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		<title>Singers Need Equipment Too</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Working toward being a pro singer?  You should have your own equipment for gigs and know how to use it all.  At the very least, a singer should have a microphone.  The most commonly used microphone for live performances is a Shure SM58.  They retail for $99 to $119.  They are common because of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Delivery for Singer Songwriters</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Delivery for  Singer Songwriters Style and delivery for a songwriting singer. You may hire a professional singer, but what happens when you want to perform your songs live? As a songwriter you may not consider yourself to be a singer. You hire a demo singer to record your material, but then run into trouble when [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Sing Without Strain</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to Sing Without Strain Let yourself sing. Don&#8217;t make yourself sing. Often students will strain to sing notes that they believe are too high. That is part of the problem. You think the note is high so you reach for it. Then you might even “hit” it or… you might not. And if you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>My Voice Lesson &#8211; Should I go?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Should I Go to my Voice Lesson? Should I still go to my voice lesson or my gig if I have a sore throat? The only time you should certainly NOT attend your voice lesson is if you know you are contagious (cold, flu). The basic rule is: Do not sing if your throat hurts. [...]]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vocal Coach &#8211; Showcase Tips Music Showcase Tips from Vocal Coach, Melissa Ellen Here are some things to think about and go over with your vocal coach before performing at your showcase. The trick is to know which type of showcase is right for you.  Be clear and honest about your level of talent.  If [...]]]></description>
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