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Dynamics matter

Mind your forte! Why dynamics matter

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You may have heard me speak in my videos or lessons about not pushing when we sing. In fact, I find myself saying it all the time! In Bel Canto we never – ever – force our voices, but we instead learn how to spin sound (and air) within us. Once you know how to do this – and keep at it – I promise that you will never look back in your singing. Bel Canto can be addictive like that!

Strained singing

Is strain a normal part of singing?

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In short – no! Strain should never be normal in singing. Allow me to briefly explain why.

In some genres such as metal, rock, and pop, screaming and pushing your way through a song for more strength, grit, and power may be expected. After all, some of the greatest singers in these genres have had vocal issues and still survived to go on singing successfully, right?

Think, Sing!

Think, Sing!

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Did you know that you have brain power as a singer?

This is one of those topics that may initially be somewhat confronting for us. As singers we can be so caught up in the external world - our bodies, appearance, people’s reactions to our voices, comparing ourselves to other singers, analysing our sound,  personal judgement and so on.

Keep the alleluias alive

How to keep the alleluias alive in our singing

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Happy Easter!

Did you know that even though Easter Sunday is over, it is in fact only the beginning?

Smiling singer

When you're smiling: how a tiny movement can help your voice

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Are you sensing that there is nothing much to smile about right now? Or perhaps you have happy news and are blissfully enjoying life regardless of global events?

As I write this, it appears that the world is crumbling and going quite insane. So what is there to smile about, especially when it comes to singing?

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