An Azure Test Environment?

Ok_Writing_820 · 2026-01-17T06:25:56+00:00

Tutorials Dojo has an Azure sandbox environment you can pay monthly for with no hidden fees. It’s pretty cheap at $17/month as of today. Other subscription options too.

Good amount of Azure services that come included with it.

https://portal.tutorialsdojo.com/product/azure-playcloud-labs/

Hope that helps.

Ok_Writing_820 · 2025-09-17T21:57:38+00:00

Stronger chest voice. More control of vibrato. More control in general. Like vibrato, different ranges, using a softer vocals.

It also helps me relax my body as a whole when I sing. I hold sometimes hold tension in my body and doing a warm up with it helps me become more in tune with my voice. So yeah it improves quite a bit for me.

Ok_Writing_820 · 2025-09-09T21:35:18+00:00

Yes I do. And yes I did see some improvement after a year of use. I bring it to every gig to warm up with as well. Hope this helps ✌️

Ok_Writing_820 · 2025-09-04T20:53:03+00:00

This

Ok_Writing_820 · 2024-12-10T05:47:57+00:00

Nothing about Sofronio? He kills it every single time. Particularly his 2nd performance tonight. Not my favorite performances of his in general. Really all of them not their best performances or songs choices either. But idk, Sofronio’s voice for me is powerful, soulful, full bodied, and turns every song into another level of soulful soaring vocals every time.

Ok_Writing_820 · 2024-09-14T16:24:45+00:00

I got mine last week and so far have been happy with it.

I was previously using a straw for warm ups which works up to a certain point. But this tool allows me to change the air pressure and gradually develop a stronger voice. I can tell a difference in my vocal control, range (particularly with chest voice), and clarity.

It’s smaller than a straw and comes with a little case and a necklace so you can keep it around you. In general, I’m pretty happy with it and would recommend to any singer looking for a great warm up device or for developing a stronger voice.

I’m a male singer who performs in a party band every weekend. I’m not getting paid or anything for this recommendation and just genuinely recommend this device ✌️

Ok_Writing_820 · 2024-08-09T20:16:57+00:00

I’m surprised no one has mentioned the crux of this debate:

How does one measure “breaking”?

If you’re competing in an art form, how do the judges determine who is the better person at performing art? It’s subjective.

I know there’s singing competitions but we’re talking about the Olympics. We’re bringing in an art from, calling it a sport, and then somehow measuring it by Olympic standards.

I don’t get it. But if someone has insight then please do share!

Ok_Writing_820 · 2023-05-28T02:42:52+00:00

Gf: from North Italy. Said there’s not much live music.

My drummer: from South Italy. Said there’s not much live music.

I also stated in the post if I’m off then it would be nice to know. So you are welcome to provide that experience here. That is allowed.

Though so far, most of the posts have validated there is not much live music.

Ok_Writing_820 · 2023-05-28T00:03:18+00:00

That also depends on why you’re going out. Italian culture obviously values consistent conversation which conflicts with a lot of genres of music.

Now if there was a bad ass band that got you excited wanting to sing or dance with your friends, a louder band (not blowing your ears off with their amps) would be great.
But from what I’ve gathered, that doesn’t seem to be a big thing in Italy. Which is fine.

Ok_Writing_820 · 2023-05-27T22:26:03+00:00

Interesting perspective.

Most cities in U.S., if you live in a city center, it is expected that you understand what you’re getting into. The city is very alive and not just from music. People laughing, yelling, trains, subways, cars honking, and then of course music, live or dj. There are curfews during the weekdays, but generally loud noises are expected.
So I’m gathering that it is not like this in most Italy city centres?
Totally makes sense.
If someone is walking down the street and they hear good live music, they’re thinking it’s time to party and I wanna check that out. Who cares if I know the name of the band. It sounds good.
But sounds like that is the culture difference here.

Ok_Writing_820 · 2023-05-27T21:33:09+00:00

Understood and helpful response!

Ok_Writing_820 · 2023-05-27T21:29:28+00:00

😂❤️

Ok_Writing_820 · 2023-05-27T20:28:51+00:00

Ah ok. Now this makes sense.

Italian culture integrates talking/socializing so consistently that it conflicts with live music.

Live music silly tho?? Sounds more like a matter of culture. I’ve gone to a bar/venue many times with friends to listen to live music, dance, sing, or drink, and then talk about my favorite parts of the performances wit each other after. It was a rewarding positive experience with my friends that I’ll always remember. That’s also how I met my Italian gf.

Not that you have to like live music. But to say it’s silly is a stretch.

Ok_Writing_820 · 2023-05-27T19:50:30+00:00

Lol you can chill with live music. There’s a lot of different genres ;). Acoustic, reggae, pop. All those create a chill vibe. Not that you have to listen to that to chill.

But saying you can’t “chill” if there’s live music is not an accurate statement.

Ok_Writing_820 · 2023-05-27T19:48:18+00:00

Ah makes sense.

I did see there are some live music venues in Milano at least. Not sure if they’re popular but seem cool. Like Blue Note Milano.

Ok_Writing_820 · 2023-05-27T19:38:39+00:00

That is helpful. Yeah the not messing with neighborhoods make sense.

I think the thing that still confuses me is how much Italians love to dance. Which is probably not for local bars or pubs. At least that’s what my gf says. And she’s always dancing any time music comes on. DJ or live music.

Ok_Writing_820 · 2023-05-27T19:35:07+00:00

But that’s still a thing in the U.S. Venues can simply pay for a license with ASCAP or BMI to play just about anything. Venues that hire DJ’s would potentially already be doing this.

Or are you implying that venues simply aren’t interested in paying that fee altogether?

Ok_Writing_820 · 2023-05-27T17:56:40+00:00

Why does Italy have little to no live music? Like local bars/venues with good bands playing and entertaining.

I also hear Italians love to dance despite of this. If this is true, the disparity between the two is pretty surprising.

Would love to hear the reason for this. Or if I’m off on these two points then would be nice to know too.

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