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Chris Medina American Idol has never impressed me as a platform that really helps singers become pop stars. In the past I have seen so much cruelty on the part of the judges and the way the show is structured to make fools of less-than-great performers. A friend sent me a video that has changed my mind. American Idol does have a heart after all. Watch this video and I think you’ll agree tha...

When you are a singer, auditioning is part of your job. Doing a great vocal audition is a real skill. This video gives you some great practical tips on how to do a killer singing audition. It can be nerve-wracking and painful or it can be a load of fun. Don’t freak out about the high notes – just tell your story. For much more information and online voice lessons, visit Sally Morgan&#...

The following was taken in parts from a NY Times article. 14 actors took on the challenge of a one minute journey in acting to a piece of music. They are fascinating. Read the article then take a look at the videos of each actor – from Michael Doulas to Natalie Portman – they are wonderful! No singing in these videos just great acting. “The Hurt Locker,” winner of the 2010 Oscar fo...

On Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 6-8 pm, AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) presents Sally Morgan and her Quantum Leap Monologue Prep Master Class. Come join us for a life-changing experience. Sally Morgan teaching AFTRA Master Class Quantum Leap Monologue Prep helps actors leap into that elusive creative force which ignites your acting, taking it to a higher level. An actor’s v...

The producers of the critically acclaimed AMERICAN IDIOT announced today that OSCAR® and GRAMMY® Award winning rock star, singer Melissa Etheridge will play the role of “St. Jimmy” for a one-week engagement, February 1 – 6, 2011. Ms. Etheridge is one of the most iconic recording artists in the music industry. For the rest of the month, Green Day frontman and the musical’s...

Avon is giving female singers and songwriters a chance at becoming a star! Avon Voices invites women to share their unique and beautiful voices with the world! Avon Voices is searching for two extraordinary female singers with that special “something” to record a professionally produced album. During the Avon Voices Singing Talent Search, nearly 200 global contenders will fly to exciting desti...

SingerExpress.com“> SingerExpress.com is a website all singers need to know about. Andree Kaminsky, COO of Fretless Management, Inc developed this site to connect singers with those who need singers: producers, casting directors, songwriters, you name it. Andree has been managing singers for 25 years and knows everyone there is to know in the music biz. And you all realize that it’...

NBC is accepting submissions for a new show designed to find the very best singers. (Did you hear that Simon Cowell?) This is very exciting for those for me because my life is all about training my students to be great singers. Are you one of the ‘very best singers’? Auditions will be held starting at the end of this week in various cities throughout the country. Locations include Chi...

Train makes great music. Hip, edgy and hard driving. I’ve written before about the dangers of trying to imitate singers you hear in a music video or on the radio. In this post you’ll watch the official music video for ‘Hey Soul Sister’ and an acoustic version – no hocus-pocus of the recording studio. After watching the second video, see my comments to get a better un...

Yesterday’s post was about hearing jazz legend Bucky Pizzarelli, whom I saw a couple nights ago with his sons playing amazing music. Last night I saw Ellis Marsalis at the Apple store of all places, on the day he was inducted into the Jazz Hall of Fame. There is such a grace and ease surrounding performers who are masters at their craft. With Ellis Marsalis, the piano bows to his gentle comm...