tag:susananders.com,2005:/blogs/news?p=4News2024-01-11T12:04:43-07:00Susan Andersfalsetag:susananders.com,2005:Post/73322692024-01-11T12:04:43-07:002024-01-11T12:04:44-07:00Santa Fe<p>I moved to Santa Fe in November 2023: it's a soulful small tourist town filled with art and music. I'm teaching less and writing and singing more here. On top of writing/recording <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.susanandersmusic.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">my own songs</a> I'm singing in a choir for the first time in many years: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://theziasingers.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">The Zia Singers</a>. It's a kick in the pants to be sight-singing again after so long, and both fun and thrilling to be part of a large group singing beautiful contemporary choral works.</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/72499172023-07-31T10:25:32-06:002023-10-16T08:45:16-06:00Circlesongs with Bobby McFerrin<p>I got to study vocal improv and circle singing with the always jaw-dropping master Bobby McFerrin all last week. 200 singers from all over the world gathered in San Francisco to sing and learn. So inspiring.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/47237/2f038d67c5ad4a88cc99de1c31022aa9f47e7684/original/7-23-bobby-circlesongs.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/72072342023-05-11T17:41:55-06:002023-05-11T17:47:20-06:00California Coast Music Camp<p>I'm so happy to be teaching at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.musiccamp.org/2023-classes-teachers" data-link-type="url">CCMC</a> this July 7-14. Loads of singing and playing all week in the beautiful Carmel Highlands. Everyone gets a little sleep-deprived and slap-happy. I'm teaching two classes all week: songwriting and vocal style. </p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/71469702023-02-01T10:51:13-07:002023-02-01T10:51:14-07:00Congrats to Brant Miller<p>Big congrats to Brant Miller who is an <a contents="International Acoustic Music Awards" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://inacoustic.com/" target="_blank">International Acoustic Music Awards</a> finalist in the Folk/Americana/Roots category--well deserved! <a contents="Tom Manche" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://studioxnashville.com/" target="_blank">Tom Manche</a> and I worked with Brant when he was recording his nominated song <a contents="No Interest in That" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEXok-nAbCI&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">No Interest In That</a>.</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/71142382022-11-30T17:42:50-07:002022-11-30T17:46:10-07:00Julia Perla's new single Quarter Life Crisis<p>It's been awhile since my quarter-life crisis but I love <a contents="Julia Perla" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://juliaperla.com/" target="_blank">Julia Perla</a>'s new single Quarter Life Crisis. It's <a contents="everywhere" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ffm.to/qlc-25" target="_blank">everywhere</a>.<span class="font_regular"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/47237/c3a5577cb786cbc1fb49a35f778d3b3570addbe0/original/a1075251026-16.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></span></p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/70975652022-11-07T17:57:44-07:002022-11-07T21:29:09-07:00Farewell CD Sales Here<p>Most singers purchase downloads now and shipping prices keep rising, so I'm no longer going to sell CDs, vocal workouts, and books from this site. I'm sorry if this inconveniences you. All of the physical versions of my methods are available at Amazon.com:</p>
<p>Vocal workouts and books are here at <a contents="Amazon.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Anders/e/B009EAEWFQ/" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a>. </p>
<p>CDs and CD sets are here at <a contents="Amazon.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Anders/e/B000APTBPK" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a>.</p>
<p> </p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/70963062022-11-05T11:40:02-06:002022-11-05T11:55:43-06:00Singulair warnings<p>Singulair has long been the recommended allergy med of choice for singers since it doesn't dry the vocal cords, unlike many other allergy meds. But <a contents="recent findings" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.center4research.org/new-warnings-on-singulair-allergy-and-asthma-drug/" target="_blank">recent findings</a> make me much more cautious about recommending it: it now has a 'black box' warning that it can cause depression, sleep issues, and suicide. If allergies are getting in the way of your singing I'd <a contents="explore alternative remedies" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.susananders.com/singing-with-colds-and-allergies">explore alternative remedies</a> first.