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Recovering Quickly from Mistakes
Here’s a little video about one of the most important singing skills of all — recovering quickly from mistakes. (Also a great skill to help with life in general!)
It’s a skill you can learn!
You know how I get pretty silly during our sing-along warmups?
There’s a reason for that.
Once we start taking it all less seriously and not succumbing to the inner voice that […]
Practice the 1-3-5 with me for 3 1/2 minutes…
Singing or visualizing the 1-3-5 not only anchors us firmly in the key but also provides essential reference points as we embark on the journey of learning new songs. Questions like, “Where does this particular note in the song fall in the context of the 1-3-5?” become powerful tools for visualizing and succeeding as we approach songs.
GUITAR IN THE DOORWAY
Practice Prompt: Leave your stuff around…
For a lot of us it’s “Out of Sight, Out of Mind” when it comes to practicing singing.
A great solution to this is to leave prompts in various places around your home….
• Lyric sheets on the kitchen counter or on your bed.
• Laminated lyric sheets on a hook in your shower.
Making Your Own Songbook
It’s good for your mindset as a singer (even if you’re just starting out), and it’s very important from a practical standpoint, to have easy access to your personalized toolkit.
Creating your own songbook is the perfect way to do this.
Although I know a lot of people use an ipad or tablet (and maybe I’ll get there eventually) I still like a paper songbook. I guess I’m old-fashioned that way. 😊 Also, I […]
Mindset Shifts for Singing with Other People
This is an excerpt from the LAST CHAPTER of my book, The Fear of Singing Breakthrough Program: Learn to Sing Even if You Think You Can’t Carry a Tune.
You may not be quite there yet, but don’t worry – you can be – just give yourself time and compassion!
Singing with other people doesn’t need to be high stress.
It’s a mistake to think of […]
Using a Capo
The tip in this video might be useful for you if you ever sing with a guitar player, or if you’re a beginning guitar player yourself…
It’s about how to use a capo to change the key of a song to where it fits your voice.
Very handy dandy!!
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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