 3: Advancing The Show: Stage Plots & Performance Riders
Advance your show like a pro with a clear stage plot and rider. This lesson teaches singers what to include in a technical rider (mics, monitors, input lists, power, effects) and how to create simple stage plots that save time at load-in and soundcheck. You’ll also learn hospitality basics, expectations, and real-world tips for smoother gigs.
Module 6 Lesson 4: Sound Check: What Every Singer Needs To Know
Sound check is where you set yourself up to sing with confidence. This lesson teaches you how to prepare before you arrive, what happens (and when) during soundcheck, and how to get a clear monitor mix using simple EQ. You’ll also learn respectful, effective communication with sound techs, plus what to prioritize when time is short.
Module 6 Lesson 5: The Art of Set List Creation: Transforming Songs into Unforgettable Shows
Craft set lists that keep an audience hooked from the first note to the last. This lesson shows singers how to build flow with tension and release, vary tempo/feel/key, choose a strong opener, balance familiar songs with new material, and pace vocal demands. Includes tips for multi-set nights, encores, and organizing charts for smooth shows.