by Michael Mayer | Sep 30, 2007 | Articles
The Fundamentals of Singing –The Causes of the Effects We SeekByMichael J. MayerAs I observe the current state of singing, I notice that there is a lack of agreement among voice teachers regarding cause and effect in singing. Much of teaching is concerned with...
by Michael Mayer | Sep 20, 2007 | Allan Lindquest, High Notes, Mental-Physical Relation
Mike wrote: . . . my impression was that the problem was not basically physical but mental. I understood that and I think you’re right Mike. I call it “high anxiety”. ;-) I find that I have to distract my attention by “doing something” in...
by Michael Mayer | Sep 8, 2007 | breath, Jussi, Larynx, Phonation, Support
Michael, Thank you for your very interesting comments about phonation. I’ve never heard it discussed before. I studied voice for four years in my twenties, but neither of my teachers mentioned it. They concentrated on breath. Your judgment about Jussi’s...
by Michael Mayer | Aug 25, 2007 | Falsetto, Voice Teacher
I used to sing when I was younger (18 and under) and always thought I would pursue music. However after getting married I left it all behind. I had always been told that I have a very pleasant and soothing voice over the years. I missed music but lost interest in it...
by Michael Mayer | Aug 16, 2007 | Forcing, Mucous
Ok… I am an 18 year old professional stage actor who usually works in musicals. I am a great singer, but for some reason, my voice pretty much can only do a high song once a show. I can push it out once and then my throat will no longer hit the notes,making a...
by Michael Mayer | Aug 8, 2007 | Q&A, Range, Singing
Hi, I am 19 and I have been taking singing lessons for two years from 16 to 18 and then, sadly, had to stop. I have a range of three octaves and a bit going from Db below middle C to around top E. I can sing with a powerful tone and vibrato through most of my soprano...
