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Brain Before Voice

It’s been a long time since my last post – life gets busy that way! But something has started recurring in my current teaching/coaching which is my cue to add a new tip! The subject of Brain Before Voice has

Jo August 4, 2011April 4, 2020 Barbershop Blog Read more

Tension vs. Intensity

It’s no surprise that often when we ask for intensity from our singers the result displays a greater degree of tension than when we began. That tension is usually displayed across the shoulders / chest and in the face, especially

Jo September 21, 2009June 9, 2022 Barbershop Blog Read more

Personal Improvement – Commit To Change

If you’re doing a vocalise for a single reason, you’re wasting your time. Find 3. Here’s a cheat’s list: posture, breathing, phonation, resonance, articulation, intonation/tuning, vowel shapes, chord synchronisation… you get the idea! To practice at home and get results:

Jo December 29, 2008June 9, 2022 Barbershop Blog Read more

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Recent Posts

  • Brain Before Voice
  • Is this music difficult or easy?
  • The Curly Q
  • Tension vs. Intensity
  • The Breath Of Life
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