As I have said many times before…I’m glad I didn’t take voice lessons as a teenager! Why? Because I would have gone to the old lady down the street who directs the church choir….that’s why! There were no other options where I grew up. And watch out. There are still many more choir-like teachers in … Read more
I highly recommend Dave Brooks from Nashville for singing tips. Check him out here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE_yUawJdBU&feature=relmfu Notice his emphasis on the “sob” and the “whine” to get cord closure. This can’t be stressed enough for commercial “contemporary” style music like country, rock, gospel, pop, and even opera…….yes opera. This coordination will get the cords closed on … Read more
Oh, the controversy! Is there such a thing as the middle voice? Some would argue there is only chest voice and head voice, and a passagio (sometimes called a bridge or a break), separating the two. The chest and head voice get their name from where the voice resonates in the body. If you put your hand on … Read more
I’ve said this before and I’m going to say it again. I’m thankful I never took classical singing lessons when I was young. I did sing in choirs up until about the age of 15. I respected my choir directors very much. I sang alto and learned great things about posture, head voice, reading music, tone, … Read more
Singers beware…..or should I say parents beware for your child. Check out this scenerio. You daughter is 13 years old, has a beautiful voice and loves to sing. You have started to take her to singing lessons every week to the lady across town. She is the teacher everyone takes their children to. She has been … Read more
Are you ready for your auditions? Do you have a song ready in every genre? That includes legit, rock, pop, R&B? Over 70% of musical theatre productions now include genres other than legit. Men, can you stay connected in your “rock” voice up G or A above middle C? Ladies, can you reach high C … Read more