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Spotlight on one of Karaoke Version's own: Lionel

As part of the development team, Lionel may not have as much time as he would like to practice his newfound passion for guitar. Just starting out as a musician, he's been inspired by the guitar greats (notably Eric Clapton and B.B. King) and considers himself lucky to be able to practice alongside his more musically advanced co-workers on his lunch break.

Time to meet Lionel to discover why he enjoys working at Karaoke Version and his music recommendations.

7 gifts for a musical mom

Any mom would likely be happy with the ceremonial phone call and flowers on Mother's Day, but music-minded-mamas want (and deserve) something different. A musical mom needs something with a beat, something to tap her toes to, to groove to.

If you aren’t ready to express your appreciation for mom in song, may we suggest one (or many) of the following things.

Singing with eyes shut: a good idea?

In any discipline, doing things with eyes closed is a sign of mastery of one’s art. But in the context of singing, this reflex can also mark a moment of intense emotion that can create a divide with one’s public if done too much or for too long.

Here, for your eyes only, is an explanation of what incites us to sing with eyes shut and some tips to buck it.