Problems with Tone Quality: • Is my sound too airy? • Chord closure needed or too much air being pushed? • Is my sound shrilled? • How are my register shifts? • Tension in my neck? • Tension in my life? The prettiest sounds are the ones produced with ease—those sounds which allow both the […] Read more…
How to Practice Your Singing
Malcolm Gladwell, one of the noted authorities on the acquisition of expertise and expert performance, theorizes that 10,000 hours of practice is necessary to achieve proficiency at a task. 10 years! 15-25 years for world-class level! New theories are emerging which state that it is not the AMOUNT of practice, but the TYPE of practice […] Read more…
Breathing for Singers – Understanding the Diaphragm
Understanding the diaphragm will help you understand how to control your breath when singing. Now, go Practice! Source: Diaphragm in Motion Read more…
Practical Tools for the Craft of Singing
Like any craft, it is nice to have tools of the trade. Our tools: Good teacher Recording device Designated practice location Sturdy 3-ring binder Music to be studied Pencil or pen Note Paper to journal your thoughts, observations, or insights you experienced during your private practice. Document your time! Those self-discoveries are valuable nuggets of […] Read more…
Concentrated and Intentional Practice daily.
Here is a thought. Like comcentrated orange juice in a can, our minds are more powerful if we do not water it down. –me This past week I have asked all of you to start bringing a device which records portions of your lesson. We have timed it and have agreed on that amount of […] Read more…