Experiencing the Authentic Voice

Posted on 7.5.11

While what is considered beautiful in singing is subjective and diverse (much less the techniques that create the variety of sounds), one clear methodology clarifies the path of vocal confusion: what has come to be called the “Authentic Voice.”

But what actually is the “Authentic Voice?” Although the term has been used loosely to describe “natural singing,” the Authentic Voice… Read More >

Redefining Our Profession Along Holistic Lines

Posted on 4.5.11

As published in the Spring 2011 National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Journal of Singing.

“When I was a student, the boundaries placed around voice teaching were tightly drawn. Voice lessons consisted of studying vocal issues and musical interpretation with the goal of becoming a professional classical singer. Discussion of… Read More >