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Next time you're feeling "too old" to sing or perform - read this.
Hey guys,
I have this discussion with Ken on a semi regular basis, how age relates to the ability to perform. Well, even though I can't sing my way out of a paper bag (I'm just the web guy and administrator) I have been in the music business as a photographer for a long time and one of my favorite bands is Motorhead.
Before you laugh, I want you to check out their tour schedule and remember that lead vocalist and bassist Lemmy is 66 years old and tours around the world continually and records a new album every two years. Also remember that his style of "singing" is extremely stressful.
Just remember, you are never too old - check out tour schedule, current and past: Motorhead Tour Schedule
I hope you get a chuckle and some motivation from this 
Nigel
Nigel
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Breakdown - Tom Petty (feat. Shelbie)
Here's one with "normal" instrumentation. Listen to this one first if you don't know the song.
And here's one where I removed the guitars and had my friend Shelbie solo over the whole thing. If this were going to be released, I'd have to spend more time trying to get the guitars to fit (it would take some time because she layered a lot of harmonies, some need to be removed, edited, bounced, compressed, etc). So it's not a mix but it's a version for people who like to hear a lot of guitar. She did a great job, I just didn't have the time to do more:
And here's one where I removed the guitars and had my friend Shelbie solo over the whole thing. If this were going to be released, I'd have to spend more time trying to get the guitars to fit (it would take some time because she layered a lot of harmonies, some need to be removed, edited, bounced, compressed, etc). So it's not a mix but it's a version for people who like to hear a lot of guitar. She did a great job, I just didn't have the time to do more:
blondiewales
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When passion meets profession (Vocals on a pharmacy advertisement)
Hi mates,
my wife is a pharmacist and runs a small, urban pharmacy. Recently, the wholesale agent has made us aware that we should finally get into digital marketing. So we did that.
This is the advertisement (I provided an english translation for you):
Doc
@Sophia @Wigs @Diego @blondiewales @DogMeat @Raphael_Hussl @d1g2w3 @Rick_amateur @...
my wife is a pharmacist and runs a small, urban pharmacy. Recently, the wholesale agent has made us aware that we should finally get into digital marketing. So we did that.
This is the advertisement (I provided an english translation for you):
Doc
@Sophia @Wigs @Diego @blondiewales @DogMeat @Raphael_Hussl @d1g2w3 @Rick_amateur @...
doc_ramadani
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Re: How do I do the audio workouts volume 2?
Hi @DaniLensen,
Since you purchased the course you should get your forum status updated. Please find the instructions here..
Afterwards we should move this discussion into the internal student areas.
Doc
Since you purchased the course you should get your forum status updated. Please find the instructions here..
Afterwards we should move this discussion into the internal student areas.
Doc
doc_ramadani
5 ·
Re: Will a cough make me loose my voice?
Try to avoid that nasty smoke, and drink lots of water, be gentle on the voice while singing these days.
Good luck. Maxim
Good luck. Maxim
maximgottmer
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Re: Weight loss/workouts/overall body health
congratulations on getting the course, you will like it a lot!
I don't know how it will tie in with singing, since I don't know whether or not it affects my voice (on the course now almost exactly a year), but what I do for fitness (I never had to lose weight but use it to keep fit'):
*kettlebell training, you might want to check out a guy called Pavel Tsatsouline
it is basically a mix of cardio and weight training, and I find it more fun than normal "bodybuilding" type of training. also, it is very minimal in what material you need (a kettlebell or two is enough). I combine it with body weight exercises like pushups, pull-ups, squats, burpees etc. i did moderate "bodybuilding" type of exercises (bench presses, weighted squats, deadlifts) and found they make you really stiff the next day, something I do not get from kettlebell exercise (to be fair, it also does not grow big muscles like bodybuilding, but that's not what I was into anyway, and it doesn't sound like you are either). it is more geared towards "functional" and overall fitness, rather than big growth
*tabata protocol
you can arrange exercises into a cycle, with 40 secs heavy work and 20 secs rest, then next set/next exercise. you can also incorporate the elliptical. google it, and if you can't find enough info, let me know and I break it down for you in more detail. you can get pretty fried from 20 minutes of this.
