A Valentine Song From Broadway

Here's a nice love song to play for your sweetie on V Day!  "I'll Send You Roses"

New Music from Broadway's ' Marilyn'

Listen to new music I just posted from my Broadway musical "Marilyn, An American Fable'.  NBC's 'Smash" is fiction - I lived it!

Here's some music from the show - just piano, vocal and a little sweetening by Nyle Steiner.

http://bit.ly/As3kM6

Smash - Marilyn Monroe Video

'Smash' airs Monday on NBC with tons of buzz.  Have you seen this video??

Don't Rush Your Bow !

You've worked hard to prepare for your gig.  You've studied your lyrics; understand the emotions behind the words; and have developed your voice so that you can tell your story and not be distracted by vocal challenges.

You take the stage and share your music authentically, making a sincere connection with your audience.  They feel your music and when your set is done, you get an ovation!  Here's my advice - don't rush your bow!  Enjoy your moment, you earned it!

Many times when I work with insecure or inexperienced singers they always have a problem with this.  The moment they're done with their song they practically run offstage!  Not taking a deserved bow robs your audience of the satisfaction of publicly thanking you.  It also shows your audience that you feel unworthy of their praise.

Being confident before, during and after your performance will demonstrate that you have arrived as a powerful, masterful singer who isn't afraid to take the stage with no apologies.

Do You Know What You're Singing About?

Make sure that you are prepared before you take the stage to sing!  That may sound elementary, but many times singers don't do the work that's necessary to really connect with their audience.  Specifically, I mentor my clients on the importance of breaking down the  lyrics for every song you're going to sing so that you know EXACTLY what the song is about; what the feeling is you want to impart to your audience; and what commonality you'll share with your audience when singing your songs.

What is it in your songs that people in your audience can relate to?  A lost love, a new love; triumph over a challenge?  Break down each verse, each chorus, each line so that you know exactly what the meaning is underneath the lyric.  Understanding the subtext of your lyrics is a big job and requires that a singer does their homework!  Knowing what you're singing about may seem simple, but many singers omit this crucial step.  It's not enough to be a good singer; you've got to be a great storyteller.

Cult Status for my Musical!

"Marilyn, An American Fable" - the musical I co-wrote with Norman Thalheimer (with Kenny Ortega making his Broadway directorial debut) was named "a cult musical" by a reader/member of BroadwayWorld.com! Cult status....is that a good or a bad thing??!!!!