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Why Your Breath Is the Real Secret to Singing Without Fear (Even If You Think You Can’t Sing)
If you’ve ever taken a breath to sing and felt the air filling up your chest, you might also notice how that causes your throat to tighten, your shoulders to rise toward your ears, and even sometimes your jaw to clenched before the first note even comes out. You are not alone. This is what most people do when I ask them to take a breath as if they’re getting ready to sing.
You […]
Singing with a Drone Note
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One of best things a beginning singer (or even someone who thinks they’re a “non-singer”) can do for themselves, is to sing with a long steady note, which I call a “drone” note.
This is a fantastic way to learn not only what it sounds like, but what it FEELS like to match a pitch (also called singing in unison). Having someone else hold […]
Matching A Note With Visual Feedback
Finally, finally, FINALLY, I have figured out a way to give you visual feedback as you practice singing in tune — I’m SO EXCITED!!
When you’re practicing on your own it can be frustrating because you’re not sure you’re hitting that note correctly — right?
Here’s a solution!
Want to try it? It involves 3 simple steps…
- If you have a real life piano or keyboard, you’ll be using that — […]
What is Harmony?
This video lesson will give you some answers, and contains an activity that will give you a harmony-making experience. Enjoy!
The Energy of Winning
Well, Hello There!
For better or worse, there’s a powerful energy to winning.
Although sometimes it works hand in hand with entitlement and greed, winning can also be harnessed for the good and the wonderful.
Winning is fuel. It’s chock-full of energy.
So why not grab some of that for yourself, in a way that doesn’t hurt anybody and brings you lots of joy? You can do that!
Look for your […]
Riffing on Rounds
One of the coolest and easiest ways to try vocal improvisation is to riff on a round. This video is an excerpt from a recent Playground Workshop and explains what it’s all about — try it along with us here! It’s fun! (And it’s also fantastic for ear training!)
And click here to learn more about singing rounds in general…
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What People Are Saying —
“I just want to let you know how much I am enjoying the singing lessons. I haven’t had this much pure fun since I was in the third grade. It really is liberating for an old codger like me to just cut loose and make joyful noise like I did back then.”
– Brian, Adult Singing Student
“As a private lesson student with Nancy, with a lot of fear of singing, I found after just one session my confidence grow. I attended a birthday party, and when the candles on the cake were lit, I immediately led the crowd in singing “Happy Birthday”! You have no idea what a big step this was for me!”
– Melanie, Workshop Participant and Private Student
“My mother, Charmian, called me this morning pretty euphoric. She said that she “finally felt free”. That she’d thought all her life that she was only capable of making a croaking sound but, instead, had heard herself sing one high note and one note in the middle that was really a tone. She’s always had fifth chakra issues, sore throats, laryngitis, power speaking, etc. This week, when she goes to her meditation meeting, she’ll join in the ‘oohming’ part for the first time.
She said that the workshop ‘changed her life’ after 94 years of being shut down/out.
This was an enormous breakthrough for her. Your program was so well structured and led with such enthusiasm and joy. Congratulations to you. What a gift for everyone there.” With gratitude,”
– Cathy (Daughter of 94 year old workshop participant!)
“The lessons made me feel a lot more comfortable with my voice, and singing in front of people. Also, I think that I’m better at staying on pitch, and getting the pitch right the first time. Plus lessons were just a lot of fun! I really enjoyed them! Thank you again. Hope to see you next summer!“
– Ruth, Teenage Singing Student
“It surprised me how easy it was most of the time, to let go and just sing and make sounds. One thing I really like about Nancy’s teaching is that she brings a straight forward can-do energy to the group, allowing for fears and nervousness but not focusing on those.”
– Workshop Participant