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Breathing

The Breath Of Life

When we sing for any audience, breath is life – literally of course, but also the life of the sound depends on HOW we breathe. Leading breath of the song: breathe in the pitch, breathe in the vowel. Take natural,

Jo May 27, 2009April 6, 2020 Barbershop Blog Read more

The Lost Art of Breathing In

I’d have to say that THE most common breathing problem I encounter in one-on-one vocal lessons (and quartet coaching) is overly conscious inhalation. People seem forget that breathing is a natural process once they start singing. In fact, people work

Jo November 12, 2007April 4, 2020 Barbershop Blog Read more

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