Every week I try to do something a little different for open mic - whether it be playing a different instrument, including someone else, or changing up the location. This is my first outdoor recording session! I am lucky to live so close to the water and decided to capture a sunset recording.
It took a little time to scout a good location because all of the parks on the water were busting at the seams with people enjoying the rare sunny fall day. Recording myself in front of others makes me a little self conscious (for some reason... it would be WAY easier if I was singing with someone else!) but I also didn't want the background noise interfering with the audio. I decided to start taking some back alleys and came across a public boat launch that was pretty secluded.
There was one guy taking his boat out with a guitar, a basket of wine and cheese and his cute little pup to enjoy the sunset. That sounds like a pretty perfect evening to me! The water was so calm that I almost wished I had brought my stand up paddle board to get out and enjoy the pink hues shining off the water.
This really was a beautiful location - the sun setting on the water in one direction, and a beautiful view of the small town of Fairhaven in the other direction. While I was down there with a tripod, I snapped a few shots. Not the highest quality photos, but i'm planning to upgrade my setup soon to capture photos that have more depth and can tell a stronger story.
It's funny, because I do some freelance modeling on the side - but i'm just learning how to take my own photos - and it is definitely out of my comfort zone!
Doing open mic every week has really pushed me both creatively and vocally. I found Closer to be challenging from a vocal perspective and would say this very much feels like a "work in progress". I am considering taking vocal lessons to help improve my control and pitch. The only formal vocal training I've had in my life was high school choir... which doesn't really include a lot of personal instruction.
Has anyone in the open mic community taken vocal lessons before? I'd love to hear if you had a good experience and maybe any tips you have on finding a good vocal coach.
Cheers and love!
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