Mix it up Monday: Take my breath away
Young women often struggle with breathiness in their head voice and it can prove rather frustrating for both teacher and student. I’ve observed a number of masterclasses where the teacher … Continue reading
Mix it up Monday: McClosky articulation exercises
David Blair McClosky was a classical baritone, voice teacher and therapist who worked with professional speakers, singers, and actors. He also created The McClosky Technique, which is still taught via … Continue reading
Mix it up Monday: Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to gain a better understanding of your students
We know intuitively that our students have unique personalities. From the moment they walk into our studio we assess how they see the world and how they experience their voice … Continue reading
Technology Thursday: Two very different paths to a hit song
During the third session of the CCM Institute I moderated a great conversation with Lisa Popeil and Marcelle Gauvin about the realities of the recording industry. We talked about the … Continue reading
Mix it up Monday: Closely related vowels
First of all, my apologies for taking so long between posts. On Sunday July 24th, we wrapped up the 14th annual CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute at Shenandoah, this being our first … Continue reading
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