by Greg | Jun 16, 2020 | Playing Piano, Singing
Something is my favorite ballad by the Beatles. It was written by George Harrison. I like the lyrics. The melody is somewhat plain, but it moves around enough with music that nestles the words just perfectly. I like the bridge too, but it doesn’t make as much sense to...
by Greg | Apr 9, 2014 | Singing
Wow! I confess it has been longer than a week or two. Opening up my ear has been a real struggle. If you haven’t read Part I yet, you might want to start here. Hearing the distinct sound in a note takes a lot of practice. But that is what I have been working...
by Greg | Mar 13, 2014 | Singing
This is going to be the first of a series of blog posts that I write. If you are reading this, you probably share my curiosity, or perhaps even my obsession on developing an ear that is so receptive that it can pick out the notes from a squeaky door. Why would you...
by Greg | Feb 25, 2012 | Singing
As a solo performer (piano/vocals,) I am constantly looking for tips on how to improve my singing voice. The truth is, I thought I was destined to have a whiny, high-pitched voice with limited range. And EVERY time I would go for those high notes, I would be pulling...