by Michael Mayer | Mar 18, 2016 | Falsetto, Registers, Video
There are a lot of differing opinions about what Head Voice and Falsetto are. Some use the terms interchangeably while others consider them to be different things. I am one that thinks of them as different. For me Head Voice is a true voice that is generally...
by Michael Mayer | Mar 15, 2016 | Podcast, Q&A, Resonance, Video
In this class I discuss some aspects of resonance. This is in response to a two-part question. The first part asking what are the key points to assure the presence of resonance consistently. The second part asks the validity of relying on the sensation of acoustic...
by Michael Mayer | Mar 14, 2016 | Jaw, Video
Here is a video discussing a common issue – Jaw Tension. When we experience Jaw Tension we naturally desire to get rid of it. Usually this involves attempts to relax the tension. We assume that if we eliminate the tension we will be OK. What we don’t...
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 3, 2016 | Fatigue, Glottal/Cord Closure, Podcast, Video
In today’s class I’m addressing a couple of questions about vocal fatigue. This is an issue for pretty much all of us to some degree. But for those of us with a greater imbalance in the vocal function fatigue can become a serious concern. For the most...
by Michael Mayer | Jun 21, 2015 | Jussi, Video
First, I want to say thank you for the many responses to my request for your two biggest questions about the voice. These give me lots of ideas of what you want to learn and understand better. (And if you didn’t respond you are still welcome to do so. See the previous...