I think it is always good to hit the body with different stimuli, so maybe try to mix it up a bit, so your body can't ease into a routine, which might mean that you plateau. sometimes I will do a workout tabata style, sometimes i do 3-4 exercises with 3-4 sets each, in a sequence (where i do the sets of the first exercises back to back, then next exercise, etc), or sometimes in a circuit (doing one set of each exercise, then go back to the beginning, etc).
don't forget to properly warm up before doing heavy exercise!!!
*for my abs, at the end of every workout session, I do a 6-minute routine from youtube (i think the channel is called "xhit daily") which I find to be beneficial for my support with singing, but obviously, I cannot prove it. I think I would notice if it would inhibit my singing.
*as for diet, I am like 95% vegetarian (with the occasional exception), and you are right about lentils, they are great, eggplant usually needs a lot of oil to cook it (I find). you might want to look into broccoli, it is a staple for (not only vegan) bodybuilders. steaming is your friend if you are counting calories. also, I learned how to cook Indian, it is a very good way to incorporate lots of veg without it being too bland (depending on your taste). salads with grated carrots, cabbage, kidney beans etc can be really nice if you add (home-made?!) kimchi to the salad as a "dressing". it gives it a nice taste and makes it taste more "solid" than a normal salad.
that's all I can think of for now, I can give you more details if you have any questions! good luck
I don't know how it will tie in with singing, since I don't know whether or not it affects my voice (on the course now almost exactly a year), but what I do for fitness (I never had to lose weight but use it to keep fit'):
*kettlebell training, you might want to check out a guy called Pavel Tsatsouline
it is basically a mix of cardio and weight training, and I find it more fun than normal "bodybuilding" type of training. also, it is very minimal in what material you need (a kettlebell or two is enough). I combine it with body weight exercises like pushups, pull-ups, squats, burpees etc. i did moderate "bodybuilding" type of exercises (bench presses, weighted squats, deadlifts) and found they make you really stiff the next day, something I do not get from kettlebell exercise (to be fair, it also does not grow big muscles like bodybuilding, but that's not what I was into anyway, and it doesn't sound like you are either). it is more geared towards "functional" and overall fitness, rather than big growth
*tabata protocol
you can arrange exercises into a cycle, with 40 secs heavy work and 20 secs rest, then next set/next exercise. you can also incorporate the elliptical. google it, and if you can't find enough info, let me know and I break it down for you in more detail. you can get pretty fried from 20 minutes of this.
I think it is always good to hit the body with different stimuli, so maybe try to mix it up a bit, so your body can't ease into a routine, which might mean that you plateau. sometimes I will do a workout tabata style, sometimes i do 3-4 exercises with 3-4 sets each, in a sequence (where i do the sets of the first exercises back to back, then next exercise, etc), or sometimes in a circuit (doing one set of each exercise, then go back to the beginning, etc).
don't forget to properly warm up before doing heavy exercise!!!
*for my abs, at the end of every workout session, I do a 6-minute routine from youtube (i think the channel is called "xhit daily") which I find to be beneficial for my support with singing, but obviously, I cannot prove it. I think I would notice if it would inhibit my singing.
*as for diet, I am like 95% vegetarian (with the occasional exception), and you are right about lentils, they are great, eggplant usually needs a lot of oil to cook it (I find). you might want to look into broccoli, it is a staple for (not only vegan) bodybuilders. steaming is your friend if you are counting calories. also, I learned how to cook Indian, it is a very good way to incorporate lots of veg without it being too bland (depending on your taste). salads with grated carrots, cabbage, kidney beans etc can be really nice if you add (home-made?!) kimchi to the salad as a "dressing". it gives it a nice taste and makes it taste more "solid" than a normal salad.
that's all I can think of for now, I can give you more details if you have any questions! good luck
Klaus_T
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Re: Weight loss/workouts/overall body health
Welcome to the course mate, I'm Chris and been with the course just over a year.