</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/70342762022-08-09T16:41:34-06:002022-08-09T16:41:35-06:00Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art<p> I just finished reading <a contents="James Nestor" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/" target="_blank">James Nestor</a>'s fascinating book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art: highly recommended! All singers will benefit from this book. Among many other recommendations, Nestor extols the benefits of nasal breathing, which has also been recommended by numerous cultures around the world for centuries. This is trickier for singers since mouth breathing is faster and often we don't have a lot of time in-between phrases for a nasal breath. But if you read the book I bet you'll be sold on breathing through your nose more often. <br> In the past I've often told singers to breathe through the nose when not singing, and also when warming up if one is having placement issues, has allergies or 'gunkiness' going on, or is singing flat. In the past I said breathe through the mouth when singing the rest of the time since it's faster. I've modified my thinking now: all the time now when warming up I breathe through my nose as much as possible, and when singing [if there's enough time in-between phrases or sections] I take a nose breath in there as well. <br> As singers we've learned to breathe deeply into the diaphragm and we've learned to slow the exhalation as we sing with good breath support. So we're ahead of the rest of the world on these healthy breathing practices. Check out <a contents="the book" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z49Z32V/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1" target="_blank">the book</a> and <a contents="his site" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/" target="_blank">his site</a> and you'll learn some new methods that could change your singing life for the better.</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/68920242022-02-08T11:28:47-07:002022-02-08T11:28:47-07:00Scott Ramminger Releases LIVE AT 3RD & LINDSLEY, NASHVILLE <p>Congrats to my student Scott Ramminger on his most recent release! Scott sounds a bit like an early bluesy Tom Waits, and his blues/old-style R&B songs feature some very smart and thoughtful lyrics. Check out <a contents="LIVE AT 3RD &amp; LINDSLEY, NASHVILLE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.scottramminger.com/home" target="_blank">LIVE AT 3RD & LINDSLEY, NASHVILLE</a>.</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/68567362022-01-01T13:24:41-07:002022-01-01T13:24:41-07:00Thanks! "One of the best vocal coaches in Nashville 2022" Expertise.com<p>I'm teaching online singing lessons from my new home in Bend now, but Expertise.com has just listed me as <a contents="one of the best vocal coaches in Nashville" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.expertise.com/tn/nashville/voice-lessons" target="_blank">one of the best vocal coaches in Nashville</a> for 2022--since I taught in Nashville for almost twenty years and still work with many singers there I guess that makes it legit.</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/68322142021-12-06T19:02:44-07:002021-12-06T19:02:44-07:00He Got the Callback<p>Big congrats to my student Will: he just started this fall at college, worked with me right before his audition for their production of the musical Working--and he aced it, he got several callbacks, and just got cast in a lead role. Nice way to hit the ground running at a new school!</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/68245402021-11-29T13:46:12-07:002021-11-29T13:46:12-07:00No International Shipping Due to Covid<p>So sorry, but due to coronavirus shipping restrictions we cannot ship outside of the US. I hope international singers can used download versions of our methods instead.</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/68087472021-11-13T22:16:35-07:002021-11-13T22:16:35-07:00Lower Prices on Singing and Harmonizing Methods<p> Just in time for the holidays--check out the lower prices on physical and download versions of <a contents="Harmony Singing by Ear" data-link-label="Harmony Singing by Ear" data-link-type="page" href="/harmony-singing-by-ear">Harmony Singing by Ear</a> and <a contents="The Just Songs Vocal Warmup for Kids" data-link-label="Just Songs Warmup for Kids" data-link-type="page" href="/just-songs-warmup-for-kids">The Just Songs Vocal Warmup for Kids</a>, and the physical versions of <a contents="Vol. 1" data-link-label="Just Songs Vocal Workout Vol. 1" data-link-type="page" href="/just-songs-vocal-workout-vol-1">Vol. 1</a> and <a contents="Vol. 2 of the No Scales, Just Songs Vocal Workout " data-link-label="Just Songs Vocal Workout Vol. 2" data-link-type="page" href="/just-songs-vocal-workout-vol-2">Vol. 2 of the No Scales, Just Songs Vocal Workout</a>.</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/67966872021-11-02T21:02:03-06:002021-11-02T21:05:33-06:00New City, New State, New Home for Susan and Zanna Discs<p> After almost twenty years of living and teaching in Nashville, TN, I've moved back west to my new home in Bend, OR. I'm teaching loads of singers online via Zoom and Skype, and Zanna Discs kept going throughout the move: we just updated the Android version of the Sing Harmonies App. My new mailing address is:</p>
<p>Susan Anders/Zanna Discs<br>PO Box 2371 <br>Bend, OR 97703</p>
