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Curious about the Fearless Singers Playground?
Beginner singers, and those who think of themselves as “non-singers” are often so discouraged, that they can’t even relax enough to get started.
If you want to learn how to sing, the first step is to simply get comfortable with your voice.
Try taking a break from the idea of “singing,” and start to explore what your voice can do. After you’ve played and explored […]
10 Little Minutes: Solving Your Practice Problems
A FEW OBSERVATIONS:
YOU LOVE MUSIC — of course you do — that’s why you’re here!
YOU NEED TO PRACTICE to improve as a singer.
You WANT to practice. That’s also why you’re here.
FINDING TIME to practice is surprisingly difficult.
It’s hard for me too. But I’ve found some great ways to make it easier…
Part of what hangs people […]
Sing the Alphabet!
Sing the letters of the alphabet using your own spontaneous melody, or the tune of any song you know, except for the regular old Alphabet Song you grew up with. (Oh ok — if you want to start with the Alphabet song you can, but then try moving on to a different tune, or making one up. )
Exaggerate the movements of your mouth as you sing […]
Relax Your Throat While You Sing — Try These 2 Great Exercises…
These two exercises are both great for teaching our bodies how to release tension in the throat. 
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THE FIRST EXERCISE is simply to slide with your voice from low to high and back again, like a siren.
The magic of this activity comes from doing specific visualizations while you’re making these siren sounds. […]
11 Ways to Become a Musical Family
This seems like the perfect moment in history to bring out this article that I wrote a while back for an early childhood magazine.
Every single tip here applies to adults as well — so read on and be inspired. Do these activities for/with yourself and know that you are awakening and encouraging your own musical inner child.
There are many ways you can make your […]
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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