elleXray Music Blog

I write for songwriters, composers, singers and music lovers. Follow for stories, tips and updates

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Meet singer-songwriter Kiva Moor originally from Switzerland based in London UK. I got a chance to work with her on her first single “HEY!” when I was based in London. At the time she was studying at the same music school I went to, and now is blooming into an artist you want to...

http://www.ellexray.com/elle-ray-chats-kiva-moor/

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About Bayla: After the success of her Debut Single “Turn It Around”, which reached TOP 25 on Canadian Radio, BAYLA is back with her second single “Good Enough”. Last Thursday evening was a great night for singer songwriter Bayla. She performed a tight set with her band...

http://www.ellexray.com/bayla-single-launch/

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Big Thank you for THIS IS MY EXPERIENCE for covering the story behind Tell Me You Love Me. You can listen to the song on VEVO or on MTV Below is what inspired me to write the song. Perhaps this will guide you into writing your next hit! It was not too long ago that I moved back to Montreal...

http://www.ellexray.com/wrote-song-tell-love/

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I met this CRAZY cool progressive rock band from Toronto called Colony… I loved their stage presence, the musicians are great the arrangements are my kind of complex but the vocals … oh my the vocals! <3  Felt like a beautiful hard core version of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wond...

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I met this lovely girl last week that asked me if I had any tips about writing songs that connected with people. So I am now writing for you and every other songwriter looking for a different perspective. Maybe you’ll like this! The way I approach songwriting changes based on the...

http://www.ellexray.com/mindset-for-songwriting/

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The Dream Steam! Steaming is a very old trick that still works wonders today. It increases vocal lubrication and keeps your airways clear of phlegm and mucus. If you have a gig coming up, I would suggest steaming a couple of days before. This way your body will get use to it and slowly start ...

http://www.ellexray.com/steaming-water-performance-tips-singers/

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Are you looking for a music school in London UK? Ah well then you are probably aware that this city is one of the best cities for making, playing and performing music, and that’s why you should chose it. While living there, I won The Stage UK competition who offered me a Music Scholarship in a se...

http://www.ellexray.com/london-uk-music-school-experience-part-two/

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First time I met Luca was in one of Chiswick’s finest pubs hosting a Masterclass for songwriters. He had just enrolled in the same music school and you could see he was very excited about studying guitars and meeting new musicians! What many did not know, is that he was already a genius...

http://www.ellexray.com/londons-secret-weapon-worlds-best-guitarist/

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I had several amazing vocal coaches in London. One of them became the centre point of my daily morning ritual. Thanks to her vocal exercises, my quick improvements opened doors to so many different opportunities and I got some solid techniques from her.  I recommend the following to every single ...

http://www.ellexray.com/vocal-exercises-pro/

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Are you looking for a music school in London UK? Ah well then you are probably aware that this city is one of the best cities for making, playing and performing music, and that’s why you chose it. While living there, I had the chance to win a competition that offered me a Music Scholarship...

http://www.ellexray.com/london-uk-music-school-experience-part-one/

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LONDON UK February 2nd 2012 On Thursday the 2nd of February I went to the Kings Head in Acton Town to watch and listen to Vula Malinga, Sharlene Hector and LaDonna Harley-Peters otherwise known as “The A Team”. They came to share with us their experience of being Backing vocalists and Session sin...

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Meet Singer Songwriter ALI : The Chosen One! Oh you think I over did it with “The Chosen One”. What if I told you you were chosen too? You would say I’m crazy? Maybe. But I think we are all chosen. All divine in our own ways! Embrace your awesomeness!  And now meet Ali, ...

http://www.ellexray.com/elle-ray-chats-rb-singer-ali/

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Sweden has definitely left a mark in the music industry with successful songwriters like Max Martin, Robyn, Shellback, Red One, Tove Love, Lykke Li … Here’s another one I met in London and had the pleasure to song-write with. Meet Ayelle a singer songwriter from Sweden. Not only is ...

http://www.ellexray.com/elle-ray-chats-with-ayelle/

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Have you met Naadei? Well now is your chance. When a Montreal based artist has been in the recording studio with Pharrell, Swiss beats, Pusha T, Wyclef, 2 Chainz and more… you listen. And she’s dope! Not only is she a great singer-songwriter, she’s real, honest, makes you ...

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