<p> </p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/67650562021-10-03T16:07:27-06:002021-10-03T16:07:27-06:00Eric Lambert Releases "Beating the Odds"<p>My student <a contents="Eric Lambert" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ericlambert.com/" target="_blank">Eric Lambert</a> has just released his new album "Beating the Odds"-- I defy you to listen to the title track and not smile and tap your toes. <a contents="Check it out!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ericlambert1.bandcamp.com/album/beating-the-odds">Check it out!</a></p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/67610672021-09-29T11:32:50-06:002021-09-29T11:32:50-06:00Alan Goins Releases His First Album "BY THE MOON"<p>My student <a contents="Alan Goins" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://alangoins.com/home" target="_blank">Alan Goins</a> has just released his first album <a contents='"BY THE MOON"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://alangoins.com/music-samples" target="_blank">"BY THE MOON"</a>--he wrote, sang, and played guitar on all of the songs and <a contents="Tom Manche" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://studioxnashville.com/demos-by-mail" target="_blank">Tom Manche</a> produced the rest. It's full of heartfelt vocals and beautiful melodies. Congratulations, Alan!</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/67426052021-09-10T16:05:50-06:002021-09-10T16:05:50-06:00Caroline Watkins signs with SMACK<p>My former student Caroline Watkins just signed a publishing deal with SMACK Songs. I knew when we were working together that she'd do well: she had loads of talent, drive, and a really great attitude that I knew would carry her to great things. Congrats, Caroline!</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/66096662021-04-20T18:44:58-06:002021-04-20T18:44:58-06:00Seconds Sale<p>We have a lot of singing methods available at a reduced price: the workout guidebooks have slightly bent covers, the CDs have scratched or cracked jewel cases. The CDs and inside pages of the books are pristine. <a contents="Check them out here." data-link-label="Secondssale" data-link-type="page" href="/secondssale">Check them out here.</a></p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/65973192021-04-07T15:11:11-06:002021-04-20T18:39:45-06:00How I Con Myself Into Warming Up<p>This is from my blog a few years back, just posting it here now after talking to a student who needed some encouragement. <a contents="How I Con Myself Into Warming Up" data-link-label="How I Con Myself Into Warming Up" data-link-type="page" href="/how-i-con-myself-into-warming-up">How I Con Myself Into Warming Up</a></p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/65719292021-03-12T10:12:18-07:002021-03-15T06:05:08-06:00Wearing Two Hats<p>I've had so much fun lately wearing my teaching hat to work with singers everywhere--my newest student is in Kuwait! Then I put on my artist hat to do <a contents="interviews" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.susanandersmusic.com/press" target="_blank">interviews</a> to promote my new album <a contents="13 Women" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.susanandersmusic.com/13-women" target="_blank">13 Women</a>, songs inspired by women from US history. It was released 3/5/21 in honor of Women's History Month.</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/64796102020-11-17T09:32:58-07:002021-02-08T02:39:42-07:00What If I You Don't Feel Like Singing?<p>The pandemic has made 2020 a rough year for singers physically, emotionally, and financially. I write about this and how to safely get back to singing in <a contents="this new blog." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://susananders.blogspot.com/2020/11/what-if-you-dont-feel-like-singing.html" target="_blank">this new blog.</a></p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/64795912020-11-17T09:29:05-07:002021-04-19T05:43:52-06:00Singing During the Pandemic<p>Sorry for my delay in posting <a contents="this blog" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://susananders.blogspot.com/2020/11/singing-during-pandemic.html" target="_blank">this blog</a>--unfortunately all of the info is still very relevant.</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/63157512020-05-13T21:41:48-06:002021-03-29T03:24:18-06:00All Skype For Now<p>I'm teaching all lessons via Skype or Zoom while we all are sheltering at home. I hope you all are healthy and safe. If you are a frontline worker I thank you for your dedication.