There are a lot of places on Facebook where voice teachers can congregate and discuss. This convenient way to interact can be very educational and helpful when it is done…
A few years ago, I started a YouTube channel. I posted a couple of videos, thinking I’d get into it, but I soon found myself up against my own limitations.…
As teachers, we want to get the best results with our students. There are big picture goals, like easy breathing, good body alignment, efficient use of breath, accurate intonation, and…
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by Debra Greschner in Journal of Singing, January 2019 Lee, D. Brian. Sane Singing: A Guide to Vocal Progress. Potomac, MD: Better Baggage Publishing, 2018. Paper, 193 pp., $19.99. ISBN…
My favorite repertoire to sing is classical art song, chamber music, and experimental performance pieces. Occasionally there have been formal stage shows such as opera, musical theatre, or revues. Having…
Because everyone’s body and their kinesthetic sense is so personal, I think the answer of what “people feel” is going to be very wide-ranging. To me the “lotte vocale” is…
In D. Brian Lee’s book “Sane Singing”, the author offers a practical guide for the singer to look at career-building with a common sensical approach. He addresses many of the…
Forget “fair”. Most of life is not fair. Everyone does not get the same opportunities, have the same talent, or have the same luck. Most singers will eventually find a…
Link below to a very important article about money and the artist’s life. We have to be willing to discuss money when advising people about “going for it” in the…
You will get better at the specific singing tasks or repertoire that you repeat a lot. If these tasks work with your voice to make it stronger, more flexible, more…