Your Weekly Guide to Artist and Business Development

One Performance Tip...

Your voice is your instrument, and unlike a guitar or piano, you cannot replace it mid-tour. The way you treat your vocals before and after a show directly impacts your stamina, tone, control, and long-term health as a performer. Warming up properly, staying hydrated, and building intentional post-show recovery habits are not luxuries. They are essential if you want to deliver powerful, consistent performances night after night. Check out the Reel below where Chappell Roan shares the tools and rituals she relies on to keep her voice strong and healthy.

One Songwriting Idea...

Writing a stronger chorus starts with understanding its purpose beyond just being catchy. The chorus is the emotional and melodic anchor of a song, where the core message is distilled into its clearest, most memorable form. While verses expand on that idea with story and detail, and a bridge offers a new reflection or shift in perspective, the chorus is what everything else is built around. When you treat the chorus as the song’s central emotion rather than just a hook, the entire structure becomes more focused and intentional.

Try it out: Start your next song by writing the chorus first. Focus on the central emotion or message you want the listener to walk away with. Once the chorus feels clear and strong, build verses that add context and momentum toward it, and use a bridge to introduce a new thought before returning to the final chorus.

Pro-tip: If it doesn't feel right, it isn't. Don’t be afraid to rewrite your chorus and test out different versions!

One Music Production Tip...

Reverb can add space and depth to your tracks, but too much can wash out your mix and make it feel muddy. By controlling the type, amount, and placement of reverb, you can make elements feel farther back or up front in the mix without losing clarity. Subtle tweaks in pre-delay, decay, or EQ can give your mix a three-dimensional feel while keeping each instrument and vocal distinct.

Try it out: Pick one instrument or vocal and add a small amount of reverb. Experiment with different types such as room, plate, or hall, and adjust decay and pre-delay until it sits naturally in the mix. Use EQ to remove any muddiness and make sure each element remains clear. Once you’re happy, add subtle reverb to other tracks to create depth without washing out the overall sound.

See you next week!