At the end of a solid four-hour teaching stretch, I had reached a point that torturers must refer to as ‘saturation’. When I asked my student why he thought his voice got louder after singing a song ten or so times?… Read the rest
When I get asked “How do I practice singing?â€, I am tempted to say “Just as you would any other instrumentâ€. But then, not all singers play another instrument. So, here we are.
Firstly, it helps to reframe the concept of practicing.… Read the rest
One of the hardest things for human beings to do, is to let go.
We hold onto regrets, grudges, hurts, dependencies, and mostly unconsciously, we hold our breath.
Notice the next time you’re feeling wound-up or nervous, and chances are, you’ll be holding your breath or breathing shallowly and high in the chest.… Read the rest
“Dear Vocal-coach lady, I have a fairly good ear and can sing in tune, but I don’t really know how to get the most out of my voice, and would also like some advice on the types of songs I’d be best to sing.… Read the rest
Twang is a voice quality that gives the voice ‘cut through’ and dynamic control. It requires very little breath, or push, and can become the quintessential ingredient of good vocal production. Most seductive of all – it makes the voice very LOUD!… Read the rest