by Michael Mayer | Sep 8, 2010 | Function, Guest Author, Teaching, Voice Teacher
A long-time reader contributed these comments to my post about Vocal Problems. I felt they were so important I made a post just for them so they wouldn’t be missed. She speaks from many years of experience and I appreciate her continued support. I hope everyone...
by Michael Mayer | Sep 7, 2010 | Function, Q&A, Tension, Vocal Abuse
I am suffering from hoarseness while singing and i cannot sing in a soft tone anymore. I have chronic laryngitis, and its pretty annoying because that is causing a lot of problem to my voice. I have been to several ENTs but they all said my throat is fine, there are...
by Michael Mayer | Sep 6, 2010 | Coup de Glotte, Lamperti, Larynx, Manuel Garcia, Perfect Attack, Q&A
Thank you for your response! I appreciate you taking the time and effort to help me. Being a string player since a young age, I can associate with the eloquent image you presented of “switching strings” at appropriate places. “So make sure your...
by Michael Mayer | Aug 31, 2010 | Function, Instinctive Function, Singing, Villazon
Tim: I guess my evaluation of Rolando Villazon goes back to my days as a basketball coach. I used to have kids who had great skills honed by daily hours spent on the playground. They could really play the game in such a way that it was beautiful just to watch their...
by Michael Mayer | Aug 17, 2010 | High Notes, Jussi, Mezza Voce, Q&A, Tension
I have a question regarding technique, in this case the (almost) lost art of mezza voce. For all his brilliant top notes I think some of Jussi Björling’s most memorable moments are those in which he is able to sing a high note softly but with a full ravishing...
by Michael Mayer | Aug 1, 2010 | Larynx, Passaggio, Perfect Attack
Thank you for the detailed response to my previous question. It was quite a pleasure to be able to read something of a scientific and analytical approach. I was wondering if you could give me advice on a more personal vocal problem. It seems that I am unable to sing...
