During one of my last posts I talked about Brett Manning and Seth Riggs and this wonderful singing method called Speech-Level Singing. Today I want to talk further about how this technique is going to change the lives of many singers in the future. This world is constantly moving forward in ideas, creations and inventions. This … Read more
I’ve been training and teaching voice for many years. I’ve always found it fascinating why some people can sing sooooo beautifully and others have such trouble, with or without vocal coaching. Some people are just born with the freedom and ease of singing more than others………….or are they? I first came across Speech-Level Singing and … Read more
Once good technique is memorized by your vocal cords, then and only then, should a singer really “lose their technique” in a song. A good singer is one who has control of their voice. A good singer knows their voice. They understand their chest, mix and head voice, and they know how to get through their entire … Read more
First, let me say I have both SLS products for about six years and they are both fabulous! However, neither can beat personal one-on-one SLS lessons with a coach to get instant feedback for your voice. My goal with this blog is tell you about my experience with SLS (Speech Level Singing). Let’s review — Brett Manning … Read more
I’ve posted about this before, but it is so important that singers understand what they are doing with their voice. Your voice is your instrument of choice, and you need to learn and understand how to use it the way you want to use it. That may not make sense…read on. You are told you … Read more
Don’t let other people stop you from doing what you love. If you love to sing or play an instrument then try to learn everything you can and practise diligently to be the best you can possibly be. Don’t compare yourself to others. There will always be someone who is better than you. Playing an instrument or singing fills … Read more
I just got back from a fabulous SLS workshop and masterclass with Kathy Kennedy this weekend in Toronto. SLS students and teachers had the opportunity to take a voice lesson from one of the best instructors in the business. Kathy Kennedy is a level 5 master Speech Level Singing instructor. She was hand-picked by Seth Riggs … Read more
Do you ever notice that when you sing along with the radio you usually have this very talky kind of singing that can be fairly loud but you have trouble reaching the high notes. Then when you sing at church on Sunday, you have this other voice that is, let’s just say, different, kind of whimpy … Read more
Have you experienced this….you can’t hear yourself singing in the monitor above the noise, or you have a cold and you’re really worried about the high note that is coming. Conditions are not going to be perfect. Trust me, been there, done that. You know, there is this saying about going with the flow…….have you heard … Read more
So often I say to my students…..sing like you believe it! Make me believe you! What exactly does that mean? I just finished watching American Idol and Usher says to a few singers that if they can connect with the audience, make the audience believe, then they have done their job. Yes, point taken. I agree. But … Read more