Tag: music

What is Authenticity?

Artists and teachers consistently talk about making sure you are authentic. What does this really mean? The definition of authentic, “real or genuine: not copied or false.” How do we know if we are being real? As artists we are comprised of our influences. How do we stay true to ourselves and make sure that … Read More »

Making a song yours

As singers we start off learning how to sing a song, phrasing, dynamics, and melodic arrangement through imitating someone’s version of their original song or imitating our favorite singer’s version of a song.  When we start we are learning how to use our voice, vocal control, delivery, timing, pitch, among many other things. When we … Read More »