Every singer has a range that is comfortable to them. The main female ranges are: Alto, or contralto – the low range Mezzo Soprano – the middle range Soprano – higher range Boys and girls up to the ages of 13 generally suit the soprano range. The male ranges are:…
Level 2
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The Four Pathways of Energy
Level 1 is the practical description of how to sing, along with audio exercises to practice with, a book and an audio book. If you’ve watched the videos/read the book etc and started practicing, you might now be challenged with “how do I perform a song to my best potential?” …
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Spirit Vs. Ego, the Old Battle
Spirit Spirit is the real you. Spirit is joy, self love, personal power, presence, all the good stuff. Look at a baby, pure spirit. They just are. Deep down, this is the essence of you. And we all have that same essence. And in the duality of this world, everyone…
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The chakras, and the multiverse
This article is a deepish dive into the chakras and how they work, based in the teachings of the author Cyndi Dale. I found her books after I’d been teaching level 1 for 7 years or so, and realized students were learning to sing technically well, but that, even though…
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The imagination pathway (river of energy)
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Dealing With Stage Fright
Almost everyone has stage fright. It can range from an overwhelming fear to a mild apprehension before a performance. I’ve suffered from it greatly throughout my career as a performer. At first onstage, then when I got to a level of proficiency, that went away, leaving an apprehension before a…
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Zen qualities of singing
This article will hopefully help you find your perfect balance when singing. I’ve mentioned the Zen aspects of singing throughout the program, so now is as good a time as any to try and clarify this concept. In essence, “the Zen of singing” relates directly to the concept of…
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Give Yourself a Grounding Cord
This can be key to your performance and literally “grounds” you. It only takes a moment, and is also something you can do every day. Every morning, for example, as you start your day. Most of us are disconnected from the Earth. We wear rubber soled shies, walk on concrete…
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Why Meditate?
Why Meditate? Meditation takes you past the “beta” brainwave patterns of everyday life (see below) and plugs you in to what’s really going on with you. It’s food for the soul, vitally, physically, mentally and spiritually. When you meditate regularly you’re calmer, and it’s easier to sort out what’s going…