by Michael Mayer | Dec 12, 2016 | Posture, Video
Today I have a video talking about Posture for Singing. This is a pretty well recognized topic for singers. And I think most people would agree that it is important. But even though the general opinion agrees with the importance of the topic, I still think in practice...
by Michael Mayer | Jul 13, 2012 | NG, Posture, Q&A, Tongue, Uncategorized
Dear Michael, I have a question for you: I know that the tongue must stay in the “ng” position, but sometimes I loose the sensation, especially when pronouncing words. Maybe you can help me with that, maybe there is a particular feeling in the mouth which...
by Michael Mayer | May 8, 2011 | Breathing, Posture, Q&A, Support
While we are still on the discussion of “normal breathing” versus “breathing for the purpose of singing,” I should bring up something that has puzzled me for a while now. One popular method of breathing and supporting nowadays seems to be “belly breathing,” where the...
by Michael Mayer | Jan 12, 2011 | Posture, Q&A
First of all I would like to thank you for the effort and consideration you have given toward answering my questions. It seems that correct breathing is a function of correct posture. More specifically, through careful studying of my own torso in front of body-length...
by Michael Mayer | Dec 15, 2010 | Breathing, Connection, Posture, Q&A, Support
Thank you for your detailed responses, as well as your detailed articles on your website, they really help a lot. If you don’t mind me asking more questions, I have a couple more if that is alright. Concerning the “slightly in and up” abdominals, is...
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...
