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Expert Profile: Penny Nichols

Expertise:  I can answer all kinds of questions regarding singing techniques, practice, performance, vocal recording technique and harmony vocal arranging.

Experience in the area
I have been a professional singer/songwriter and vocal arranger and teacher in the music business since 1965.

Organizations
BMI, Folk Alliance, SummerSongs, Inc. (I am the founding director)

Publications
Singer Magazine

Education/Credentials
I have a doctorate in Music Education from Harvard.

Awards and Honors
Platinum record for my vocals on Jimmy Buffett's Son of a Son of a Sailor, 3 times nominated for a Grammy in the background singing category, MVP in the motivational singing category of the Assoc. of Multi-image Assoc. Annual awards two years in a row.

Past/Present Clients
I have sung with, recorded with or opened shows for Mort Sahl, The Byrds, The Dillards, Dillard and Clark Expedition, John Kay (Steppenwolf), The Association and Big Brother and the Holding Co. (Janis Joplin), Steve Miller, Quicksilver Messenger Service, 13th Floor Elevator, Chocolate Watchband, Jefferson Airplane, Dan Hicks & his Hot Licks, Cream (the Santa Monica Civic auditorium 1968), Little Feat in concert.  I wrote and performed commercials for Toyota's campaign to plant a tree for every car bought, Carnation Dairies, and produced a public service announcement for the Navajo Nation called "Black Mesa" to protest the misuse of the land around the Four Corners power stations in Arizona. In 1977, while working with Emitt Rhodes on a record for Elektra, I joined Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefers.  I appeared in the movie FM with the band, toured the U.S. and earned a Platinum Record for my singing on Son of a Son of a Sailor. Also, I've recorded with Art Garfunkle (Fate for Breakfast) Suzi Quatro, Danny O'Keefe, Yvonne Elliman, Jennifer Warnes, Albert Brooks, The Credibility Gap, Steve Gillette and earned a Grammy nomination for my work on Arlo Guthrie's album The Power of Love.  In addition, I have recorded a series of singing lessons which have been sold world-wide by Homespun Tapes since 1985.

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Total Questions
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User Comments
thanks dude
(Arturo on 08/17/08)
Thanks. Your advice would be very helpful.
(Nana Aba on 07/25/08)
Thank you for your time, suggestions, and for clearing up several things for me!
(M on 06/19/08)
Thanks! This is really very helpful advice.
(Eric on 05/19/08)
thanks alot
(Ellie on 04/22/08)
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Recent Answers from Penny Nichols
2008-08-15  FINDING MY SCREAM AND CONTROLING IT Hi Arturo: I am not the teacher of Avenged Sevenfold or the Gun's n' Roses lead singers, however, if you want to do the scream thing, start with a growl in the back of your throat and remember that...
2008-08-08  singing problems Hi Jess: I'm thinking that you are referring to head tone when you say no nasal resonance. That's just a guess, let me know if you mean something else. You want to explore an exercise I call the Wolf...
2008-07-25  Career in Singing Dear Nana: Your first task will be to find a good teacher. Are there any colleges or universities near where you live? Check the music departments. They usually have a list of qualified teachers...
2008-07-24  Need help singing Harmonies !!! Thanks. Hi Andre: About your tonsils, having them out will not affect your voice in the long run, but I would ask your doctor about yelling, shouting, singing or speaking right after your surgery, or until your...
2008-07-09  jazz singing training Hi back Akina: I am afraid through my woeful ignorance, I do not know who Jo Estill is. There are many good Jazz programs in colleges thoughout the country, although I don't know how many of them get...
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