In the online discussion groups I frequently see statements like “Young singers should sing lots of Mozart”. That may be true if you’re a soprano or a bass. However, he…
No perfect voice has ever existed. There have been some wonderful, brilliant, fantastic, beautiful ones, but every voice has some weaknesses. Perfect performances are another manner. If a singer reaches…
Train the whole voice, regardless of the genre you specialize in.
Why develop a universal certification for voice teachers? “Differences in terminology have gotten out of hand recently.” No, there has been confusing, conflicting terminology since Garcia in the 1840s. Things…
No one has ideal preparation, but it seems to me that a person who really struggled to sing well, who worked hard and became a fine singer, would have an…
Some people defer to one master for all knowledge on a topic. This is really common with religion and singing. People have a need to follow a leader, and a…
I have read a lot of books, studied several methods, and discussed voice topics for many hundreds of hours. I have changed my mind, eaten my words, been proven wrong…
I was reading some of my book recently and was reminded of things that I noted years ago that I like to go back to. In a way the book…
“Boy, she really knows how to sing!” Then you strike up a conversation with the singer and ask “How do you sing so well? What are some tips for great…
This article by British baritone and teacher Neil Howlett is one of the best on this subject that I have read. It explains why it is a useful exercise, how…
I will be teaching April 13 in New York City at Ripley-Grier Studios. Looking forward to seeing my New York people! You can schedule your time here.