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260: How To Sing Closed Vowels for Classical Sopranos/Countertenors | Head Voice
Closed vowels can be very tricky, but they also can be beautiful and resonant. It's all about the correct placement and the principle of perfect balance.
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259: Tired, overwhelmed, or unmotivated to practice? Here's how to get some singing done
Are you tired, unmotivated, or overwhelmed? Do you want to practice but just can't seem to find the time or inspiration? Here are some tips to get s*** done.
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258: Clean Up Your (SINGING) Act: Nail that high chest voice onset!
What's the secret to sounding more polished? Cleaning up your onset. When it comes to high chest voice, you have to focus more on your support, airflow, and preparation. Here are some tips for a more accurate...
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257: Digging out old recordings: Tutte le feste (Rigoletto)
This is one of my fondest memories. When I sang in this production of Rigoletto as Gilda, I was the only non-Italian in the cast. Everything was in Italian and they didn't slow things down for me when it came to...
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256: Digging out old recordings: L'Elisir d'Amore (Donizetti)
Another one from my archives. This was such a fun production and one of my favorite roles. This is from the last couple of scenes of the first act. Enjoy!
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255: This Is Why You Don't Get Better
Knowing what it is that's actually holding you back from getting better is the first step toward solving your problems. Here are some thoughts I would like to share about what I've learned over the course of almost 20...
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254: Don't Let Them Tell You "NO"
Has anyone ever said anything that made you doubt if you should even sing? Don't let them tell you "no". Here's why.
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253: Make Your Breathing Sound Amazing
Did you know that breathing isn't just a necessity when you sing, but it can also make your songs sound better? There are some secrets about breathing you may never have thought about that will revolutionize the way...
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252: How to Sing Decrescendo Without Going Flat
You need dynamics in order to sing with more expressiveness. But how do you crescendo without going flat? Here is the solution to staying on pitch even when you change volume levels.
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251: Classical Sopranos - How to Sing Higher for Beginners
One of the most common problems is the high pitches for classical sopranos. They're important but often problematic because they don't have spin and sound/feel tense. Here's how to approach it the right way.
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250: New Exercises For Mixed Voice - Staying light to avoid vocal flip
Depending on the song and genre you sing, you may need to approach the register transition differently. Sometimes, you need a seamless sound without too much heaviness. This exercise will help you with achieving a...
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249: Gentle Warm-up for All Voice Types
Sometimes you need a gentle warm-up to get your voice started. I love doing these because it's great to focus on subtle nuances instead of just hammering away. Here are some exercises that help you wake up your vocal...
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