FA beginner’s guide to starting you own band Starting, and then running, your own band can be broken down into 2 categories: Starting a band with a group of friends, or colleagues, or instigating your own project. The first group is usually organic in some form or other (you are…
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The high notes
It might be an idea to read the article “the jaw – do’s and don’ts” before this one, since reaching the high notes and a relaxed jaw go hand in hand. Once you have the knack of opening up the jaw when singing high ( which is mainly simply relaxing…
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The imagination pathway (river of energy)
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The Jaw – Do’s and Don’ts
The Jaw – Do’s and Don’ts Once you feel your technique is in place, then it’s time to focus on the jaw. By having you’re technique in place, I mean that: 1. The diaphragm is working with the tongue to control the note, jaw relaxed. 2. The note is correctly…
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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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Throat Problems
I had a ghastly flu virus a couple of years ago that quickly went down to my throat and vocal cords, making them behave very strangely indeed. A couple of my students had exactly the same reaction from the same virus, and it took more than a year to slowly…
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Understanding your voice
The first step to understanding your voice is being honest about the type of voice you have. Try to stand back and be objective about the noises you’re making. Whether you like them or not, for starters:) You might wish to be a rock singer, for example, and yet simply…
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Vocal ranges
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:…
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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…