Turn up the microphone please
This is for singers in bands on stage: Please make sure to stand up to the sound man and turn yourselves up and if you have a monitor turn it on as well. As audience members we want to hear the singer well over the music. Also, someone worked really hard to write the lyrics, we would like a chance to understand them.
So often your sound guy is someone you don’t know at a club who turns up everyone in the band evenly. I think it is so important to make sure that the voice stands out enough to be distinguished from the rest. Plus, it will save you vocally to be heard well since you won’t be straining for volume over your band.
Grab someone with ears you trust to stand out in the club to hear your sound check. You can also have that person there for the performance. Just tell the sound person ahead of time that your friend has your permission to ask the sound guy to make adjustments.
Save that voice band members! The more success you experience the more often you will be singing out. So learn how to stretch your voice that extra mile. (and of course don’t forget to warm-up).
Ariella Vaccarino www.voicelessonstogo.com
