Greetings everyone, Beginning March 16, Bonnie is offering online lessons. Contact me (bonniepomfret@verizon.net) for details.
The Concert Hall of One… or, Why do I sound different on a recording?
“The Concert Hall of One” was David Blair McClosky’s term for the way we hear ourselves when speaking or singing. The rest of the world hears us differently. Why is this so? The sound of your voice reaches your inner ear in two ways. Sound conducted by air enters the auditory canal of the ear and […]
FAQ’s about Breathing
FAQ’s about Breathing 1. Q: Should the chest rise and fall? A: No; the chest should remain slightly elevated during all phases of the breath. 2. Q: Do I need to tighten the abs? A: No, the abdominal muscles will be free to move, expanding for inhalation and contracting for exhalation and singing. […]
The Singer’s Breath
The Singer’s Breath Control of the breath is the foundation of all good singing. Often, careful attention to breath solves other issues. In this post I hope to provide some tips for the singer’s breath. Exercises to help keep the ribcage elevated If you have trouble maintaining the slightly elevated ribcage, you are not alone! Because […]
Take 4 -Putting it All Together for the Noble Posture
For many students, finding the noble posture is elusive. We are so accustomed to our habitual posture, that it is difficult to maintain any variation upon it for more than a few minutes. Here are three ways to find the proper alignment, while standing, lying down, or sitting. “The Wall “– standing.. Stand leaning […]
Posture in Four Takes: Take 3, The Lower Body
Posture in Four Takes Take 3 – the lower body The third area where small changes can make big differences is the lower body. In the head-forward posture, the arch of the lower back is often affected. In an attempt to stand up straight, many of us create exaggerated arch to the lower back. […]
Posture in Four Takes: Take 2 – The Head Position
Posture in Four Takes: Take 2 – The Head Position The second area where small changes can make big differences is the position of the head. Many singers come to me with what I call “social media posture;” that is, the head is forward and down as if looking at a mobile phone. In the […]
Posture in Four Takes: Take 1, The Noble Posture
Posture in Four Takes Take 1 – the “noble posture” Small changes in posture can result in major changes in breath control. Breath management is one of the most important technical factors in good singing. It may be counter-intuitive to some, but singers do not have to inhale and exhale tremendous amounts of air. […]
What A Singer Needs to Know: A Masterclass
A master-teacher is usually someone with special expertise or performing experience, who offers a perspective and ideas beyond those at your regular lessons and coachings. While a masterclass might seem on the surface to be like a voice lesson, it is meant to be observed by other students and onlookers, with the presumed intention that […]