Creating Sensational Vocal Journeys
As your technique advances, so can the repertoire you are working on. This may lead to minor bumps in the road as you navigate longer and more challenging passages. Don’t get discouraged! Slow everything down to a tempo where you can confidently sing the phrase correctly musically (rhythms and notes). As you start to speed …
Raise your hand if you’ve ever had to sing the American national anthem. Raise your hand if you’ve ever had to sing it acapella. In my lifetime, I’ve sung this piece of music MANY times – baseball games, my own lacrosse games (after playing), and my high school graduation just to name a few. As …
Last week, I broke down what practicing is and several options of how to go about doing it. The main takeaway was finding time, keeping it consistent, and repetition of skills learned during your lesson. Today, I’d like to break down how to approach a new song. Grab the sheet music and let’s go! Research …
“What is practicing?” & “How do I do it?” are two questions that always come up, so let’s dive right in! What is practicing? Practice (def.): To perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one’s proficiency. Repetition is key. When we work together, I am giving …
Shout out to lady composers! I remember only really working on one female composed piece in undergrad by Clara Schumann. This was one of the MANY songs learned during my four years. Um… what? Even since I started teaching in 2011, my go-tos have always been songs written by male composers because that’s who I …
I love this time of the year, the temperature is absolutely perfect and it’s the beginning of a brand new school year. It’s a time to discover and try new things, which means… Starling Voice Studio is now offering more ways to study – check them out on the new website! Two weeks ago, I started …