Working on a serenade for that special someone, but something’s just not right? Perhaps you’ve lost all of your confidence since coming up with that genius first line. Now you’re probably left wondering if she’s going to be laughing instead of falling for you after you belt out those first few lyrics.
No worries my friend, you’re in luck. Singer-songwriter Josh Kelley has been doing this for years, and managed to sweep the beautiful Katherine Heigl off her feet at first sight, er song. Thankfully, he’s kindly offered up the important pieces to a successful serenading. So start taking notes boys.
1. I would say honesty is key.
2. Describe her beauty in the song.
3. Make sure it’s a major chord song, not minor, because major chords are happier.
4. Make it up tempo, again that’s happier.
5. And sing it in a lower register. I’ve just found that girls like it more when a man sings like a man.
Josh Kelley debuted with his album “For the Ride Home” in 2003 after Hollywood Records got their hands on one of his Napstered MP3s while he was still studying at the University of Mississippi. A native of Augusta, Ga., Kelley has since built a massive fan base with his soulful bluesy sound, thanks to popular tracks like “Almost Honest” and “Only You,” the single which led him to his now wife, actress Katherine Heigl. In October 2007, Kelley released his fourth album “Special Company.” You can catch Josh on tour with Collective Soul this spring before he embarks on his own headlining tour this summer.
Be sure to visit Josh Kelley’s official Web site – JoshKelley.com.
