Vocal Anatomy

12/21/2012

Video Tutorial: How to Breathe Better for Singing

A video tutorial on the basics of breathing for singing. Read more →

Posted at 08:44 AM in Classical Singing, Learning, Vocal Anatomy, Vocal Technique | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Tags: and the rest of the fabulous team at the Weill Music Institute, Christopher Amos, Jonathon Hampton, Yasmin de Soiza

07/06/2012

The Straight and Narrow Path

Many styles of music require the ability to sing with a straight tone. Learn to do it without compromising your technique. Read more →

Posted at 01:45 PM in Rock/Pop Singing, Science, Vocal Anatomy, Vocal Technique | | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)

Tags: airflow, breath management, healthy straight tone, inhibit vibrato, phonation, straight tone, vibrato

05/29/2012

Vibrato Hell

The singing voice is vibrant by default. If there's a noticeable vibrato, it signals a distortion in vocal production. Read more →

Posted at 06:03 PM in Classical Singing, Teaching, Vocal Anatomy, Vocal Technique | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Tags: breath management, breath pressure, straight tone, tremolo, Vibrato, wobble

10/18/2011

Connecting the Dots

The path to realizing personal and professional goals is seldom a straight line. Read more →

Posted at 06:55 PM in Classical Singing, Fitness, Learning, Music, Psychology, Teaching, Vocal Anatomy | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Tags: armor, chronic muscular tension, connect the dots, dabbling, goals, international bodywork, judith jamieson, mastery, michael jamieson, mission, opera, singing, steve jobs, tanglewood

07/13/2011

Physical Warm-Ups for Singing

I respond to dance/fitness instructor Cindy Whitfield's inquiry about how to best physically prepare for singing. Read more →

Posted at 11:41 AM in Fitness, Health, Science, Sports, Vocal Anatomy, Vocal Technique | | Comments (1)

Tags: breathing, jaw, singing, stretch, tongue, warm-ups

04/20/2011

Taming the Wayward Tongue: Workshop Recap

A recap of last night's workshop. Read more →

Posted at 02:54 PM in Science, Vocal Anatomy, Vocal Technique | | Comments (2)

Tags: genioglossus, hyoglossus, tongue tension, vocal technique

04/13/2011

Anatomy of Breathing, Part 3: Breath Management

Skillful breath management yields great vocal power and dynamic variety. Read more →

Posted at 05:52 PM in Science, Vocal Anatomy, Vocal Technique | | Comments (5)

Tags: breath, breath management, subglottal air pressure

04/10/2011

Anatomy of Breathing, Part 2: Releasing the Breath

The Bernoulli Effect demystified. Read more →

Posted at 10:02 PM in Science, Vocal Anatomy, Vocal Technique | | Comments (1)

Tags: airflow, anatomy, bernoulli effect, bernoulli principle, breath, breath management, breathing, diaphragm, lungs, release breath, vocal technique

04/02/2011

Anatomy of Breathing, Part 1: An Introduction

This is the first in a three-part series on Anatomy of Breathing for Singers. Read more →

Posted at 07:27 PM in Science, Vocal Anatomy, Vocal Technique | | Comments (0)

Tags: alexander technique, breath management, breath support, breathing, costal breathing, diaphragm, diaphragmatic breathing, emotion, respiration, sing from your diaphragm, vocal technique

01/15/2011

Anatomy of Breathing

A must-read for all breath users! Read more →

Posted at 09:48 AM in Books, Vocal Anatomy, Vocal Technique | | Comments (1)

Tags: air flow, anatomy of breathing, Blandine Calais-Germaín, breath management, breathing, vocal anatomy

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