tag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:/blogs/daily-vocal-tipsDaily Vocal Tips2021-10-28T12:22:48-05:00STUDIO VOX BOXfalsetag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/67893622021-10-28T12:22:48-05:002023-10-16T10:00:56-05:00Daily Vocal Tip, October 28,2021<p>How is it POSSIBLE that one person can project their voice over a 60 piece orchestra? The Singer's Formant! The "Singer's Formant" is a set of specific resonance frequencies that allow classical singers to be heard over an orchestra. The human voice can be trained to amplify resonances that are not amplified by other instruments that carry very well. Some of the keys to finding the Singer's Formant include breath support, a lower larynx position, twang or squillo, and nasal resonance. Even if your're not a classical singer, your voice will carry far better when your resonances have been trained to the fullest. this can even be used to help the speaking voice carry over large crowds or far into the distance. So, do the IMPOSSIBLE! Use the Singer's Formant! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/ee508940a7f5e20a3aec24697e59dd5daebf03ac/original/vox-box-black-high-res.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/67872412021-10-26T10:08:59-05:002021-10-26T10:08:59-05:00Vocal Tip October 25, 2021<p> Every vocal journey is filled with highs and lows. It is easy to become discouraged or feel that your voice simply isn't good enough. When you find yourself singing the blues, take this self-esteem boosting challenge: write down one thing every day you LOVE about your voice or singing style! Whether it's your range, your tone, your captivating stage presence, or that one note you hit like nobody else can- there are more amazing things about your voice than you realize! Finding one positive attribute a day will keep your mind focused on your strengths rather than dwelling on your weaknesses. Never stop striving for improvement, but take time every day to appreciate the skills you already have. You will be amazed how much faster you grow with the right attitude!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/ee508940a7f5e20a3aec24697e59dd5daebf03ac/original/vox-box-black-high-res.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/67829792021-10-21T15:00:57-05:002021-10-21T15:00:57-05:00Three essential principles for a consistently healthy voice <p>3 essential principles for a consistently healthy voice </p>
<p>Singers, we all have our rules, tools, and rituals. You may use a throat spray religiously or an all natural lozenge. Maybe you avoid dairy at all costs; or the real sin is coffee! </p>
<p>The reality is a healthy voice regimen can be a simple one. In fact, it can be so simple that when we boil this regimen down to the essentials, it may seem trivial and redundant. It isn’t. </p>
<p>Whether you are a beginner hobby singer or a busy, gigging professional, follow these 3 essential principles for a consistently healthy voice. </p>
<p>I.</p>
<p>1. <strong>Sleep & Rest Well </strong></p>
<p>A healthy voice can only thrive in a healthy body. In order to sing with our full capacity for expression, one must first balance rest. </p>
<p>Sleep plays a major role in any singer’s performance. Studies have shown that sleep deprivation increases levels of the stress hormone, cortisol. Simply put, lack of sleep leads to fatigue and stress, which tends to result in excess tension and inefficient use of the voice. Stress also inhibits our ability to multitask. </p>
<p>Singers have to manage breath, pitch, intonation, pronunciation, style and performance simultaneously. When one is lacking sleep, multitasking all of these elements becomes exponentially harder. </p>
<p>Make sure you are getting a minimum of 7-8 hours of sleep on a regular basis to prevent stress and fatigue and to encourage a sharp mind for multitasking the elements of a balanced voice. </p>
<p>Now, what if you are getting 7-8 hours of sleep every night and still feeling vocally tired? Let’s take a look at how you are practicing and how much vocal rest you are getting </p>
<p>II. </p>
<p>Let’s say you aren’t a professional singer. You regularly study voice with a solid teacher. You practice and maybe even perform once in awhile and you are often feeling fatigued when you sing. If this is sounds like you, you could be over-practicing and/or practicing inefficiently. </p>
<p>When you are a beginner or intermediate and working towards a healthier balance, you are also undoing bad habits, which can quickly wear out the voice. </p>
