DJ Gunner’s Singing Tips

You can be assured that I use the best karaoke and sound equipment so you can sound your best.
The very best in wireless and wired microphones: Audix, Sennheiser, Shure and Vocopro
The very best in sound processing: DBX Driverack PA for sound shaping, feedback elimination, compression and limiting.

When I run a Karaoke Show
I try to do karaoke like we are "IN CONCERT". I want to turn each and every singer’s volume up as high as I can so they can fully project their song to the audience. In order to mix you the best I can, these few things need to be considered. 

How loud can you project your voice naturally without distortion or strain? Some folks sing louder than others. If you are someone that does not have a loud singing voice, then you must get very close to the microphone. I try to turn the mic level up to compensate, but then I get into "feedback" issues between the mic and the speakers. Small spaces and steel buildings will produce more feedback than large wood/plaster type buildings.

Stay away from the speaker with the microphone (mid stage is best).

Sing directly into the Mic & keep you’re your hand off the screen to avoid muffling your voice and keeping feedback from being a part of your performance.

Adjust the distance between your mouth and the microphone to achieve the level of sound projection you desire. If you get too loud, I may have to turn your mic down.

Put a lemon in your drink, Sprite or 7-up (clear soda). Your singing voice should improve and throat will be clearer.

Try to know the song before you sing it in front of a large crowd. When nights are slow, practice those songs you do not know well. If in your home or car, you can practice a song by putting a finger in your ear or covering with your hand. The first time you try this, you will not sound good to yourself at first, but you will get better. You may have to listen to a song 10 to 20 times before you know all the ups, downs, special tones, etc before singing it before a crowd. (TIP: sometimes just knowing when to take deep breaths through out the song improves your song performance drastically, this is where the repeated song practice comes into play. Breath control is very important. The artist Meatloaf can attest to this)

Listen to yourself while performing, I always turn a speaker enough for you to hear (monitor) how you are sounding

Listen to yourself while performing, I always turn a speaker enough for you to hear (monitor) how you are sounding

Listen to yourself while performing, I always turn a speaker enough for you to hear (monitor) how you are sounding

Have and build confidence in your singing ability. Remember, the more alcohol you drink, the worse you sound to the crowd. You may sound great to yourself!!!

Leave them wanting more (a show business term) If you can not top an out standing performance the same night, do not sing again that night. Relax, no really, relax and you will sing much better. Yes, easier said than done.

Do not criticize singers, clap and cheer for everyone.

Do not criticize singers, clap and cheer for everyone.

Sing only songs suited to your voice and style.

HAVE FUN………..