by Michael Mayer | Dec 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
Sorry if you felt my comment complicated things. That was not the intent. I have always felt that a good functioning voice can work independent of style. The original comment did imply that a singer could sing all types and styles of music simply because they had good...
by Michael Mayer | Dec 27, 2010 | Balanced Function, Natural Singing, Style
Michael, that was an excellent discussion on how to sing. TOO MANY singers strive for a certain sound, whether it is operatic or pop. And in striving to create a sound, they destroy the ability to actually communicate meaning. The only addition I would make is some...
by Michael Mayer | Dec 26, 2010 | Instinctive Function, Natural Singing, Q&A, Style
Contrary to what some “modern vocal coaches” will try to tell us, it is indeed possible to competently sing many styles using classical technique. However, many people seem to think that an open throat is what causes people to have the characteristic...
by Michael Mayer | Dec 21, 2010 | Low Larynx, Q&A
I understand that the larynx needs to remain in a slightly lowered position than normal speech for singing, which is generally achieved through deep inhalation. Some students really struggle to keep it stable as they ascend the scale. I think it just comes with time...
by Michael Mayer | Dec 17, 2010 | Balanced Function, Breathing, Forcing, Q&A, Raspy Voice
Hello, one of my students gets a hoarse voice after even short bouts of singing and it appears she has a good technique. what do you suggest? She’s been to the ENT and that showed nothing....
by Michael Mayer | Dec 15, 2010 | Breathing, Connection, Posture, Q&A, Support
Thank you for your detailed responses, as well as your detailed articles on your website, they really help a lot. If you don’t mind me asking more questions, I have a couple more if that is alright. Concerning the “slightly in and up” abdominals, is...
