Learn about principle #3 of “Deliberate Practice” as shared by Geoff Colvin in his best selling book – Talent is Overrated: “Feedback on results is continuously available.”
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Jun
2015
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Jun
2015
Voice Lesson: Part 3 “Deliberate Practice” – Repeat, Repeat, Repeat…
And this week’s “deliberate practice” principle is… are you ready?
“It can be repeated a lot.”
Just like last week’s lesson – don’t be fooled by the simplicity of this statement.
The “it” and the how are the differentiating factors in the repetition.
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May
2015
Voice Lessons: Part 2 “Deliberate Practice” – Design a Plan
For the next six weeks,we are diving into the six elements of “deliberate practice” as shared in Geoff Colvin’s book – Talent is Overrated. You must design your practice time to stretch you beyond your current ability. So how do we do that? Let’s make a plan…
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May
2015
Voice Lessons: Part 1 Your Practice Time: Get A Better Strategy!
Are you getting the results you want from your voice? Are you being strategic with your practice time? Practice is necessary in our craft, and a few shifts in your approach may take you to the next level. The Plan Over the next 7-weeks, we are diving into the topic […]
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May
2015
Voice Lessons: Your New Go-To Vocal Warm-up
Are struggling with a breathy tone, vocal fatigue, or a tense tongue and larynx?
Today, I am sharing with you a great warm-up to help clear up those issues and mmmmmooooore…
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Apr
2015
Voice Lessons: How Using A Mic May Be Hurting Your Voice… and What To Do About It
Are you relying on mic, monitors, and sound engineers to be your sole source of vocal feedback? Are you manipulating your vocal technique on the fly to “fix” your sound? Do this on a repeated basis and chronic vocal issues may arise, and your career may be in jeopardy. Here’s how to use a sound system to your benefit….
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Apr
2015
Voice Lessons: Part 4 – Be Vocally Centered in Speech and Song with this Qigong Inspired Vocalization
Connecting the breath, the voice, and the body can take time. In the beginning, the sensation of placing the sound on the body may be unrecognizable… and that’s okay…let it begin as an idea, an intention, a thought around a new way to experience making sound. Give this concept/sensation time. We spend so much […]
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Apr
2015
Voice Lessons: Part 3 – Qigong Inspired Vocal Exercise – Outstretched Arms
As you continue with Part 3 of the Qigong inspired vocal exercises, notice your increased awareness around your entire sound making process.
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Mar
2015
Voice Lessons: Part 2 – Open Up Your Body and Your Voice With This Qigong Inspired Vocal Exercise
Do you struggle with fear when faced with sharing your voice with an audience?
A wonderful way to give that fear or stress an outlet is through movement.
Here is Part 2 if my Qigong inspired vocal exercises – give it a try…
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Mar
2015
Voice Lessons: Part 1 – Align Breath, Body and Voice with this Qigong Inspired Movement
From speaking to singing, this Qigong inspired exercise is a wonderful way to build a deeper relationship with your voice/body instrument.