Category Archives: voice lessons

Substance Over Flash

Throw a rock in any direction, and you are bound to hit a voice teacher.  They are everywhere nowadays, each one peddling their own brand of pedagogy.  I am simultaneously amused and dismayed by the large body of ad copy … Continue reading Share on Facebook

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Releasing Vocal Tension

There are two different sets of laryngeal muscles, the inner (or “intrinsic”) and the outer (or “extrinsic”) muscles. The inner muscles govern processes such as the adduction and abduction (bringing together and separating) of the vocal folds, the changing of … Continue reading Share on Facebook

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Not Just a Difference of Opinion

There are a LOT of voice teachers in this world. In fact, it seem as though there are more people teaching singing than ever before. I have had the opportunity, in my 13 years of professional teaching experience, to familiarize … Continue reading Share on Facebook

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Voice Lessons Without Tears

Singing is a very personal experience, and one which can leave a person feeling very exposed and vulnerable. It’s important that students who are looking to study this art with a teacher, be aware of some of the possible pitfalls … Continue reading Share on Facebook

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