<p>For beginners and intermediates, I recommend that you vocalize for only 15-30 minutes per day (if you don’t know what I mean by vocalizing, keep reading…). Practice at a medium volume and aim for accuracy of pitch, evenness in tone, and pure vowels to keep your practice sessions effective and sustainable. </p>
<p>Are you a busy, professional singer? Working singers are just that—busy working! And when you have to take gigs to pay the bills, it’s easy to spiral into a cycle of vocal fatigue. More often than not, professional singers become so used to a swollen and tired voice that this becomes their new normal. </p>
<p>To prevent this, as best as you can, choose your gigs wisely. Take opportunities in which you are: <br> </p>
<p>1. developing your musicality <br>2. being paid fairly <br>3. networking with people who may contribute to you developing your musicality and/or being paid fairly! </p>
<p>Schedule in vocal rest days (i.e. minimal talking, no singing) so that the body can release and recover. SCHEDULE IT IN! (Right now.) </p>
<p>Limit yourself from talking too much before or after gigs (especially in loud clubs) to prevent further wear and tear on your voice. </p>
<p>If you are a busy, professional singer, you must relate to your voice as if you are a professional athlete. Pro athletes take rest days to prevent injury and to keep their bodies functioning optimally. </p>
<p>2. <strong>Stay Hydrated.</strong></p>
<p>The vocal folds need to be lubricated with a thin layer of mucus in order to vibrate efficiently. Optimal lubrication is achieved by staying well hydrated. </p>
<p>Stay consistently hydrated by keeping a water bottle with you at all times. The body can only intake so much water at a time, so sipping water throughout the day is the best approach. Drink until you pee pale! </p>
<p>Coffee isn’t the worst thing unless you have an allergy, intolerance or sensitivity to caffeine and the corresponding dairy/soy products that tend to go with it. Some research has shown that caffeine and alcohol pull water out of your system, which depletes the vocal folds of healthy lubrication. Be sure to drink an equivalent amount of water to counteract any dehydrating effects of caffeinated or alcoholic beverages. </p>
<p>A dry environment can also affect your hydration. This includes environments with heating units, air conditioners and climates with a low amount of moisture in the air. Using a humidifier can compensate for the dryness. </p>
<p>3. <strong>Vocalize your entire range </strong></p>
<p>I can’t stress this one enough. Technique is where many singers are lacking in the health department. You can get the proper amount of sleep and be properly hydrated and still, without good technique, your voice will suffer. If you are trashing your voice every time you sing, no matter how much you rest or hydrate, your voice will always be tired, swollen, and limited. </p>
<p>All healthy singers must vocalize in the entirety of their range. If you are unsure of what your range is, I highly recommend seeing an IVA certified voice teacher to discover your range and voice type (see below for contact information). </p>
<p>You must vocalize to teach the vocal folds to engage with airflow in a balanced way throughout your vocal registers, commonly referred to as chest, mix and head voice. Even if your style of music only puts you in the low register (chest voice), you must stretch to and strengthen the high register (head voice). Without doing so, your voice will function improperly, becoming stiff and weak. </p>
<p>Scales and drills that encourage balanced function specific to your voice type will help to diversify your strengths and improve on your weaknesses. F or this step, it is important to study with a qualified voice teacher who can tailor a set of exercises to your voice and habits. Without the help of a knowledgeable and experienced vocal technician, teaching yourself by pulling vocalises from a book or the internet may actually hinder your progress. </p>
<p>Proper rest and hydration makes for a healthy instrument. Good technique makes for the balanced function of said instrument, resulting in a whole and expressive voice altogether. Follow these 3 essential principles, and you will be singing healthfully for many years to come.</p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/67298552021-08-28T16:02:47-05:002021-08-28T16:02:47-05:00Daily Vocal Tip, August 28, 2021<p>"Newtworking" or "Schmoozing" are key parts of building connections and contacts within the entertainment industry. These things often have a negative connotation because they seem to imply that you have ulterior motives. That is, that you are falsely cozying up to someone for your own benefit. But, it actually should never be that way! Instead, successful Networking can best be thought of as a sincere desire to connect with and help others. If you consider your relationships from that perspective, it can be a VERY fulfilling and effective experience. As Zig Ziglar often said, "You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want".