</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/58821922019-09-05T16:47:28-06:002021-03-06T01:14:49-07:00New songs added to the Sing Harmonies App<p> We've added twelve new songs to the app, all available via in-app purchase. If you already own the app you'll find them in the Song Store. If you have the Android version the songs are available now. For iPhones and iPads please update to version 3.5 so the new songs download correctly. <br> <br> Here are the new songs we added: <br> <br>Sound of Silence Stand By Me <br>Seven Bridges Road Shallow <br>Let it Be True Colors The Rose <br>What a Beautiful Name Reckless Love <br>How Great Thou Art Carol of the Bells <br>What a Friend We Have in Jesus <br> <br> Song arrangement info, difficulty level, and keys are on the <a contents="song info page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://singharmonies.com/song-info" target="_blank">song info page</a> at SingHarmonies.com. <br> <br><a contents="The Sing Harmonies iPhone App " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sing-harmonies/id378913608" target="_blank">The Sing Harmonies iPhone App </a><br> <br><a contents="The Sing Harmonies Android App" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sing.harmonies" target="_blank">The Sing Harmonies Android App</a></p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/57566982019-05-16T09:27:37-06:002021-04-21T10:36:10-06:00Twelve New Sing Harmonies Songs<p>I've taken a break from working on my next album <a contents="13 Women" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.susanandersmusic.com/13-women" target="_blank">13 Women</a> to arrange and produce twelve new songs to add to the <a contents="Sing Harmonies App" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://singharmonies.com/" target="_blank">Sing Harmonies App</a>--the songs include Seven Bridges Road, Shallow, Sound of Silence, and What a Beautiful Name. They'll be available via in-app purchase mid-summer.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/47237/666da3fe6a27d5645467d59a8359e2b18802f456/original/cropped-2-0-screenshot.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/56933192019-03-25T15:05:44-06:002021-01-23T02:55:22-07:00New Albums from Mary Bragg and Scott Ramminger<p>I've been thoroughly enjoying the new releases from Mary Bragg and Scott Ramminger. Mary is a friend who has sung on some of the <a contents="Sing Harmonies App" data-link-label="Sing Harmonies App" data-link-type="page" href="/sing-harmonies-app">Sing Harmonies App</a> songs, and Scott is a talented student of mine.</p>
<p>Mary is a top-notch singer whose voice stands out among the many wonderful singers in Nashville, and her new release <a contents="VIOLETS AS CAMOUFLAGE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://marybragg.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">VIOLETS AS CAMOUFLAGE</a> is filled with beautiful melodies and deep lyrics, as well as excellent Americana-style production.</p>
<p>Scott's new release <a contents="RISE UP" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.scottramminger.com/">RISE UP</a> has eight original songs ranging from flat-out blues to jazz standards, all with smart lyrics, soulful vocals, and tasty musicianship from Scott and his band.</p>
<p>Check them out!</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/56453682019-02-15T13:38:42-07:002021-04-12T01:36:06-06:00New Blog Post: Advice for My Young Voice Student Who is Seeking a Music Career<p>A talented young singer who studies with me sent me three questions for a homework assignment. <a contents="Here are my answers." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1019651635490485081#editor/target=post;postID=2251644292430642283" target="_blank">Here are my answers.</a></p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/55931302019-01-12T15:00:02-07:002021-04-21T10:33:33-06:002019 Update for Vocal Recovery Warmup Ebook<p>I've learned a few new vocal healing methods since <a contents="The Vocal Recovery Warmup" data-link-label="Vocal Recovery Warmup" data-link-type="page" href="/vocal-recovery-warmup">The Vocal Recovery Warmup</a> was released, so I just updated the ebook. The 2019 updated ebook will download automatically if you purchase the method. If you purchased the warmup via this site sometime in the past <a contents="contact me" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:zannadiscs@gmail.com" target="_blank">contact me</a> and I'll send you the updated ebook for free.</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/53643342018-07-27T11:31:48-06:002021-03-11T01:02:36-07:00New Blog Post: My Visit to a Physical Therapist for Singers<p>It's touted as a sometimes miraculous method for helping singers. I've never been to one and I wasn't experiencing vocal problems, but I wanted to find out what happens at a session and if it made a difference in my singing. <a contents="Here's my report." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://susananders.blogspot.com/2018/07/my-visit-to-physical-therapist-for.html" target="_blank">Here's my report.</a></p>
<p> </p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/52424172018-05-18T11:11:51-06:002021-04-04T19:08:33-06:00Ava Preston Wins Two Downbeat Magazine Awards<p>Congratulations to my student Ava Preston for winning in two categories in <a contents="Downbeat Magazine's 2018 Student Music Awards" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.downbeat.com/digitaledition/2018/DB1806_SMA/106-107.html" target="_blank">Downbeat Magazine's 2018 Student Music Awards</a>: Vocal Jazz Soloist (Junior High School) and Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist (Junior High School). She got a nice write-up in the magazine, too. That's a pretty great achievement when you're only thirteen! Ava is an extraordinary singer, remember her name. </p>
