What’s good in your life? Let’s capture it and use it to support you in times of creative trial…
At my last performance class, I gave each of my singers a new journal and a piece of paper full of words. I invited them to join me in a practice that I am beginning in the new year. I would like to share it with you as well…
But if we can, in those tender moments, remind ourselves of the bigger picture, our greater strength and the inner vision we serve… and moment by moment, inch by inch, give ourselves permission to change our physical state, take the time to fake it ‘til we make it… and through those breaths of courage, science supports and data proves that we will find ourselves stronger, more confident, and presenting better.
We blame them on the moon, food, past lives, the devil, God, our childhood, our family, relationships, circumstances…but one thing is for sure… emotions happen… are you ready?
One way to take the pressure off the larynx and create a clear resonate tone is by making sound through the consonant blend of the “ng.” Watch this video voice lesson to help you find your “ng” space.
If you are a giver and feeling a bit unbalanced in life and in your vocal production, try the idea of letting your sound feed and nurture you first – giving from this place may help you take the first steps to returning to healthy giving and healthy singing.
Singers are smart. We know how to take in information from a multitude of sources, make adjustments, and instantly apply it to our work; from the practice room to lessons, auditions, rehearsals, and to performances, we are highly observant, coachable, and eager to serve. But sometimes this outward focus may become our dominant tool and we forget to nurture the inner feel of the voice.
Are you singing from a state of “Lockdown”?
Are you breathing in, holding the ribs, and then producing sound? If you are feeling rib tension or rigidity while you sing, then you may be suffering from what I call Lockdown.
And, it may be negatively affecting the freedom of your voice.
Whether you sing pop, jazz, blues, opera, musical theater, or country… you may find your solution to easy high notes in a creating a pure ahhhh vowel.
Are your shoulders tight and tense? Shoulder tension may make it more difficult to sing with ease. Try these 5 shoulder stretches to open up your sound and sing with more freedom.
Who is important to you? What do you hold valuable? What would you put in your safe deposit box? Last weekend, I traveled to Oregon to handle some details involving my mom’s estate. Mom passed away last month, and as the executor, one of my duties is closing bank accounts and […]