</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/ee508940a7f5e20a3aec24697e59dd5daebf03ac/original/vox-box-black-high-res.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/67133522021-08-13T12:00:00-05:002021-08-13T12:00:03-05:00Daily Vocal Tip, August 13, 2021<p>What is STACCATO? Staccato is a musical term that means, "with QUICK, sharp sounds or movements". You've probably heard singers and instrumentalists use Staccato as a stylist or expressive tool. But, it also has amazing applications for improving Vocal Technique! Staccato assists with vocal fold looseness, agility, pitch precision, and vibrato. One way to practice Staccato is to repeatedly speak or sing the word, :HA" like a panting puppy. It is helpful to accentuate the letter "H" with each sound you make. This consonant helps loosen the vocal folds and ensures that each note will come in free from tension and hopefully with great precision. Practicing Staccato will build surprising new skills for your singing...real QUICK!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/ee508940a7f5e20a3aec24697e59dd5daebf03ac/original/vox-box-black-high-res.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/67133062021-08-11T11:33:22-05:002021-08-11T11:33:22-05:00Daily Vocal Tip, August 11, 2021<p>Are you LISTENING to yourself when you sing? If so, then STOP! "Wait. What"? Yes. It's true! You can't LISTEN to yourself and sing well at the same time. This doesn't mean to sing off-key or to throw pitch and musicality out the window. It means that listening to ourselves puts us in a physical and mental state that isn't conducive to our best singing. Physically, the body and breath lock up when we listen really hard for things. Mentally, we get into a judgmental, critical, and analytical mindset when we listen really hard to ourselves. Singers who listen too hard to themselves often sound contrived, planned, and stiff as well. Instead of listening, try TRUSTING your ears. Trust your body, breath, and resonance too. Your audience will do the listening! You can do the Trusting! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/ee508940a7f5e20a3aec24697e59dd5daebf03ac/original/vox-box-black-high-res.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/67123762021-08-10T12:49:21-05:002021-08-10T12:49:21-05:00Daily Vocal Tip, August 10, 2021<p>"Don't sweat the TECHNIQUE!" There's a huge difference between TECHNIQUE exercises and vocal WARMUPS. A warmup is something you might do for 5-10 minutes before a performance, an audition, or even a practice session. However, technique exercises are specifically designed vocal workouts that help to build strength, flexibility, coordination, stamina, resonance, agility, and tone. Too many singers never achieve the results they are hoping for because they don't see the point of doing "warmups". Yet, when this happens, they have sadly missed the point entirely by mistaking valuable technique practice for mere "warmups". Don't just warm up and then sing songs. Make sure you've also got focused daily technique exercises that allow you to become the singer you want to be. For the bests results and fatsest progress with your singing, study with a technique coach and don't sweat the "TECHNIQUE!"</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/ee508940a7f5e20a3aec24697e59dd5daebf03ac/original/vox-box-black-high-res.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/67066082021-08-04T10:55:52-05:002021-08-04T10:55:52-05:00Daily Vocal Tip, August 4, 2021<p>Style vs Tecnhique. What's the difference? STYLE is the distinctive musical, dramatic, and emotional choices used to express a song or phrase. TECHNIQUE is the practiced muscular coordinations, physical control, and vocal skill sets that free signers to express themselves in one or many styles. So why do we separate them? Focusing on Style without awareness of Technique is like an athlete focusing on game strategy without working on the fitness and athleticism needed to compete. Ignoring style, though, is like an athlete who never leaves the gym to actually play the sport. When practicing, consciously link the technique you are working on to the stylistic effects you want to produce. This winning strategy is what makes the most difficult singing look and feel easy!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/ee508940a7f5e20a3aec24697e59dd5daebf03ac/original/vox-box-black-high-res.