by Michael Mayer | Jan 19, 2011 | Balanced Function, High Notes, Passaggio, Q&A, Registers, Spreading, Vowel Modification
I know there are a few different opinions on vowel modification for classical singers. One: to indeed change the vowel toward (UH or OE) when ascending the scale. or Two: to not change the vowel but adjust the space or shape of the resonators but still think the pure...
by Michael Mayer | Jan 17, 2011 | Dark Resonance, Non-Classical Singer, Soprano, Spreading
It only seems natural that our discussion of Josh Groban would turn to others of his type. So we have some good comments from readers about Sarah Brightman that I would like to highlight and contribute to. She provides some good examples for us to learn from....
by Michael Mayer | Jan 14, 2011 | Non-Classical Singer, Q&A, SLS
Hi Michael, As we both know, the Swedish/Italian school is based off of the premise of singing naturally and freely, and employs Old World principles of singing without forcing and making an artificial sound with the voice, principles which are preached in modern...
by Michael Mayer | Jan 12, 2011 | Posture, Q&A
First of all I would like to thank you for the effort and consideration you have given toward answering my questions. It seems that correct breathing is a function of correct posture. More specifically, through careful studying of my own torso in front of body-length...
by Michael Mayer | Jan 6, 2011 | Dark Resonance, Forcing, Q&A
Subject: Having to teach more popular singers and the frustration of them wanting big sounds before they have fundamentals down. Dear Michael, I want to thank you for your great articles. I have voice students read them all the time, and it is a great help; I wish you...
by Michael Mayer | Dec 30, 2010 | Coup de Glotte, Glottal/Cord Closure, Glottis, Q&A
Do you have some suggestions about how to get proper closure at the larynx? ———————————————————— This is a very important question to get correct....
