For those who would like to understand more about the mechanics of vocal functioning, the following is a fairly brief overview: The vocal cords (also called “folds”) are located inside the larynx (pronounced “lair-inks” NOT “lar nicks”). The larynx is the small protuberance in the throat (much more pronounced in men than in women) that…
VOICE LESSONS IN GROUP CLASSES
Group classes can be a cost effective alternative to more expensive voice lessons. If you are wondering whether you can really learn to sing in a group class, the answer is: that depends on the voice class. If you are doing choral mee-mah-moh-mooo’s and making spinning motions in front of your face, or other typical…
SINGING LESSONS AND TIPS- BREATHY SINGING
Often students come to me for singing lessons with a classical or choral background and as a result they have a problem with overly breathy singing. Traditional classical training emphasizes only the legitimate sound, which limits the singer to singing only classical music; the use of the chest voice is discouraged, so singers often cannot…
SINGING LESSONS- HOW TO KEEP YOUR VOICE HEALTHY
It’s important to know how to keep your voice healthy when taking singing lessons. Singers, even more than the average person, need to keep their voice healthy and strong. What about diet and health habits?Anything that can affect your health, body, skin or mood can affect your singing. The most important element (other than good…
SINGING LESSONS- THE INCORRECT METHODS OF SINGING
There are many incorrect methods taught in singing lessons; these methods should be avoided. Most incorrect and vocally damaging teaching falls into the two following categories: “Broadway belt” methods of teaching encourage pushing the chest voice too high and hyper-extending the vocal cords. So-called “rock” teachers use this method also. This results in vocal abuse…
SINGING LESSONS-WHY SINGERS NEED A VOICE TEACHER
Anyone who really wants to make it in the music business should consider singing lessons as a priority. This blog is to discuss why all singers need a voice teacher. Singers cannot teach themselves to sing correctly, for two reasons. The first reason is that we don’t hear ourselves accurately. Most people who hear their…
Singing Lessons for Children
Singing Lessons for children are just as important as singing lessons for adults. Many kids (and adults) today, fueled by the unprecedented opportunities of shows like American Idol, America’s Got Talent, and The Voice, dream of a career as a performer. Never before has a culture made stardom and success appear to be so accessible…
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