Many vocal instructors claim the key to singing with clear resonance is to sing with a relaxed voice. “VoiceRelax.com” offers physical and psychological techniques to relax the structures used to produce sound. The control of vocal chords, larynx, and diaphragm will allow noticeable improvement in the quality of the sound produced.
There are also psychological phenomenon that need to be understood to be effectively dealt with. Certain target pitches, dynamics, and timbre can be enhance through visual imaging. The most primal psychological barrier is the insecurity of the singer. A timid voice is a weak voice. However, a confident voice may sound loud but not necessarily pleasant. Healthy psychology, when combined with physiological control of anatomy, affords the best opportunity for singing well.
The most important tool for singing improvement is to have a vocal coach. Due to internal vibrations, the voice the singer hears is different than the voice the audience hears. Thus it is necessary for a signer to receive feedback and instruction aimed at making desired results.
Coach Yourself?
Without a singing teacher, a singer could record their own singing while attempting various modifications. By making oral notes on the recording to align with the matching singing modification, the singer could hear and try to correct techniques such as projection, placement, and tension (not strain). As long as a quality microphone and speakers are used, this method is a suitable, although less efficient, substitute for a having a vocal coach. The primary danger in making vocal changes based on one’s own recording is damage to one’s voice from implementing improper techniques. You have heard, “practice makes perfect”. Unfortunately, practice can also make permanent damage.Vocal muscles require regular training to be better controlled by the singer. A vocal coach supplies exercises specific to target areas of growth. The care and feeding of vocal muscles includes avoiding stress, caffeine, and all sources of smoke, especially nicotine. The whole body comes into play in order to produce the best sounds. Good posture should be practiced all the time, while sitting, standing, walking…, so that it comes natural while singing. Use a full length mirror. There are plenty of other facets to control while singing and attending to one less area, e.g., posture, makes the task that much easier.
Many believe they can make their own reality by dreaming it into existence. What I offer, as a vocal coach, is to work alongside a vocalist to explore ways which will increase the singer's love of singing as their talents grow to bless listeners. Work from a heart of love to make your reality.
The dreams of yesterday are the hopes of today and the reality of tomorrow.
Let us dream of tomorrow where we can truly love from the soul, and know love as the ultimate truth at the heart of all creation.
~ Michael Jackson
Together we identify a song you would like to perform. I transpose the score to a comfortable range and assist you in techniques to bring life to the lyrics. Our goal is not to plagiarize the sound of another singer, but to produce your naturally relaxed voice in fullness and control. Between lessons you will practice techniques to achieve your desired vocal expression.