I’ve been singing professionally for years. For that matter I have been singing all of my life – lead, background, choirs, sessions, live performance, television, jingles and everything in between. I also suffer from crippling shyness! How is that possible you ask, well believe me, it is! I’m pretty confident that there are many other artists and singers who share my same story. On my last project I had the amazing pleasure of singing “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” a beautiful duet with Mr. Michael Jackson often performing the song to sold-out arena audiences of fourteen and fifteen thousand people. Some would say it was a crowning moment in the life of a performer and it was; ….except I was terrified. Luckily there was someone standing beside me who made all the difference. This person carried me, advised me, coached and supported me thus allowing me to perform with increased ease and confidence night after night and his name is Mr. Fred White!
………… If you are a singer or songwriter or aspire to be anything along those lines, Fred White is someone you should know! ………… It was no surprise that Cirque du Soleil put him to work as a voice teacher mid-way through our tour. His obvious skill at bringing out the best in people was evident to all and our cast mates got so much out of their time with him……… he is great at helping singers get out of their own way, learning to let the moment take precedence, to be completely present in the music and allow yourself to simply be an effective channel for reaching others through your song. ……. He is not only a talent and a creative of the highest order but more wonderfully he is a coach, teacher, cheerleader and mentor. I’ve actually coined a phrase for him and that is; “The Vocal Life Coach” and what performer doesn’t need one of those in their life!
God bless you Fred for all that you are and all that you do!
To higher heights creatively,
Stevvi Alexander