Author name: Patrice Peris

This Weekend, Two Events

Studio Vocal Coach Whitney Doucet to perform at Ernie Boch’s Estate

Only one more day until Ernie Boch Jr. host his annual Country Fest Pre-Party with Country 102.5 and New Country Mornings with Jackson Blue & Hannah! Food grilled to perfection, live entertainment, endless lawn games, even a mechanical bull… what else could you ask for at a pre-party? How about live entertainment with studio vocal coach and artist Whitey Doucet and the Moonshine Band! 

This five week course covers all the fundamentals of singing, including the correct way to breathe, vowel pronunciation, tips for singing high notes, and the importance of giving an emotional performance, to name a few. This class is for new students only, so don’t be shy! The classes will be taught by vocal coach, Whitney Doucet, who is more than capable of helping you start your singing journey.

Have you ever wondered what makes a successful entertainer, or what it may take to get to the top? Does it matter how many high notes you can hit or what outfit you wear? If you don’t play an instrument or dance can you still be an incredible performer?

Find out the answers to all these questions along with expert coaching on how to make YOUR live performance a show stopper.

If you have ever seen Isaak perform you would instantly feel brightened by his warmth and fun personality on stage. Isaak didn’t always feel at home on the stage, though. One of his most memorable performances was actually his first one, and did not involve singing at all. A couple months into guitar lessons, he volunteered to perform a solo piece in front of 400 students. He says  “I will never forget the rush of energy and adrenaline I felt for the first time as a performer. That was a huge moment in why I do this.” And “doing this” now includes singing and playing guitar.

On June 13th,  country artist Lexi Zaronzy released her debut original song “Highway” to all major music outlets (iTunes, Spotify, and Apple Music)  and in perfect timing!  With its catchy lyrics, alluring beat, and vocals reminiscent of her idol Kelsey Ballerini, it is destined to be on regular rotation in your set list this summer.  When talking about the song, Lexi says,  “ I really wanted to have a fun, summertime song that anyone could listen to in the car with their friends.”

This back -to -back , two-part songwriting seminar will go over the ins and outs of what it takes to write a hit song. Material covered will include beginning the writing process, taking your writing skills to the next level, and how to bring your lyrics to life in the studio!

The workshop will take place at both Patrice Peris Voice Studios and Surefire Creative Studios, in Lowell Massachusetts. Artists will be able to actively see the process of creating a song from start to finish!

30 May 2017- Singer-songwriter Abby Rose released debut single, “Like a Rose,” across platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, and more. After the Boston native musician wrote the song on a plane to Nashville, TN, a place she now calls home, she collaborated with producer Jared Hancock to bring “Like a Rose” to life. At Grammy-nominated Surefire Creative Studios in Lowell, MA,

Have you ever heard a note and wondered what you were singing? Have you ever questioned whether or not you were singing off pitch? If you want to understand the notes you are hearing and singing, then this is the class for you! Music theory is the study of music composition, and learning the basics of reading, writing, and understanding written music will help you learn and understand your songs in a new way!

Whitney Doucet was asked to sing the National Anthem tonight (5/15/17) at Mount Wachusett Community College! Congrats to the class of 2017, and what a wonderful event to take part of!