Here begins a multi part series on the care and maintenance of the singing voice. Today I will begin with vocal anatomy. Probably the three most important things a singer can do to maintain a healthy voice are understanding one’s…
Day To Day Stuff…
What does it take to produce a concert? I started with a set list. Well, actually, I picked the band, and then created the set list. The set list has already changed 3 times! I’m sure the set list will continue to…
How to Get Started with Your Band
How Everything Started My pal, the brilliant trumpet/flugelhorn/post-horn player, composer, band leader and music educator John Worley and I have decided to collaborate (can you tell I’m proud to be his friend?!). This took some time, as we began this discussion about…
The Chronicles of Putting on a Concert – Intro
Producing a Concert, Quick Introduction Over the years I’ve had several friends, family, and voice students who’ve asked, “How do you do this?” So, I thought I would offer a glimpse behind the scenes. I’ve produced several shows over the years: ongoing…
What to See – Concerts Happening in May
June 8; 7pm; Feinstein’s at The Nikko: Ambler and Brandt and special guest Wendy Waller perform songs in their show: “Not All Who Wander Are Lost.” For tickets: http://ticketf.ly/24uGax5 Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution Mar 17–July 5, 2016…
A little history of Rhythm and Blues
Quote sources: http://bit.ly/1sdyBxe and http://bit.ly/1qdRWMO So this month I’m sharing a smidgen about the New Orleans Sound because that is what I’m listening to right now… It’s always been difficult for me to put a label on my musical style.…
Space Age Pop Music
All quotes belong to The Space Age Pop Music Page http://spaceagepop.com Lately I’ve been listening to a lot of space age pop. “Its era was roughly 1952 to 1963, from the dawn of high-fidelity (hi-fi) to the arrival of the…
What to See, Live Music
Fat Tuesday Celebration Aaron Neville Tuesday, February 9, 7:30pm Roberta Donnay and The Prohibition Mob Band February 13 Sausalito Seahorse, Sausalito, CA Dianne Reeves Sunday, February 14, 3:00 pm SFJAZZ Center, Miner Auditorium – Songs of Love Series Wendy Waller…
Upcoming Auditions
San Fransisco Classical Voice Bay Area Educational Theatre Company The Little Mermaid, 2016 Auditions 2016 (by appointment only) Saturday, January 30, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Sunday, January 31, 11:00 am – 3:40 pm Call Backs as needed on February…
Classes & Workshops
Roberta Donnay Workshop Branding and Marketing for Artists and Musicians. Saturday, January 30, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Mill Valley, CA For more info call 415-381-6290 SF Jazz Center Koret Discover Jazz Course That’s What She Said Wednesdays, March 2…