by Michael Mayer | Nov 29, 2017 | Perfect Attack, Swedish/Italian School, Video
I am often describing the feeling we want when starting the voice. It is a thin, elastic feel to the vocal cords so they come close together to create a very efficient vibration. This condition of the vibrator causes the sensation of the tone reaching the front of the...
by Michael Mayer | Jul 11, 2011 | David Jones, Q&A, Swedish/Italian School
Hello Michael. There’s something I’ve wondered about for a while, and it stems from me having been an eager reader of both your blog and David Jones’ online articles for a long while. I’ve read through all of Mr. Jones’ articles at least...
by Michael Mayer | Feb 22, 2011 | Gillis Bratt, Joseph Hislop, Jussi, Swedish/Italian School
I had an article published in the recent Journal of the Jussi Björling Society-USA. It can be read at the website. http://vocalwisdom.com/JBS-Article It discusses the major influences in the development of the tenor Jussi...
by Michael Mayer | Jan 2, 2008 | Allan Lindquest, Gillis Bratt, Swedish/Italian School, Weekly Wisdom
“The hook-up between technique and the singing personality is developed by inducing a spirit of buoyancy and an elevated, inspired mental attitude, even in voice-building exercises and scales. Attitudes such as prayer, praise, joy, and pleading are induced at...
