by Michael Mayer | Jan 6, 2008 | Uncategorized
I would like to get your opinion and perhaps enroll in some vocal lessons. I do mostly rock and roll music (middle aged hobbyist guitar player) and would describe myself as being ‘almost’ able to sing. I can often produce vocals that are non-offensive, but...
by Michael Mayer | Jan 5, 2008 | High Notes, Range, Whistle Register
Hi, I’m studying classical singing in a conservatory of music for only less than 2 years and am a soprano (I’m not yet sure which type). When I vocalize, I usually go up to A and sometimes B below the high C. But the thing is, I can also reach the whistle...
by Michael Mayer | Jan 4, 2008 | Uncategorized
Dear Mr Michael Mayer I have just read your article on Emotions. (http://www.vocalwisdom.com/emotions.htm) I agree with most of it, especially the notion of total response and the necessary condition of joy & freedom. Splitting the Human in Body, Mind &...
by Michael Mayer | Jan 3, 2008 | Jaw, Posture
Hello Michael, In one of David Jones’ articles he mentions the importance of the lips and jaw curling backwards after the pronunciation of every consonant. This according to him helps the larynx to remain in its rightful place. How does one do this? I have just...
by Michael Mayer | Jan 2, 2008 | Allan Lindquest, Gillis Bratt, Swedish/Italian School, Weekly Wisdom
“The hook-up between technique and the singing personality is developed by inducing a spirit of buoyancy and an elevated, inspired mental attitude, even in voice-building exercises and scales. Attitudes such as prayer, praise, joy, and pleading are induced at...
by Michael Mayer | Jan 1, 2008 | Articles, Jussi, Natural Singing, Singing
A conference With Jussi Björling Internationally Distinguished Tenor. Leading Tenor of the Metropolitan Opera Secured expressly for The Etude by Myles Fellowes (October, 1940, Vol LVIII, No. 10, p. 655) Each year new groups of young people find that they have voices...
