156 | Improvisation for Young Singers, Business Newsletters

In episode 156, FULL VOICE co-creator Mim Adams shares fun and straightforward singing activities and resources for introducing improvisation skills to young singers. Social Media Expert Karen Michaels discusses the business strategy of newsletters, including how to repurpose your social media content.

Improvisation for Young Singers with Mim Adams (3:48)
Mim Adams shares first steps, simple singing activities, and fun resources for introducing improvisational skills.

Resources mentioned in this interview:
SO LA Llama Fun (Part of the Llama Song Adventures download)
Sing and Swing Freebie
https://www.thefullvoice.com/free-resources/singswing

Youtube backing tracks:
Cello drones for tuning and improvisation playlist (user: Musician’s Practice Partner) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kHG9fAU_mcPFJcKzx2J2eNlWt9g5At7Lw

“One Chord Vamp – Pop” playlist (user: Jam It! Backing Tracks)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJYuC05wwL-KEBGteOpPxV_maFXT3aQqw

“Sad Emotional Piano Backing Tracks” (user: Tom Bailey Backing Tracks) good variety of styles, and while they aren’t just one chord, they’re great for singing a scale, triad, two notes, or long notes. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7GKPAtpTPWYqYkdOenZejHH0CRGeYyP

Business Newsletters with Karen Michaels (42:45)
Karen Michaels talks about business newsletters and how teachers can make them part of their studio marketing message.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Time Buddy App (for Apple)
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/time-buddy-easy-time-zones/id719765848

Mailchimp
https://mailchimp.com/
Constant Contact

In Tune (music game)
https://www.halfnotelabs.com/

Find and follow Karen:
https://www.facebook.com/thesocialbutterflygroup/