Im only comfortable giving very general advice regarding diet and fitness, and I'm not advanced enough to know how it will affect your singing in the future.
I follow a very basic plan, I've never been over weight but it helps me to manage it. If you burn less calaroies than you consume you gain weight, if you burn more, you lose weight. Diets are something you do for a period of time to achieve a weight loss goal, a dietary lifestyle is something you do forever. These are basically what I follow. To keep the weight off you can't revert back to old habits.
Muscle weighs more than fat, but also having some muscle helps burn more calories because they are more nutrient hungry. So incorporating a weight workout to me is beneficial. Overall, you want to workout all the main muscle groups, usually compound exersices like squats, chest press and lateral pull downs ( back) is a good place to start. I do sometimes skip or reduce my ab workouts the day before I know I'm going to have a tough singing workout.
@doc_ramadani is our resident medical expert here and I'm sure he will be able to give more detailed advice for you if I have been incorrect.
It's great to have you here and look forward to hearing you🙂
Im only comfortable giving very general advice regarding diet and fitness, and I'm not advanced enough to know how it will affect your singing in the future.
I follow a very basic plan, I've never been over weight but it helps me to manage it. If you burn less calaroies than you consume you gain weight, if you burn more, you lose weight. Diets are something you do for a period of time to achieve a weight loss goal, a dietary lifestyle is something you do forever. These are basically what I follow. To keep the weight off you can't revert back to old habits.
Muscle weighs more than fat, but also having some muscle helps burn more calories because they are more nutrient hungry. So incorporating a weight workout to me is beneficial. Overall, you want to workout all the main muscle groups, usually compound exersices like squats, chest press and lateral pull downs ( back) is a good place to start. I do sometimes skip or reduce my ab workouts the day before I know I'm going to have a tough singing workout.
@doc_ramadani is our resident medical expert here and I'm sure he will be able to give more detailed advice for you if I have been incorrect.
It's great to have you here and look forward to hearing you🙂
Wigs
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Re: Weight loss/workouts/overall body health
Hi Nicholas, @HardRockGuru
our mate Chris (@Wigs) tagged me.
As a Medical Doctor I meet people that want to loose weight every day. The trick is to change you living habits over a long term. The less dramatic the changes for the moment seem to be the better it is on the long term. Short diet changes will likely lead to gaining even more weight.
I have a recommendation to you which I will send you via PM.
Doc
our mate Chris (@Wigs) tagged me.
As a Medical Doctor I meet people that want to loose weight every day. The trick is to change you living habits over a long term. The less dramatic the changes for the moment seem to be the better it is on the long term. Short diet changes will likely lead to gaining even more weight.
I have a recommendation to you which I will send you via PM.
Doc
doc_ramadani
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Re: What vocal register / technique is this?
Hi @Awadi,
I agree with @blondiewales. For me it sounds like reinforced falsetto. In the KTVA terminology we would call this head voice, by definition. The highest note you sung was a D6. Serious range, mate.
Doc
I agree with @blondiewales. For me it sounds like reinforced falsetto. In the KTVA terminology we would call this head voice, by definition. The highest note you sung was a D6. Serious range, mate.
Doc
doc_ramadani
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Re: What vocal register / technique is this?
This still sounds like KTVA head voice to me, which basically reinforced falsetto. It's not whistle. There are different segments to falsetto, so there certainly is feeling of transference as you go across octaves.
I'm not sure what the highest note you hit is. The whole thing sounded like a slide.
I'm not sure what the highest note you hit is. The whole thing sounded like a slide.
blondiewales
5 ·