Mix it up Monday: Relaxing the digastric and mylohyoid muscles
The digastric and mylohyoid muscles are part of the swallowing mechanism and will often contract when singing. If these muscles contract, they can cause a wide range of problems. Most … Continue reading
Mix it up Monday: 10 Steps for Phrasing a Song
This blog typically discusses the technical aspects of singing, however the artistic side of performance is just as important. It is not unusual for a student who is struggling … Continue reading
Mix it up Monday: Phrase Weighting
In conversational speech we emphasize specific words to help add clarity to what we are saying. For instance let’s use the phrase “I like green peppers.” This could be used … Continue reading
Mix it up Monday: Using Primal Sound to Find the Belt Voice
Oren L. Brown taught at Juilliard for nineteen years and is considered to be one of the pioneers of voice therapy. The first chapter of his book Discover Your Voice … Continue reading
Mix it up Monday: Finding “twang”
“Twang” is a term that can stir up heated conversation in some circles. There are those who say it is a made-up term, others say it belongs only in country … Continue reading
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