Monday, June 13, 2011
What an interesting weekend!
Auditioned for a new reality/talent competition for A&E last Saturday, and got a callback! That's all I'm sayin' for now - but this could get crazy soon.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Some of my work
OK - not blow my own horn, but here are a couple of samples of me singing in the oratorio by Felix Mendelssohn:
file:///Volumes/TravelDrive/4%20Ye%20people,%20rend%20your%20hearts%20-%20If%20with%20all%20your%20hearts.aiff
file:///Volumes/TravelDrive/18%20Then%20shall%20the%20righteous%20shine.aiff
file:///Volumes/TravelDrive/4%20Ye%20people,%20rend%20your%20hearts%20-%20If%20with%20all%20your%20hearts.aiff
file:///Volumes/TravelDrive/18%20Then%20shall%20the%20righteous%20shine.aiff
Breathing Basics
Here are a few things to work on this week:
- Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart; stand straight - not stiff.
- Shoulders, neck and jaw should be relaxed; breath support muscles (lower abs, diaphragm) should be engaged but not tense.
- Inhalation should be a feeling of relaxed openness, not a sharp intake. Try for a nice full breath, but don't "top off your tank" or you'll end with a messy start on your first note(s)!
- Engage your voice smoothly but with firm support from below. Imagine you're calling out a "Hey!" to a friend on the other side of the street and you want to be sure they hear you.
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