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/67052362021-08-03T01:03:48-05:002021-08-03T01:03:48-05:00Daily Vocal Tip, August 2, 2021<p>One of the most important aspects of being an Artist is LISTENING. First, you must listen to your own voice- not just your singing voice, but your INNER voice. The voice that guides your taste, choices, decisions, and ultimately, your path. Second, you must listen to the voice of your TEACHERS and mentors. It is unwise to try to tackle singing completely alone. It's a communal art, and you should find a set of ears that you can trust to help you grow. Lastly, you must listen to the voices that DISAGREE with you-those that give thoughtful (not mean, negative, or hurtful) critique. Have the toughness to listen objectively. True critique can be difficult to hear, but it's crucial to growth. Be willing to listen to yourself, your mentors, and your critics-you'll have no choice but to become a True Artist!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/ee508940a7f5e20a3aec24697e59dd5daebf03ac/original/vox-box-black-high-res.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/66972942021-07-26T12:00:00-05:002021-07-26T12:00:03-05:00Daily Vocal Tip, July 26, 2021<p>Many times singers OBSESS over which register they are using. Is it "Head Voice"? Is it "Chest"? Is it "Chest Dominant Mix"? WHAT IS IT?! Don't let fancy vocal concepts intimidate you. Vocal Registers boil down to variances in breath flow, vocal cord closure, and resonance. There are actually an INFINITE amount of register possibilities. It's indeed very helpful to use labels like "Chest", and "Mix". But, be careful that you don't obsess about these labels! Many different schools, teachers, and vocalists use different terminology. In fact, you can actually make up your own labels: This is my "Comfy Cozy Power Register". Or, this is my "Floaty Flexible Resonating Register". If it helps you to understand your voice- Use it! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/ee508940a7f5e20a3aec24697e59dd5daebf03ac/original/vox-box-black-high-res.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/66972932021-07-25T12:00:00-05:002021-07-25T12:00:13-05:00Daily Vocal Tip, July 25, 2021<p>Did you know that pianos are not technically "in tune"? According to the laws of Acoustics, the intervals that we know and love-octaves, fifths, thirds, etc., should all be a little closer together than they are. Instruments used to be tuned this way in the past. But, because the mathematics of acoustics are based on one particular "root" note, you would only be able to play your instrument in the key of that root note, you would only be able to play your instrument in the key of that root note without everything sounding strange. In the 18th century, the music community decided to shift to an equal tempered or well-tempered scale, compromising each interval a little bit so that musicians could play in any key without re-tuning their whole instrument. So, if you're struggling with your tuning while you sing, just remember that the piano is too!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/ee508940a7f5e20a3aec24697e59dd5daebf03ac/original/vox-box-black-high-res.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/66972772021-07-24T14:06:57-05:002021-07-24T14:06:57-05:00Daily Vocal Tip, July 24, 2021<p>Your body is a Wonderland...of RESONANCE! Try to feel your resonance as you sing with different components of your voice. Place your hands on your chest and feel the vibrations when you sing with a strong Chest Voice. Switch register to Head Voice and place a hand on the back of your head. You will likely feel some vibrations there as your move to the upper part of your voice. Next, place your fingers on the front of your nose and try an M, N, or NG. You should now feel the vibrations move to the nose and the front of your face. As a singer, it's much more important to understand how your voice FEELS than how it sounds. Let US appreciate the beauty of your sound. You can just focus on your body. After all, it's a Wonderland!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/ee508940a7f5e20a3aec24697e59dd5daebf03ac/original/vox-box-black-high-res.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/66924652021-07-20T16:00:00-05:002021-07-20T16:00:14-05:00Daily Vocal Tip, July 20, 2021<p>A speaking voice is considered to be pleasant when it is warm, full, and RESONANT. Since Resonance is determined by the shape of our head, mouth, and face, we need to learn to work with what we've got. Experiment with directing the air into the THREE reverberating cavities in your head. ONE- your oral cavity (mouth),TWO-your nasal cavity (nose), and THREE- your pharyngeal cavity (back of the throat). By taking away and adding any of the three, you will probably discover how many recognizable entertainers create their signature voices. But , to sound the most like yourself, you'll want a balanced combination of all three resonant spaces. Use what you've been given!