Choose the right song for your voice

It’s a fairly common event: a singer timidly steps on stage, belts out a song and the judge’s chair doesn’t turn around. The singer, though talented, doesn't move on to the next round due to one thing, song choice.

Choosing a song that is adapted to your voice is not to be taken lightly: a song that you like doesn't mean automatic success. Careful selection can make the difference between a successful rendition that highlights your abilities and one that magnifies your imperfections.

Here are some tips to contemplate when picking a song that’s right for your voice.

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5 papas that rock

In celebration of fathers everywhere, we’ve selected five extraordinary rockin' papas that have contributed not only to home life, but also to the world of music.

Spotlight on one of Karaoke Version's own: Lionel

As part of the development team, Lionel may not have as much time as he would like to practice his newfound passion for guitar. Just starting out as a musician, he's been inspired by the guitar greats (notably Eric Clapton and B.B. King) and considers himself lucky to be able to practice alongside his more musically advanced co-workers on his lunch break.

Time to meet Lionel to discover why he enjoys working at Karaoke Version and his music recommendations.

7 gifts for a musical mom

Any mom would likely be happy with the ceremonial phone call and flowers on Mother's Day, but music-minded-mamas want (and deserve) something different. A musical mom needs something with a beat, something to tap her toes to, to groove to.

If you aren’t ready to express your appreciation for mom in song, may we suggest one (or many) of the following things.

Singing with eyes shut: a good idea?

In any discipline, doing things with eyes closed is a sign of mastery of one’s art. But in the context of singing, this reflex can also mark a moment of intense emotion that can create a divide with one’s public if done too much or for too long.

Here, for your eyes only, is an explanation of what incites us to sing with eyes shut and some tips to buck it.

The effects of music on the brain

Even if we listen to music in a passive state and largely as a means to relax or let go, music is anything but. Whether you use it when you exercise or during a power nap, your brain, when in contact with music is, working at full!

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