Before you start I caution you. Because of the SOPA/PIPA legislation making covers of music may become much more limited. So I caution you to always check before posting any covers online.
When I upload video’s to YouTube I do a mix of video’s of other people’s music and my own. These are called covers. Some of the biggest musicians have made their claim to fame from covers. So here are four tips to making a great cover of a hit song:
#1 - Change it. By changing the key, tempo, and/or melody you truely make the song your own and add your own spin on it, staying out of the “cookie cutter” zone and moving into the “YOU” zone.
#2 - Have fun with it! If the people listening to you can hear that you enjoy what you are doing, chances are they will enjoy it too!!
#3 - Make an acoustic cover. Being able to enjoy a song that feels real and like you are singing it to someone in their living room makes it much easier to connect with the person.
#4 - Learn the meaning of the song. By learning the original meaning of the song or creating your own meaning, you can connect to the song and sing it as if the song were your own.
Happy Singing!!
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