Resources
Below are some useful links for your vocal development:
Backing Tracks:
Ameritz have a massive online database of over 10,000 tracks from a wide selection of genres, including the latest Chart hits. They include a free 30-second preview of each song, so you can try before you buy. Also, you have a choice of 5 different keys! To access the tracks press on the following link: Ameritz
Vocal Health:
The following sites give you information about vocal care products and treatment, and vocal disorders and anatomy, respectively:
Good posture is also an important aspect of singing. You can find a fantastic Alexander Technique practitioner at www.skillforlife.com.
Speech Level Singing:
Find out more about the technique via: www.speechlevelsining.com
Find out more about the founder of the technique via: www.sethriggs.com
Music Business:
In order to look after your best interests, develop, promote yourself, and find out about singing opportunities, the following websites are useful:
Musicians Union UK.
www.british-voice-association.com
British Voice Association networking and education opportunities for anyone associated with vocal training or treatment.
High quality live music and entertainment for weddings or events.
Auditions and jobs.
Professional UK Singers, Jobs & Auditions.
Online community for UK music industry professionals.
How to get your songs copy written.
Business development network for the UK music industry.
Membership of the Academy is open to anyone who is actively writing music.
PRS for Music is one of the world's most efficient combined rights collecting operations.
London's leading festival for new music.
Education for musicians and singers. Diploma, Higher Diploma and Degree courses.
Recording/Rehearsal:
If you'd like to record your voice at a professional recording studio or practice your singing within the privacy of a rehearsal room, then just to highlight that you can do so here at Ascape Studios. For more information go to www.ascapestudios.com.
Rock School Grades:
If you'd like to take your grades in piano, singing or any other instrument, Ascape Studios is also an examination centre for Rock School, so you can take your grades here aswell!