Sihine Soya with Mihindu Ariyaratne
Complete 21-episode series covering vocal science, studio production, and music industry insights with Mihindu Ariyaratne and industry legends.
EP 01 - 7 Tips to Become a Successful Singer | Vocal Training Basics (Sinhala)
Essential foundational principles for aspiring vocalists, covering mindset, pitch accuracy, breathing posture, and daily practice habits.
EP 01 - 7 Tips to Become a Successful Singer | Vocal Training Basics (Sinhala)
Essential foundational principles for aspiring vocalists, covering mindset, pitch accuracy, breathing posture, and daily practice habits.
EP 02 - History of the Music Business in Sri Lanka (Part 1)
An insightful retrospective on how the Sri Lankan music market evolved from radio broadcasting and physical cassettes to CD eras.
EP 03 – History of the Music Business in Sri Lanka (Part 2)
Exploring the digital revolution, streaming revenues, YouTube monetization, and independent artist rights in modern Sri Lanka.
EP 04 – Introduction to Vocal Training | Breathing & Tone Control
Practical diaphragmatic breathing techniques and tone control exercises to build vocal stamina and resonance.
EP 05 – Vocal Exercises for Singers | Technique & Warm-Up Routine
Comprehensive guided vocal warm-up routine with lip trills, sirens, scales, and articulation drills.
EP 06 – How to Sing Cover Songs the Right Way | Performance Tips
How to reinvent existing songs with unique vocal identity, creative arrangements, and respectful interpretation.
EP 07 – How to Sing with Emotion & Control Stage Anxiety
Mastering emotional delivery, lyric connection, mic technique, and overcoming live stage performance anxiety.
EP 08 – Hitting High Notes with Power & Safety ft. Supun Perera
Guest masterclass with Supun Perera exploring mix voice, head resonance, and belting without vocal strain.
EP 09 – Vocal Warmups Before a Live Performance | Stage Prep
Backstage routine: Hydration, gentle acoustic warmups, throat relaxation, and pacing energy for live sets.
EP 10 – Q&A on Singing, Alcohol, and the Artist Lifestyle (Sinhala)
Honest Q&A session discussing lifestyle choices, vocal cord health, sleep discipline, and career longevity.
EP 11 – How to Direct and Conceptualize a Music Video
Translating lyrics into cinematic storyboards, budgeting, lighting, location scouting, and visual storytelling.
EP 12 – Melody Creation Masterclass ft. Dinesh Gamage
Composing memorable hooks, chord progressions, and melodic tension and release with Dinesh Gamage.
EP 13 – Artist Mindset & Growth ft. Manuranga Wijesekara
Deep discussion on handling criticism, creative blockages, songwriting discipline, and continuous evolution.
EP 14 – Introduction to Audio Production | Hit Song Breakdown
DAW session breakdown of a hit track: drum tracking, bass layering, vocal doubles, and dynamic arrangements.
EP 15 – What Is Mixing and Mastering? | Audio Basics Explained
Demystifying EQ, compression, spatial reverb, stereo imaging, and final loudness for commercial streaming standards.
EP 16 – Q&A ft. Dinesh Gamage & Manuranga Wijesekara
Live joint roundtable answering student questions about modern industry contracts, live concerts, and collabs.
EP 17 – Music Video Production Process ft. Chamith Pathirana
Cinematographer Chamith Pathirana breaks down lens choices, camera movement, VFX, and post-color grading.
EP 18 – Behind the Song Creation Process ft. La Signore & Pawan De Silva
Experimental jam sessions, rhythm loops, fusion arrangements, and finding unique commercial soundscapes.
EP 19 – Introduction to Vocal & Musical Styles | Genre Exploration
Differentiating rock grit, classical gamakas, pop chest resonance, and adapting vocal delivery across genres.
EP 20 – Shine Soya Acoustic | Quarantine Studio Performance
Intimate acoustic studio performance of 'Sihine Soya' demonstrating breath control, acoustic guitar synergy, and raw dynamics.
EP 21 – Mihindu Ariyaratne - Sihiné Soya Enawa | Official Music Video
The full cinematic music video that inspired the entire Sihine Soya educational series.