Mix it up Monday: “Common Resonance Images and their Pitfalls”
There have been so many great books published in the last ten years, it is hard to keep up with them all. “What Every Singer Needs to Know About the … Continue reading
Mix it up Monday: How to allow placement to reveal itself (pt. 1)
Last week I blogged about allowing forward placement to reveal itself instead of forcing it to happen. Someone asked “how do you allow the placement to reveal itself?” … Continue reading
Mix it up Monday: Allow placement to reveal itself, don’t force it
Students frequently ask me where they need to place their voice. My answer is usually some version of “I don’t know.” I am not being flippant; I honestly do not … Continue reading
Mix it up Monday: Small dog, big dog
While a slightly raised larynx can provide a beneficial acoustic boost for some CCM singers, it can also become problematic. If you work with musical theatre performers who primarily sing … Continue reading
Mix it up Monday: The Tongue Depressor
The memories are very clear. It was my freshman year of college and I was looking in a mirror while holding a popsicle stick on my tongue in order to … Continue reading
Mix it up Monday: The false sensation of backspace
Many voice teachers use the idea of backspace when teaching. I was taught that concept by many of my past instructors, sometimes it worked and other times it didn’t. What … Continue reading
Mix it up Monday: Sipping spaghetti
In most untrained voices, the larynx naturally rises and falls with pitch. You can experience the natural movement of the larynx by placing your fingers lightly around your “Adam’s Apple” … Continue reading
Mix it up Monday: Soft Palate Positions
Over the past few years I have come to believe that it can be very useful to show students the possibilities of their voice during their training. For instance, even … Continue reading