by Michael Mayer | Apr 10, 2010 | Uncategorized
In listening to the examples here, I wasn’t entirely sure that I could hear what I was supposed to hear. I think that is in part because, as a male singer, I have much more experience with the nuances of the male voice.To me, it seemed as though Fleming example...
by Michael Mayer | Apr 5, 2010 | Uncategorized
I wanted to talk a little on what my purpose is with this blog. From some of the comments I’ve received, both public and private, it seems like some people have the wrong idea of what I’m doing. First let me state that no one is going to learn how to sing...
by Michael Mayer | Apr 2, 2010 | Uncategorized
One of my favorite sayings:”pluck a feather from every passing bird, but follow none completely”.To the girl who in writing sounds attacking, I say this with love: I am sure you can pluck some wonderful truthful ideas from Mr. Mayer. And surely, you...
by Michael Mayer | Mar 26, 2010 | Uncategorized
I received this contribution to my Testimonial Page last night. She is a client that has worked with me for a few months. I include it here not so much because it talks about me, that’s what the testimonial page is for, but because I find what she says to be...
by Michael Mayer | Mar 21, 2010 | Uncategorized
A singer that caught my attention recently was Joyce DiDonato. I think her sound is very balanced and her technique is healthy. And she is a good singing actress. What is your impression? She sings with such a free emission that is...
by Michael Mayer | Mar 19, 2010 | Uncategorized
I get a lot of requests for examples of singers doing the things I talk about. So I came across a singer that makes a good example. The Brazilian soprano Bidu Sayao was active from the mid-1930s until the mid-1950s. Her voice was essentially a light-lyric soprano,...