<p> </p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/50430592018-01-25T09:38:57-07:002021-04-21T10:32:53-06:00I Made the Cut Again<p>Expertise.com has once again named me as one of the twelve best vocal coaches in Nashville. Thank you for the recognition, <a contents="Expertise.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.expertise.com/tn/nashville/voice-lessons" target="_blank">Expertise.com</a>!</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/49945382017-12-26T16:54:03-07:002021-04-21T11:08:35-06:00Sing Harmonies for Android is Here<p>I now have an Android version of the Sing Harmonies App available on <a contents="Google Play" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sing.harmonies">Google Play</a>. It works just like the iOS version and comes loaded with three harmony songs: Lean On Me, Teach Your Children, and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. All of the 38 additional songs available for the iOS version are also available for the Android version via in-app purchase. Detailed <a contents="song info is here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://singharmonies.com/song-info" target="_blank">song info is here</a><http: singharmonies.com="" song-info="">. If you like the app please leave a review on Google Play. <a contents="Check out the app here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sing.harmonies" target="_blank">Check out the app here</a>.</http:></p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/46986472017-05-05T17:35:23-06:002021-04-21T11:02:22-06:00New Blog Post: Singing and EmotionsSometimes the cause of vocal difficulties isn't bad technique or something physical like <a contents="allergies or GERD" data-link-label="Singing with Colds and Allergies" data-link-type="page" href="/singing-with-colds-and-allergies" target="_blank">allergies or GERD</a>, it's emotions. Read about that in <a contents="my newest post" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://susananders.blogspot.com/2017/05/singing-and-emotions.html" target="_blank">my newest post</a>.Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/46791852017-04-20T18:02:49-06:002021-01-07T00:04:08-07:00Sing Harmonies Android App is Coming, Plus New SongsI've been learning and singing the alto harmony part for Helplessly Hoping, Take it Easy, Imagine, and a bunch of other great songs. We still need to add the soprano, tenor, and bass singers--we're hoping to add ten new songs to the app by the summer. Meanwhile, our developers are still hard at work on an android version of the Sing Harmonies App, which will include all the same songs as the iPhone/iPad version.Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/46282312017-03-13T15:23:46-06:002021-03-10T01:38:02-07:00I Gave a Group Voice Lesson to Eighty PeopleI had a blast giving an introductory voice lesson to everyone at the Berkeley Breakfast Club last month. I wasn't sure if everyone would participate since this group includes members of all ages and from every walk of life-- but they all stood up and made funny sounds when I asked them to, and they sounded great on the final song. At 8AM. What a fun way to start a visit to my home town.Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/45721272017-02-01T11:23:21-07:002020-09-18T23:48:54-06:00The Twelve Best Vocal Coaches in NashvilleI'm on the Expertise.com 2017 list of the <a contents="twelve best vocal coaches in Nashville" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.expertise.com/tn/nashville/voice-lessons" target="_blank">twelve best vocal coaches in Nashville</a>. I know several of the coaches on the list and I'm honored to be among them!Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/45497542017-01-13T19:24:24-07:002020-10-21T01:10:47-06:00Sing Harmonies App News<p>Sing Harmonies 3.0 is now available at the <a contents="App Store" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sing-harmonies/id378913608?mt=8" target="_blank">App Store</a>: is you already own it definitely update it, updating is free--this version is much improved and easier to use. We are now in the beginning stages of developing an Android version of the app, as many singers have asked us to do.</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/44812352016-11-23T12:16:50-07:002021-04-16T22:41:07-06:00New Blog Post: Improving Pitch Accuracy/Singing in TuneI just added a quick post about how to work on your intonation. You can <a contents="find it here" data-link-label="Singing in Tune" data-link-type="page" href="/singing-in-tune" target="_blank">find it here</a>.Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/43631152016-09-08T14:31:34-06:002021-04-21T11:02:22-06:00More Tips on PerformingHere's a new blog post covering <a contents="some performing tips" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://susananders.blogspot.com/2016/09/more-tips-on-performing-this-last.html" target="_blank">some performing tips</a> I remembered during my recent tour in California.Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/43415922016-08-25T10:48:49-06:002016-08-25T10:49:07-06:00My Student Caroline Watkins Signs a Publishing Deal!<p>Caroline just signed a publishing deal with Warner-Chappell Music in Nashville. They are interested in her as an artist as well. I know just how hard she worked on her songwriting and singing to make this happen. I suspect you'll be hearing more about her in the future.</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/43415742016-08-25T10:44:47-06:002016-08-25T10:44:47-06:00CD Release Show for My New CD "Loop de Loop" Oct. 15, 2016I'll be doing a show with lots of backing harmony vocals that night. <a contents="More info is here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.susanandersmusic.com/shows">More info is here.</a>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/42407002016-06-21T08:53:52-06:002016-06-21T08:53:52-06:00Workshop in La Jolla, CA in August<p>I'm doing a workshop with my husband Tom Manche on "Preparing for Your Recording Session": we'll also do song evaluations.</p>
