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 […]

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             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 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.  […]