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Open, Closed, Up, Down, East, West, but never twisted!
Singers! Open, Closed and Linear (“Classical”), or Open, Closed and Lateral (“Musical Theatre”) depending on style VERSUS (the never in...
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Take a straw!
Singers! Take a straw, a typical 9" straw often found in delis and fast food chains, and sing your audition song(s) into it, sing it once...
Preparing the Instrument!
Singers! Preparing the Instrument: When a pianist puts her fingers on the keys, sits in front of the keyboard, and places the foot near...
One Vowel Practice!
Singers. Trying singing your exercises and songs/arias on one vowel. These vowels are considered closed. For a hootier approach to your...
Roses and Butterflies!
Singers! Here is an artsy image to perceive but will assist your technique and musicality. You must think of your notes and instrument...
Cool Drink: Ah!
Singers! Breathing example. Y'know when it is a hot day, and you drink a cool-refreshing drink and then you utter: "Ah". Try and do...
The Tongue Bone is NOT connected to the Jaw Bone!
Singers! Separating the tongue and jaw to free tension and tightness of sound and instrument. Many singers try to prevent vocal...
A Lamp and a Light!
Singers! I was turning on my desk lamp to write this post, and realized that the lamp is very similar to the singing instrument, i.e....
Alignment!
Singers! A sequence for physical alignment and optimal instrument accessibility. Stand with your feet very together, feel where your...
Resistance Breathing!
Singers! Resistance Breathing to get into your body, and instrument. Here is a progression for you to incorporate, enable, embody, and...
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