The Singer's Arsenal

"You don't know, babe..." In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal 'Inspired By', Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School reacts to Daniel Caesar & H.E.R.'s live performance of Best Part on tiny desk NPR concert. Can you guess how many times Kristal says 'Come on!' during this performance? Hint: It's a lot!  Support: https://anchor.fm/thesingersarsenal Learn more: https://linktr.ee/indiear...

Hey! Are you heading to the studio soon? In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School shares all of the necessary things you need to know before going into the studio or recording yourself! Here is your ULTIMATE studio checklist! Learn more: https://linktr.ee/indieartistschool Support : https://anchor.fm/thesingersarsenal/support Online School: https://indie-art...

In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School discusses the top 5 things that will help you make your live performance the best you can! Topics include:  Rehearsing Effectively Doing Gig 'Homework' How to Connect with Your Crowd How to Create a Great Set List How to Close Your Show Strongly Learn more: https://linktr.ee/indieartistschool

"Is it a crime..." In this 'inspired by' episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School reacts to Sade's live 1985 performance of 'Is it a Crime'. Learn how to master Sade's iconic open and relaxed tongue vocal placement to make your voice smooth, sensual, and rich! Learn more: https://indie-artist.teachable.com Support: https://anchor.fm/thesingersarsenal/support

Have you ever asked yourself, "Do I really sound like that?' If so, this is the episode for you! In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School discusses the top 3 most common reasons you might hate the sound of your voice and how to start falling in love with it instead. Learn more: https://indie-artist.teachable.com Support: https://anchor.fm/thesingersarsenal/s...

Want to sing better in your studio sessions and have better live performances? Learn 5 steps to help you sing better! In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School talks about how to control your pitch, develop your breath support, sing with dynamics and more. Learn More: https://indie-artist.teachable.com Support: https://anchor.fm/thesingersarsenal/support

"You make me feel like a natural woman..." In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal 'Inspired by', Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School studies Aretha Franklin's performance of live performance of Natural Woman and discusses the elements of her vocal technique that made her voice timeless and iconic! Learn more: https://indie-artist.teachable.com Support: https://anchor.fm/thesingersarsenal/supp...

Learn how to sing background vocals with others and get better at arranging the background vocals and ad-libs in your studio sessions! In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School explains vocal arrangement, how to build tight vocal harmonies, ad-libs, and reacts to singers Tank, Ashley Jay, and Jacob Collier singing harmonies. Support this podcast: https://anch...

When was the last time you sang? If it's been a while, this episode is for you! In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School discusses the 5 steps to start singing again, ignite your passion, and develop your voice after being out of practice. Learn more: https://indie-artist.teachable.com Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesingersarsenal/support

You don't have to be scared of releasing your music anymore! In this episode of The Singer's Arsenal, Kristal Cherelle of Indie Artist School discusses the 6 exciting steps to making your release less stressful and more successful! Learn more: https://indie-artist.teachable.com Support this anchor: https://anchor.fm/thesingersarsenal/support

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

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

"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...

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

" 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 reactio...

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

"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 Lear...

"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

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 techni...

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 fundame...

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 L...

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

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...

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

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