<p>NSAI members only: contact Tracey & Vance Marino for more information: <tvmarino>tvmarino@cox.net</tvmarino></p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/41531802016-04-25T15:56:11-06:002016-04-25T15:56:11-06:00Conscious UncouplingI've moved everything about my singer-songwriter life that used to be on this site over to a new site, <a contents="Susan Anders Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.susanandersmusic.com/" target="_blank">Susan Anders Music</a>.Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/40949242016-03-18T13:55:39-06:002021-04-04T19:04:27-06:00Michael Grayson Campbell CMT Interview<span class="font_regular">Check out the nice interview with my talented student <a contents="Michael Grayson Campbell" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cmchatlive.com/michael-grayson-campbell-one-to-watch/">Michael Grayson Campbell</a>! As the article says, he's a stong up-and-comer.</span>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/39842322016-01-11T15:22:45-07:002020-11-09T00:25:49-07:00Singers: What To Do if You Have No Voice (Laryngitis)Tis' the season for chest colds and laryngitis, I went through a bout of this before the holidays. I just posted a new video about this topic, it's on <a contents="Youtube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/TX5QX42JJn0" target="_blank">Youtube</a> and the <a contents="video sInging tips page" data-link-label="Video Singing Tips" data-link-type="page" href="/video-singing-tips">video sInging tips page</a> of this site.Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/39773452016-01-06T16:41:00-07:002020-09-23T23:00:46-06:00My song Kicking Up Dust is #1 on the IndieWorld Country Charts<p>Donna Cunningham recorded my song "Kicking Up Dust" and it's currently #1 on the <a contents="IndieWorld Country Chart" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.indieworldcountry.com/" target="_blank">IndieWorld Country Chart</a>. Thanks for cutting my song, Donna! Tom Manche produced it here at <a contents="Studio X" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.studioxnashville.com/" target="_blank">Studio X</a>.</p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/39677372015-12-25T21:46:28-07:002021-04-04T19:06:59-06:00Big starring role for my left handA new video demonstrating how the updated Sing Harmonies 2.0 works is <a contents="here on my site" data-link-label="Video Singing Tips" data-link-type="page" href="/video-singing-tips">here on my site</a> and <a contents="here on Youtube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/hr6Xw9JPQe8" target="_blank">here on Youtube</a>. Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/39258372015-11-18T12:35:00-07:002020-10-29T00:51:14-06:0010% off several voice methods during the holidays<p><span class="font_regular">Now through Dec. 25th:<br>Harmony Sing by Ear and the No Scales, Just Songs Vocal Workouts Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are 10% off. Please go to the detail page of each method to see the sale price. Hope you have wonderful holidays!</span></p>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/38950072015-10-13T09:33:44-06:002020-11-14T02:50:09-07:00I'm opening for Tom Manche & the Young Coots 10/21/15A quickie opener set: just two songs.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/47237/b7f6a83180b5ef38e9fe83a17173836b4d229835/medium/mancheeseposter-2.jpg?1444750329" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/38484562015-09-09T15:40:00-06:002020-09-19T03:01:04-06:00September is Cheap Demo Month at Demos by Mail<span class="font_regular">My husband Tom Manche is running a sale for the month of September 2015 on simple or full production demos: more info is at <a contents="demosbymail.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://demosbymail.com/" target="_blank">demosbymail.com</a>.