Alexander Technique (and more!) for Singers
I come from a family of book lovers and readers.
If you walked into my family’s house on Christmas day you’d likely find total silence and each family member in a different room engrossed in a different book.
The book I was reading was called The Last Days of Night, a historical fiction novel about the electrical current wars of the late 1800’s (and upcoming movie starring Eddie Redmayne).
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We are so excited to share the TVF Academy Virtual Caroling project with you!
This project began with a question: How do we get an online community of singers from all over the world to sing together?
I handed the project over to Karen Archbold, TVF Director of Operations and what she produced simply blew me away!
There are many pathways to greater vocal freedom.
Learning how to experience more enjoyment in singing is one of my favorites.
Have you made the connection between enjoyment and vocal freedom?
Over the past few weeks I’ve had the opportunity to work with over 60 singers (of all ages, genres and abilities) in 7 different singing workshops in Berlin, Wheaton and Chicago.
Getting to travel around and share my work with musicians is a dream come true for me.
I hesitate to even call it work because it feels more like play! [Read more…]
Pedro de Alcantara literally wrote the book on Alexander Technique and music. Actually two of them!
His books Indirect Procedures and Integrated Practice are must-read texts for all musicians.
Pedro also produces a wonderful YouTube series called 5-Minute Voice, which he describes as: “Simple vocal exercises for everyone, fun to practice and health-giving.”
NOTE: Pedro will be a guest teacher in the TVF Plus program in November 2017.
Take this quick quiz to find out your Total Vocal Freedom Score!
Instructions: Read each statement and if it’s true, give yourself one point. Add up your points at the end and check your results.
Ah, the start of a brand new year…
It’s fresh and untouched, like a newly unwrapped gift from time.
Looking at this blank slate, we say to ourselves:
“This year, I resolve to not to eat [fill in the blank here with something that probably tastes delicious!].”
With Halloween approaching, I feel it’s my duty to share a PSA (public service announcement) with you about three of the most frightening “monsters” that lurk in the shadows of an artistic life.
These ghoulish creatures are hellbent on destroying anything beautiful you attempt to create.
Here they are…BEWARE! [Read more…]
Recently I spoke with Alison Pybus, President & CEO of Dean Artists Management (and former Vice President of the Vocal Division at IMG Artists).
In this conversation we cover the following topics:
• The difference between a manager and an agent
• 3 ways to to get an audition with a manager
• What qualities Alison looks for in a singer
• 2 myths and misconceptions about the classical singing industry
• Alison’s advice to singers who want to pursue a career in opera
