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EMMA THE GREAT!

Emma is a singer from Massachusetts,USA. She possesses an extremely soothing voice, but at first she failed to 'see' and feel the power locked up in her throat. Teenagers! Her first audition audio almost discouraged me (Clip 2) but I listened beyond the uncertain tones and timbre and heard something hidden there. And so we went to work. Talk about being focused? A ready name on your lips would be 'Emma', amidst her busy academic schedule, she would still make out time for practice and practice she did!  Today I shed tears of joy as I listened to what sheer grits and strategy has produced. (Clip 1) Whilst we celebrate her victory today, I am assured that the hurdles ahead of her career/hobby as a singer would be surmountable. Well-done Emma!  Drop a comment and share!

BITE THOSE WORDS

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 Do not try to sound like what you are not, you just might compromise the message of your song. Let every sound/word be distinct! Your jaw is largely responsible for this part of singing. D not shortchange tour jaw ... move it, work it, bite those words. Watch this fun clip and glean a thing or two. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OYDEUfV-DxqIyY4l-pcgEH-vsp3FzzWZ/view?usp=drivesdk

ONE FOR THE ROAD

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 A friend of mine sent this to me and it was fun and result oriented. The mixture of notes, the speed and duration challenges the singing muscles of the  beginning singer as well as opens the vocal apparatus; making it it flexible and balanced. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HEgcC9Whui9M6eERDDGf_rpVgxB-l5Jm/view?usp=drivesdk  Drop your questions and comments here! 

TRISHA'S JOURNEY SO FAR...

 Week 1 Trisha was just too frightened of the higher octaves in this song, so she stopped half way...🤭 Week 6 She is a hard worker, who worked on increasing her range and singing in the mask. This enabled her hit some erstwhile "high" notes and registers...🏆 Week 12 Trisha, 12 years of age at the time of this recording, made me smile as I listened to her perform this song. The improvement is very "visible"👀👂 Watch out for this star!

TESTMONIALS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

  Iye lives in Ireland and has a fantastic soul voice with is soothing to listen to both when he raps and sings. It was such an experience working with me.  Tierra Dawn is a pediatrician and a very creative singer, who is blessed with a soul warming soprano. I was privileged. To work with her in preparation for her album release in September, 2020. She is one voice to look out for! Listen to what she has to say... Stephanie is a New Yorker with a passion for Spreading love and peace through her power Mezzo Soprano. Our paths crossed in 2019 and after our vocal sessions she's been soaring high and scoring major points in her career as a singer!  Mr. Steven Maduro (I call him "Pops") is one great example for any singer to emulate. He is tenacious and committed to the art of singing and every other field he belongs to! His sincere and soulful voice, which is a work in progress, has a way of embracing not just your mind but your soul. He was gracious enough to throw in a good

DO NOT FILL THE CUP!

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AN ADVICE I have said on several occasions, that you should sing within your range(comfort zone) but today I counsel you, DO NOT STAY THERE TOO LONG! Make an effort to scare your fears by being audacious enough to raise the bar, wisely leave your comfort zone once in a while during practice, stretch yourself beyond your relaxed confines, reach for pitches and keys you aren't used to, go for styles that are not on your "usual" lane...just try something new. When this is safely done, you will find out that that height was not that high after all and that style was within your reach etc THE CUP So many singers do not know how to convert their breath to sound and this causes vocal fatigue and/or improper execution of notes in a phrase. EXERCISE Find a cup with a large rim, enough to accommodate your mouth, inhale deeply while maintaining good posture, cover your mouth with the cup (completely sealed) and then sing like you are singing in a crowded room.  This exercise will te

GALLERY

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