by Michael Mayer | Jun 2, 2011 | Bass, Classical Singer, Singer Spotlight
I am beginning a new feature on my blog. I’m calling it “Singer Spotlight”. In it I will feature a singer that either is well-known or I feel should be known. I will include YouTube videos to hear examples and I will contribute my observations. As I...
by Michael Mayer | May 8, 2011 | Breathing, Posture, Q&A, Support
While we are still on the discussion of “normal breathing” versus “breathing for the purpose of singing,” I should bring up something that has puzzled me for a while now. One popular method of breathing and supporting nowadays seems to be “belly breathing,” where the...
by Michael Mayer | Apr 28, 2011 | Projection, Q&A
Throughout my vocal training I have had a hard time projecting my voice. My difficulty with this has cost me a few positions in smaller vocal ensembles. My main vocal focus is Jazz and secondary Musical Theatre. I want to make singing a career and would like to know...
by Michael Mayer | Apr 24, 2011 | Promotions
Happy Easter to everyone. As a special promotion I am offering a free recorded consultation for anyone who subscribes to the blog. Just fill in the form on the right side of any page to subscribe. If you want to take advantage of the free recorded consult, email me...
by Michael Mayer | Apr 14, 2011 | Big Voice, Connection, Forcing, Q&A
Hello I am a faithful follower of your blog and advices, I can’t tell you how much you helped me with your writings. It is very helpful to know what we should feel at body levels when singing. I have a couple questions I am very concerned about the size of my...
by Michael Mayer | Apr 12, 2011 | Q&A, Registers, Resonance Line Up
Hello! I took voice lessons for about 5 years…I had a 2 1/2- 3 octave range..was told I was a lyric soprano. I always wanted to sing operatically..I was told the difference is creating a more round sound. How does one accomplish this? Also I have a very hard...
