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STARTING SINGING? THEN, READ THIS BLOG! B Y P E T E R V O X

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DO YOU WANT TO SING FOR FUN AND IMPROVE YOUR SINGING VOICE, BUT DO NOT KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN?

WELL, START WHERE YOU ARE! YOU MUST LIKE MUSIC, FIRST AND FOREMOST, AND YOU MAY HAVE SUNG ALONG TO SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE SONGS BEFORE?

Pick a couple of your favourite songs – songs that you want to enjoy singing. If you enjoy something, you’re going to want to do it more often, you’ll improve quickly. It will become your passion, and won’t feel like a chore. So, learn the songs from back to front, print the lyrics out. Sing along with your favourite artist, and then sing along with the backing track. Follow your passion, and bring fun and excitement to your singing!

Do not limit yourself with one genre. Be in bluegrass, rock, musical theatre, metal, RnB, classical, hip-hop, folk, trap, or whatever other genres were popular in the past and will emerge in the future — find what YOU like to sing!

If you haven’t had singing lessons yet, here are a couple of tips to use at home:

· Watch what your mouth is doing. · Watch some of your favourite singers live – you will learn a lot from observing other people, analysing what they are doing, and replicating it. · Breathe with your diaphragm and engage stomach muscles as you are going up higher.

But the main point is just to have fun singing by yourself. And then — go and do some karaoke, open mics, or sing with a churchgroup. Sing along with your friends and in public. If you wanted to take it to the next level, I highly recommend to go and get some singing lessons, or join a choir, an amateur theatre group, or find like- minded musicians to form a band – start with a duo, you don’t even need a full band to begin with! Whatever you want to do, whatever makes you happy to sing — create your own opportunities, and find people to share them with.

Take it step by step, and start right here — where you are. No one can expect prompt results overnight. But there are a few ways to make your progress easier: above all, just remember to be consistent, be patient, and enjoy the process!

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THIS MONTH'S STANDOUT STUDENT IS THE LIVING END! THE LIVING END is VSA's Student of the Month!

The Living End is a rock n roll trio from , Australia. They formed in 1994 and consist of band members (vocals, guitar), (, vocals) and (drums). They rose to fame in the late 1990s with their double A-side single, Second Solution / .

The Living End have released seven studio albums and one single compilation in Australia. They have also gained notable success in the United States and Europe.

The Living End’s eighth studio album They have always forged their own path with their music which WUNDERBAR is out now! creates social conscience and mosh pit stamina. The experience For various promotions, giveaways and always flawlessly executed. It’s this attitude that’s earned the band four platinum and one gold album! offers, plus tour info: www.thelivingend.com.au

TEACHER OF THE MONTH: EMILY VOX B Y P E T E R V O X

EMILY SAAEN VOX IS OUR TEACHER OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to EMILY for being the Teacher of the Month for November - this is her third award this year! EMILY is one of our most sought-after and busiest teachers. She is one of the best pros out there, a veteran singer in her own right, vocal producer and a coach, and all students are absolutely raving about her lessons and unwavering support!

Emily toured the world with professional productions and bands, and her most determined students are building careers of their own (PLUM GREEN, THE UGLY KINGS, SULDUSK, to name a few).

She also does a lot of work behind the scenes working on VSA’s blogs, proofreading our website and other social media. Emily has created a lot of initiatives to take VSA and all our students to the next level. Aside from all this, she's also an incredibly warm, energetic and loving talent with a real INTERVIEW with EMILY A. SAAEN passion for what she does! (vocals, songwriting, stage performance and sound production teacher) - WATCH IT NOW: Spaces with EMILY are extremely limited - book your lessons https://youtu.be/P1qzI2E_rCE now, or get on the waiting list!

W W W . V O X S I N G I N G A C A D E M Y . C O M . A U P A G E 2 SINGING TEACHERS WANTED! B Y P E T E R V O X

VSA IS LOOKING FOR SUPER TEACHERS!

Are you a confident vocalist and want to share your skills and experience? Reliable, friendly and outgoing? Attentive, enthusiastic, loving singing? Willing to learn and follow our exclusive syllabus? WE WANT YOU ON OUR TEAM! - Over 27 years old - Performed on stage and/or in recording studio - Previous teaching experience is beneficial, but not required - Past and current students welcome to apply

Free intensive training provided to the right person, with potential to work one to five days a week in VSA studios all over Melbourne and online.

WANTED: MELBOURNE CBD STUDIO B Y D A N I E L L E V O X

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Vox Singing Academy already has six studios around Melbourne, and is currently expanding! We are looking for a singing studio space in the Melbourne CBD.

The room requirements:

* semi-soundproof * accessible from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Monday to Thursday), and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Saturday) * minimum of room size - 4 x 2 meters

Would like to start with one or two days per week room hire, if this is an option.

Room/Studio can be a: If you have a suitable space - please contact VSA on 0422 278 289 * basement or email Danielle: * back of a shop [email protected] * above premises, or anywhere that is easily and safely accessible.

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We are so proud of ALL our students Are you doing something amazing and your achievements with your with your music? Performing? music and singing endeavours! Competitions? Taking chances?

Make sure you tag us on any photos Tell your teacher about it, so that we or videos you post! can share your achievements and inspire others through our social @VoxSingingAcademy media platforms and the VSA #VoxSingingAcademy newsletter!

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VSA – Official Website: http://www.voxsingingacademy.com.au

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