</span>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/38484082015-09-09T15:32:11-06:002015-09-09T15:32:11-06:00Check Out Brad Cole's New CDMy friend and occasional student Brad Cole has a new CD and a Pledge Music campaign going. He's a great, soulful singer and well worth checking out--my current fave song is "Hey Suzanne":<br><br><a contents='SOUND CLOUD LINK TO "LAY IT DOWN"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/brad-cole-music-page/sets/lay-it-down-sampler/s-SfItG" target="_blank">SOUND CLOUD LINK TO "LAY IT DOWN"</a><br><br>Brad lost his brother to gun violence, and is donating a portion of his Pledge Music proceeds to <a contents="Everytown for Gun Safety" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://everytown.org/" target="_blank">Everytown for Gun Safety</a>:<br><br><a contents="PLEDGE MUSIC LINK " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/bradcole">PLEDGEMUSIC LINK </a>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/38323272015-08-25T13:27:20-06:002016-04-04T06:21:18-06:00New songs added to Sing Harmonies iPhone App!Need to find your inner Mama or Papa? We've just produced and added eight more songs to <a contents="the app" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sing-harmonies/id378913608?mt=8" target="_blank">the app</a>, all available via in-app purchase. The songs include California Dreamin', Bridge Over Troubled Water, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Peaceful Easy Feeling, and four more. I'm singing the alto part on all of them. Detailed info on all of the <a contents="app songs is here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://singharmonies.com/song-info" target="_blank">app songs is here</a>,Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/31892632014-09-16T10:11:18-06:002021-04-04T19:03:33-06:00Sing Harmonies 2.0 is here!A much improved version of my <a contents="Sing Harmonies app" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sing-harmonies/id378913608?mt=8" target="_blank">Sing Harmonies app</a> is now at the App Store: it has a better look, improved functionality, and we've added nineteen new songs, available via in-app purchase. So far the most popular songs have been Amazing Grace, Rolling in the Deep, and Hallelujah. The least popular? Baby: sorry, Justin Bieber. The <a contents="Sing Harmonies website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://singharmonies.com/" target="_blank">Sing Harmonies website</a> has song arrangement info, keys, and more.<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sing-harmonies/id378913608?mt=8" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/47237/666da3fe6a27d5645467d59a8359e2b18802f456/large/cropped-2-0-screenshot.jpg?1410569610" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/27554142014-03-16T10:53:01-06:002014-03-16T10:55:10-06:00The Skype’s the LimitThis last week I’ve Skyped singing lessons with singers in Knoxville, New York City, Buenos Aires, and on the other side of Nashville. Skype does have it’s limits. but I’ve worked out some very tricky technical problems and some pretty subtle delivery issues with singers who are far away. Plus, my dogs love it because they can be in my teaching room while I’m Skypeing. <a contents="More info here" data-link-label="Skype Singing Lessons" data-link-type="page" href="/skype-singing-lessons">More info here</a>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/18849052013-10-19T10:42:19-06:002014-11-15T10:22:17-07:00Chasing Nashville<span class="font_regular">Check out my awesome student Lauren Marie Presley on the Lifetime show <a contents='"Chasing Nashville"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/chasing-nashville" target="_blank">"Chasing Nashville"</a>. She's only thirteen, but she sure doesn't sound it when she sings.</span>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/14158552013-08-15T18:47:32-06:002020-10-15T01:07:43-06:00Chase Bryant Signs with Red Bow Records<span class="font_regular">My very talented student Chase Bryant has signed a record deal with Red Bow Records. Chase has been working his tail off since he moved to Nashville a few years ago, and now the world will get to hear his awesome voice, guitar playing, and songs. Congrats, Chase, you earned it!</span>Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/11304192013-07-11T23:00:00-06:002020-12-03T04:22:45-07:00John Stoecker<span style="font-size: medium;">Rest in peace my beloved student and friend John Stoecker, who stayed full of enthusiasm for singing, songwriting and music as he fought a long hard battle with cancer. I will miss you so much, John.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> Let's all go sing a song in his honor-- he would love that.</span><br type="_moz">Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/11304202013-05-06T23:00:00-06:002021-02-13T07:35:58-07:00Bring Your Voice Back<span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="./vocalrecoverywarmup.cfm">The Vocal Recovery Warmup</a> is here-- this is how I spent the last six months and then some: it's a method designed especially for singers with worn out, weak, tired, sick, gunky, rusty, or aging voices. Available in female and male versions.</span><br type="_moz">Susan Anderstag:susananders.com,2005:Post/11304212013-05-01T23:00:00-06:002015-06-07T12:18:54-06:00My Students are Rocking!<span style="font-size: medium;">Some very talented singers are doing great things: Phoebe Elliot heads into the studio later this summer with the legendary producer Paul Worley. Hallie Long has the lead in the Nashville Children's Theater production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. Brad Cole's CD "Down the Line", co-produced with my husband Tom Manche, is in the top 20 on the Americana charts. </span><br>Susan Anders