Happy New Year!!!

I hope you’ve had a wonderful holiday! If you’re like most of us well intentioned folk, you’ve probably set some hefty goals for yourself for the new year. Especially when it comes to singing, it’s all too easy to fall behind with your routine.

All vocalists have the desire to grow but many of us donʼt have the discipline to achieve our goals all alone. If you don’t keep on top of your practice, you could miss that one shining opportunity you’ve been waiting because you’re voice just wasn’t ready for it.

Think this might be you? Then these programs could be the friends you need! There are 2 programs I’ve started offering that can make a big difference:

1) Study Buddies (FREE!)

What better way to get a helping hand then to have a buddy that can keep you company along the way. A study buddy is another student from the studio who I think might be a good match for the both of you. When you are assigned a buddy, you will both help each other for 2 weeks. What/where/and how you communicate with each other, will be up to the both of you. If you both choose to extend your study together past the 2 weeks, then you are welcome to! This program is free, but aside from setting you and your buddy up together, I won’t be involved in your process.

HOW? To participate, let me know you are interested by replying to this email, and I will look for a buddy for you among others who are also interested. Then I will provide your contact information to each other, and that’s it! However you manage your relationship from that point forward is up to you and your buddy.

2) Power Practice ($60/month)

Power Practice is a new program in association with VocalizeU. Using the revolutionary new VocalizeU app for the ipad (a brilliant all round voice develop app for $40), POWER PRACTICE is a practice monitoring program that gives singers a much needed helping hand.

HOW? I will help you set up a practice schedule and keep it! All you have to do is record your practice sessions in VocalizeU, and send them to me through the app. I will be expecting them from you daily. IF you are interested in this program, let me know by replying to this email.

As always, let me know if you have any questions!

The auditions for Canada’s Got Talent have been extended to Jan 15th!

If you’re a singer in the making, don’t miss the opportunity!

Check out the Canada’s Got Talent youtube page for more info:

http://www.youtube.com/canadasgottalent

Job Description

Superheroes Of Voice is currently seeking an Administrator to work from home in a flexible part-time position of 25 hrs/wk, with the potential for more hours. The administrator is a new position that will provide administrative support and co-ordinate the professional and personal schedules, appointments, and reservations, etc., for two voice training professionals, the company’s owners. They will support the owners in a number of ways to create a vibrant, engaging and welcoming atmosphere by engaging in dialogues and answering questions with clients and potential clients in a friendly, compassionate, but professional manner as appropriate.

To be successful in this position, the candidate must be results oriented and have the demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize work flow by handling a variety of projects and tasks simultaneously.

* Be adept at preparing business communications including letter writing, powerpoint presentations, advanced excel spreadsheets including formulas, financial reports, etc.
* Greet clients and visitors and provide support at company events.
* Plan, organize and co-ordinate functions and special events for the owners.
* Organize contact info; prepare and/or edit internal and external letters, memos and mass emails.
* Acts as the first point of contact for all phone and email enquiries – providing general information and referring enquiries to appropriate sources based on a broad knowledge of the owners priorities, procedures, protocols and personnel.
* Perform a wide variety of administrative support services, ranging from complex to routine based on the anticipated needs of the President.
* Using basic bookkeeping skills to organize expenses, income and financial records.

Additional Information

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: January 5th, 2011 at 5:00 pm. Interviews will occur in mid-January. Applicants must be available to start in early February.
Compensation is $20 per hour, for 25 hrs a week.
TO APPLY:
Please respond with a cover letter detailing the qualifications and experience you would bring to the position, and a resume. Applications will be received in confidence by email only and should be forwarded to: apply@superheroesofvoice.com
No phone calls please. We thank all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted directly.

ABOUT SUPERHEROES OF VOICE

Brandon Brophy and Ryan Luchuck are international in-demand vocal instructors. In 2009, they launched Superheroes Of Voice, an event company poised to spread the word about healthy, effective vocal technique. Their unique multimedia masterclasses are some of the most interactive and engaging vocal workshops in the media today. Their live presentations are currently available for free with a small donation to charity. Recently named Co-Directors of Education for VocalizeU (www.vocalizeu.com), Ryan and Brandon are taking their masterclasses to the worldwide stage.

Registration is open for our December 4the LIVE BAND performance workshop at Central! This is a fun opportunity to get up and try some performing in a supportive environment with NO PRESSURE. It’s a great way to learn and have fun!

Please make sure you book asap with me. The cost is $60 and includes a DVD of the final performance, charting of your song for the band, FREE TO ATTEND for family and friends, feedback from a panel of industry professionals, performance rehearsal the week before (November 27th also at Central), and a helluva good time!

Space is LIMITED to 18 singers. Please book asap.

YOUR SONG CHOICE MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NOVEMBER 7TH.

This new VocalizeU vid is for the ladies!

If you’re a female artist/vocalist and don’t know your “voice habit”, you had better find out! Knowing your habit is the key to unlocking the potential in your voice.

Ready to take the plunge center stage with your own band? Ready to get to the next level as a vocalist?

Even if you’re just looking for others to “jam” with, collaborating with actual musicians is key to building your listening abilities and to be musical with your singing.

Here are some places to get you started on your search:

• http://www.musicians-in-your-city.com/
• http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/muc/
• http://toronto.nowtoronto.com/MusicianWanted/
• http://toronto.kijiji.ca/f-community-artists-musicians-W0QQCatIdZ2

• http://www.bandmix.ca/ontario/toronto/

My friend Ryan Luchuck and I finished our “Singing Tips” videos for YouTube. Below, you’ll find a direct link to the first of four videos in this series.

If you’re a singer, or know one, please have a look and pass it along by email or by re-posting on FB….We tried to load them with tons of info to make singing easy to understand.

Special note to my students: don’t laugh at me (too much)!!

Huge Thanks to: Eric Yu, Caleb Cosman, Nick Visscher, Ryan Peplinski, and Amal Nooh

Also, check out DSVocology’s latest newsletter to learn more about our affiliation!

Tenors Wanted for Toronto Choir:

The General Manager of a men’s chamber ensemble is looking for tenor voices. The Canadian Men’s Chorus is in its second year under Artistic Director Greg Rainville. Any interested tenors are invited to check out their website at www.canadianmenschorus.ca and send Greg or the GM Arlene an email if they have any questions or are interested in an audition. Contact Arlene Jillard: ajillard@canadianmenschorus.ca

Looking for male Frontman for a 4 piece Funk Group:

Contact: Robert 905 597 3293

Most singers can only sing far below their potential. Lack of range, power and ideal tone are unfortunately all to common…. But it doesn’t have to be!

One of the main reasons for these common inabilities is the lack of high quality accessible educational information for singers. For this reason, my good friend Ryan Luchuck and I have put our heads together to form “Superheroes Of Voice – Changing Your Vocal Destiny”, a fun, interactive workshop that we’re presenting for FREE (w/PWYC donation to charity) on November 21, 2011 @ The Winchester Theatre (80 Winchester St.). We’ve been developing this presentation for over two years, and the feedback has been phenomenal.

You will learn:

- The #1 thing you do with your voice that is holding you back.
- What tools will fix ALL your vocal issues.
- How to unlock both your own voice and other singers
- How to develop power and range free of strain, as quickly as possible
- The same elite voice training information we teach our private students

Seating is very limited. To sign up, send a reply to this email or visit our event page on facebook.

Hope to see you there!
Brandon Brophy and Ryan Luchuck

Not sure how important rhythm is to singing? Nothing like watching the masters at work. And this is one of my fav’s. Watch how Michael’s virtuosic singing revolves around his snapping on the 2nd and 4th beat of every “bar”: