by Michael Mayer | Mar 10, 2016 | Open Throat, Video
Today I have a video discussing the concept of an Open Throat. We certainly need an open throat when we sing in order for the larynx to be free and flexible. An open throat is also necessary for us to resonate appropriately. So see if you find anything new in these...
by Michael Mayer | Mar 8, 2012 | Dark Resonance, Open Throat, Yawn
This is the title of a section from the book “Vocal Wisdom” that was my main inspiration into vocal research. It is an organized collection of quotes from lessons with Giovanni Battista Lamperti. It is interesting that even in that time (1891-1893) there...
by Michael Mayer | Jan 6, 2012 | Dark Resonance, Facial Resonance, Low Larynx, Open Throat, Video
My previous post stirred up quite a bit of activity. That’s great. Pretty much everybody who commented was of the opinion that the demonstration of how to sing opera was severely misguided. That is also a very good thing. But I want to go deeper into this topic...
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...
