by Michael Mayer | May 20, 2015 | Balanced Function, breath, Q&A, Support
A client of mine was discussing some of the concepts we work on with a former teacher/professor of hers. He agreed with the things she said and told her they were much the same as he taught. One of the statements he made was that he always taught “sul...
by Michael Mayer | Jun 29, 2012 | Balanced Function, Fatigue, Glottal/Cord Closure, Q&A, Raspy Voice
Hi Michael I’d love to ask a question. I’m a soprano, hedging towards full lyric with coloratura. I always lose my voice after singing. It feels like my cords get swollen and my voice goes up in pitch and gets scratchy and I lose my tone and lower end; and...
by Michael Mayer | Dec 7, 2011 | Balanced Function, Low Larynx, Q&A, Uncategorized
I am an old man, nevertheless I still enjoy singing and I can throw down a good Di Provenza or Valentin Aria. My question is that all my life my singing teachers and fellow singers kept telling me that the voice should be placed high and forward. So I tried to place...
by Michael Mayer | Mar 21, 2011 | Balanced Function, Glottal/Cord Closure, Open Throat, Q&A, Support
Would you say that good breath control, an open throat, etc. are causes or results of proper technique? Or do they cause each other? I think the reason I’m asking is because many people seem to put a lot of emphasis on deliberately lifting the soft palate or...
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 | 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...
