by Michael Mayer | Apr 12, 2011 | Q&A, Registers, Resonance Line Up
Hello! I took voice lessons for about 5 years…I had a 2 1/2- 3 octave range..was told I was a lyric soprano. I always wanted to sing operatically..I was told the difference is creating a more round sound. How does one accomplish this? Also I have a very hard...
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 28, 2011 | Q&A, Vowel Modification
Again I have a response to a comment from the previous post. This time regarding the Vowel Modification discussion. You can find the complete comment here: http://vocalwisdom.com/n9v The “Aggiustimento” as it is often referred to, or migrating of vowels (which is...
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 | Jan 14, 2011 | Non-Classical Singer, Q&A, SLS
Hi Michael, As we both know, the Swedish/Italian school is based off of the premise of singing naturally and freely, and employs Old World principles of singing without forcing and making an artificial sound with the voice, principles which are preached in modern...
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...
