Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
A Liberals Libretto: Dear Adele: The first thing is not to do harm.
A Liberals Libretto: Dear Adele: The first thing is not to do harm..
via A Liberals Libretto: Dear Adele: The first thing is not to do harm..
We've had some discussions recently about making sure you are taking care of your health for your performing careers. I came across this article on the blog "A Liberal's Libretto" about Adele, among other singers whom have had to deal with vocal issues. While in college, you're working fairly closely with acting and singing teachers - are you listening to what they say? Are you working on the exercises you've been given - both speaking and singing? Do you understand the exercises and vocalises you've been given? Once out, are you developing a team of people whose ears you can trust? You'll be hearing opinions from every area, and things can get confusing at times. Find folks you can trust.
Ultimately, it is up to you to do what you need to for your career. Take the measures you need to to protect your gifts for a long career.
via A Liberals Libretto: Dear Adele: The first thing is not to do harm..
We've had some discussions recently about making sure you are taking care of your health for your performing careers. I came across this article on the blog "A Liberal's Libretto" about Adele, among other singers whom have had to deal with vocal issues. While in college, you're working fairly closely with acting and singing teachers - are you listening to what they say? Are you working on the exercises you've been given - both speaking and singing? Do you understand the exercises and vocalises you've been given? Once out, are you developing a team of people whose ears you can trust? You'll be hearing opinions from every area, and things can get confusing at times. Find folks you can trust.
Ultimately, it is up to you to do what you need to for your career. Take the measures you need to to protect your gifts for a long career.
Monday, December 26, 2011
A note of caution for young singers
A note of caution for young singers.
A word of warning for the singers I work with! As much as the doctor in the article tosses off the surgery fix at the end of the article, one is far better off working on their vocal health FIRST. In the end, YOU are responsible for your vocal health, and if you don't have good technique to begin with (or as a result of rehab), no amount of surgery is going to save your career. Learn about your instrument and treat yourself as a vocal athelete!
A word of warning for the singers I work with! As much as the doctor in the article tosses off the surgery fix at the end of the article, one is far better off working on their vocal health FIRST. In the end, YOU are responsible for your vocal health, and if you don't have good technique to begin with (or as a result of rehab), no amount of surgery is going to save your career. Learn about your instrument and treat yourself as a vocal athelete!
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Why It’s Smart to Be Bilingual
Why It’s Smart to Be Bilingual.
The next time a student complains about having to sing in a foreign language and all the work that accompanies it, I'll direct them to this post. Not only is it part of the job description for some of us, it's good for you too! (Yes, even those of you headed for musical theater. You never know where you might get hired, or when a special skill might be that which gets you hired.)
The next time a student complains about having to sing in a foreign language and all the work that accompanies it, I'll direct them to this post. Not only is it part of the job description for some of us, it's good for you too! (Yes, even those of you headed for musical theater. You never know where you might get hired, or when a special skill might be that which gets you hired.)
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Geraldine in a Bottle: 4 solutions to memorizing stubborn passages
Geraldine in a Bottle: 4 solutions to memorizing stubborn passages.
Ok - juries are rapidly approaching!! How are your pieces in terms of memorization? Take a look at this blog post, take a deep breath, and get back to work! You can do it - just get out of your own way and trust the work we've done all semester. (And do your work earlier in the semester....)
Ok - juries are rapidly approaching!! How are your pieces in terms of memorization? Take a look at this blog post, take a deep breath, and get back to work! You can do it - just get out of your own way and trust the work we've done all semester. (And do your work earlier in the semester....)
Day Two: Your latest musical obsession
Again - I'm' thinking outside the box on this one. My latest favorite composing team is Kerrigan and Lowdermilk. You can find their website here and purchase their sheet music here, along with several other upcoming musical writers. Many thanks to Jackie and Erik for that last link!!
For your listening enjoyment, I give you "Say the Word" from The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YvZJrOrdrI]
For your listening enjoyment, I give you "Say the Word" from The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YvZJrOrdrI]
Day One: The first musical you saw.
Ok - so this is the first one I remember seeing, and the one that absolutely started my love of musical theater. Camelot. Thank you Baldwinsville Theater Guild for introducing me to musical theater! Hands down - the following video is wonderful and is the DVD to watch. If I can't see Julie Andrews on the DVD, then Meg Bussert is a perfect second!
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrkiVNm1R6o]
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrkiVNm1R6o]
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