Have you done any of these things? In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School shares 10 surprisingly common vocal habits that you should get rid of for once and for all! Listen to find out if you're guilty of any of these vocal sins! https://indie-artist.teachable.com
Aug 31, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Belts, runs, and rasp...Oh my! In this episode, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School reacts to Jazmine Sullivan's 2015 live performance of Forever Don't Last. Breaking down how Jazmine sings her riffs and runs and her powerful mixed belt. Learn more: https://indie-artist.teachable.com
Aug 28, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 20
"Wait, was I flat just now?" If you've ever asked yourself this question or don't even know what 'flat' means, then this episode is for you! In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School reacts to Charlie Puth's perfect pitch, plays the 'Pitch Identification' game, and goes over the 5 steps to sing in tune! By the end of this episode, you will know the difference between perfect and relative pitch, know if you're tone deaf or not, and have 5 tools you can use t...
Aug 26, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Guess what, you have a hidden vocal gift! Are you ready to discover it? In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School shares the clues to look for that reveal the vocal superpowers of different voice types! Learn more: https://indie-artist.teachable.com Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesingersarsenal/support
Aug 24, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 18
" And I will always love you... " In this emotional episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School goes down memory lane and shares the story of the first time she heard Whitney's voice on the radio at 3 years old. As well as the heart-tugging emotional bond she shared through singing Whitney Houston's songs with her late mother. This episode of 'inspired by' is a reaction episode-- Kristal is listening to live performances of Whitney and responding with what we can lea...
Aug 21, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Hey! Are you just a beginner or have you been singing for years? In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School shares the 5 most important things every singer needs to become better from where they are right now! https://indie-artist.teachable.com
Aug 19, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 16
"Ooo, hey-- I'm trying to decide." In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School explains what makes a voice unique and shares her 3 step acronym, T.P.S. Demonstrating how timbre, placement, and style are the foundation of how artists like Toni Braxton, Erykah Badu, and Tina Turner have unique identifiable voices. Topics include: Timbre Vocal placement Style Learn more: indie-artist.teachable.com...
Aug 17, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 15
"Okay ladies, now let's get in formation"! In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School shares 4 reasons why she has been inspired by dedicated vocalist and cultural icon, Queen Bey! https://indie-artist.teachable.com
Aug 14, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School breaks down 8 steps that helped her increase her vocal range to nearly 4 octaves spanning from notes sung by baritone and tenor male singers to high whistle notes! Topics include: How to identify your range & voice type How to take care of your voice Making your vocal regimen a daily habit Practicing proper technique How to challenge yourself How to set goals How to overcome obstacles to singing difficult notes ...
Aug 12, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Whether you want to sing like Brandy, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Tank, Summer Walker, or H.E.R., these 5 things will make you a better R&B singer. In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School discusses the differences and similarities of traditional and contemporary R&B. Topics discussed: Listening to other R&B vocal legends Learning the fundamentals of singing Learning the 4 elements that make R&B, R&B Singing R&B covers How to wr...
Aug 10, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode of the Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School shares 3 important belting tips and vocal exercises for singers who have aspirations to belt like vocal powerhouses Jennifer Hudson, Adele, and Beyonce! Topics include: Building vocal strength Supporting notes Using correct vocal placement for belting Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesingersarsenal/support Learn more: https://indie-artist.teachable.com Get voice lessons: https://calendly.com/indieartistsch...
Aug 08, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School shares how she hacked her brain to be ready for more opportunities, including a spontaneous opener spot for Lauryn Hill! Topics discussed: 8 steps to rehearse effectively and learn faster. https://www.anchor.fm/thesingersarsenal/support https://indie-artist.teachable.com...
Aug 04, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of The Indie Artist School shares her story of how her vocal regimen not only helped make her voice stronger and more resilient as she started doing 4-hour solo gigs regularly, but how it also increased her vocal range and find her whistle register! Topics discussed: Vocal Warm-Ups Vocal Exercises Vocal Cooldown Learn more: www.indie-artist.teachable.com...
Jul 29, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal by Indie Artist School, Kristal Cherelle shares tips and resources for independent artists to navigate the virtual gig scene during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include: Free Livestreaming Paid Livestreaming Exclusive Concerts Performance Videos Merch
Jul 23, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, Kristal Cherelle shares her story of how she receives inspiration and explains 4 steps that help to harness inspiration and creativity. Topics discussed: How inspiration comes. How to use inspiration. How to keep the inspiration coming. https://indie-artist.teachable.com
Jul 16, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, Kristal Cherelle shares her favorite songs that she uses as a reference to help sing pitches accurately, whether they are close together like 'conjoined twins' or an octave apart. The topic discussed: Vocal Interval Training Uses: Pitch accuracy, writing melodies, sight-reading vocal sheet music.
Jul 14, 2020•15 min
Inspired by a viral video of Houston gospel star vocalist, Kim Burrell calling inexperienced singers "alpha and omega run" singers--In this episode, Kristal Cherelle explains the fundamentals of singing clean vocal runs with accuracy, dynamics, and versatility.
Jul 09, 2020•13 min
In this episode, Kristal Cherelle shares her story about singing the national anthem A Capella (without music), embarrassing herself in front of Travis Scott, and getting a high five from James Harden.
Jul 04, 2020•15 min
In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle talks about all of the physical, emotional, and mental benefits of singing that have been proven and backed by science!
Jul 01, 2020•12 min
In this episode, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School shares her story of her vocal health scare and what was learned along the way. Topics Include: How to know when something is wrong The shocking correlation between diet and vocal health Simple tips to help prevent, treat, or maintain vocal health
Jun 28, 2020•21 min
In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal by Indie Artist School with Kristal Cherelle, the topic of nerves is discussed. What is the cause of nerves? Are our fears rational? How do we combat nerves? Why do we perform anyway?
Jun 26, 2020•11 min