In voice, as in life, one of the major factors determining success is support for your intention. Say you want to become a photojournalist (which is what my son has chosen to pursue). If you support your intention by learning to be a professional photographer as well as a professional journalist – all of which… Read More » about Mindset for vocal breath : Support your intention!
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Singing with others: A time to blend, a time to stand out
In singing as in all else… “There is a time for everything under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) It is as irritating to hear a group of singers singing with individual voices sticking out like wild hairs as it is to hear a soloist sounding they could disappear into the wallpaper. When you do what would otherwise… Read More » about Singing with others: A time to blend, a time to stand out
Why a singer needs a better speaking voice
This one’s easy: Because every time you speak, you use your voice! When I was on the road as an artist, I used to try to get interviews scheduled for AFTER my performance instead of before, because I noticed that using my speaking voice negatively affected my singing voice. Now I talk all day and… Read More » about Why a singer needs a better speaking voice
Pre-production for recording projects
A studio recording project is accomplished with better quality and more financial economy if time and effort is allowed for pre-production. Here is my list for pre-production goals: To find out who the artist is (what songs fit their voices and their hearts best) and what impact they want to make with this project (what… Read More » about Pre-production for recording projects
Singing causes tissue adaptation!
When we sing, our tissues and muscles change. This is all the more reason to practice with as much perfection of form as possible on your vocal exercises. There is a classical vocal coach named HIH Darrison Noto Bentheim Murat who commented on a forum I was following that veteran opera singers have what is known as “frontal… Read More » about Singing causes tissue adaptation!
Two mindsets for using the voice: Thinking and Doing
Are you communicating or just thinking about communicating? I just had an enlightening conversation with a student during a phone lesson which helped her make a breakthrough, and thought I’d share it with you. There are two things we can do when using our voice, and our choice makes all the difference in the way… Read More » about Two mindsets for using the voice: Thinking and Doing
Singing with your eyes closed
I got an email from someone recently who said they thought they sang better with their eyes open instead of closed and wondered why. Well, actually you CAN sing just fine with your eyes closed.Or not. What matters is what else you’re doing with your eyes closed. It WON’T work if: You are going too… Read More » about Singing with your eyes closed
What does a recording studio producer, vocal producer, vocal consultant, vocal arranger, music director DO?
I was asked to clarify what a vocal producer did recently, and did it mean the same thing as a vocal arranger. Here are some services available for recording projects and live performances that may interest you and help you define, find and hire what you really need: RECORDING STUDIO PRODUCER Like a commander-in-chief, this… Read More » about What does a recording studio producer, vocal producer, vocal consultant, vocal arranger, music director DO?
TMJ issues affecting the voice
I got a great question emailed to me recently concerning TMJ issues and the voice. Here is the email: Thank you for writing this blog and all the great information you provide. I have a vocal problem, and I can’t seem to find an answer. Hope you can help. I have been singing all my… Read More » about TMJ issues affecting the voice
4 Steps of Vocal Training
I believe that there are four steps to vocal training. These are the steps I take: 1. ACCESS THE VOICE It’s important to discover your vocal strengths and weaknesses because only by becoming aware can you change or keep doing things on purpose that work. As part of an assessment, you should also explore your… Read More » about 4 Steps of Vocal Training