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/ee508940a7f5e20a3aec24697e59dd5daebf03ac/original/vox-box-black-high-res.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/66924212021-07-19T15:51:25-05:002021-07-19T15:51:25-05:00Daily Vocal Tip, July 19, 2021<p>Do you need help learning to do Vibrato? Here's a helping HAND! Start by singing a single pitch on any vowel. Then, move that pitch up and down on a small interval such as a half step. Move your hand up and down as you move between the pitches. It might be slow at first, but see how quickly you can move between the notes. To speed up, rather than trying to move your voice, move your hand quickly instead. Due to kinesthetics, vibrato will often begin to appear almost like magic! Be patient with yourself and the process and you should begin to feel what vibrato is, and your muscle memory combined with proper breath management and vocal strength will get you to that desired sound!!! Give yourself a hand for trying this exercise!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/ee508940a7f5e20a3aec24697e59dd5daebf03ac/original/vox-box-black-high-res.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/66883422021-07-14T21:17:59-05:002021-07-14T21:17:59-05:00Daily Vocal Tip, July 14, 2021<p>What do singers and toddlers have in common? They both like to blow BUBBLES!! Not only is it great fun, but it can also help eliminate vocal tension. You just need two things: a regular drinking straw and a glass of water halfway full. Round your lips, put the straw into your mouth, and blow some bubbles into the water! It's okay if your cheeks puff out! Experiment with how big and small you can make the bubbles. The size, motion, and consistency of the bubbles will give you an indication of how much breath you are releasing. Then, vocalize through the straw! You can use scales, musical patterns, or even the melody of your songs. continue to be mindful of the bubbles' size and consistency. Discover which combination of these two things minimizes your vocal tension the most. Ah! Singers are forever YOUNG!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/ee508940a7f5e20a3aec24697e59dd5daebf03ac/original/vox-box-black-high-res.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/66846162021-07-10T23:20:00-05:002021-07-10T23:20:00-05:00Daily Vocal Tip, July 10, 2021<p>Practice the PROCESS, not the product! Every day, we are new and different human beings. Our bodies and minds shift slightly. So do our voices. It's part of the beauty of being human. This is the same reason that delivering a perfect performance is an impossible challenge. Even if you ever gave one, it would need to change immediately. So, when you're feeling down before a show or audition, keep in mind that the process is always more beautiful than the product. Strive for your ideal performance, but remember that true art is created in soulful and audacious efforts you give each day. Falling slightly short may be the very thing that makes you a lovable performer...and a lovable human being.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/ee508940a7f5e20a3aec24697e59dd5daebf03ac/original/vox-box-black-high-res.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/66794752021-07-05T13:27:02-05:002021-07-24T04:21:17-05:00Daily Vocal Tip, July 5, 2021<p>Should you look UP when you sing? Usually, this is considered a bad vocal habit when we're starting out as singers. However, there are actually some real benefits later on! We should always avoid jutting or lilting the chin out to the point of unwanted tension in the jaw and neck. However, a slight elevation of the chin and face on higher notes can be helpful. First, it can optimize the resonance by raising the first formant. Next, it can recruit the StyloPharyngeal muscles that assist the pitch-raising muscles (CricoThyroids) in stretching the vocal folds. Lastly, it just looks aesthetically awesome when singers do it well! While it is certainly not the solution for her notes, this trick can lead to increased vocal freedom in the upper ranges. Things are looking up!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/ee508940a7f5e20a3aec24697e59dd5daebf03ac/original/vox-box-black-high-res.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/1bf81189c5285845f1fcd5ccce6db306a397ae3c/original/5c1a0714.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/66794722021-07-05T13:20:21-05:002021-07-05T13:20:21-05:00Vocal Tip July 4, 2021<p>Happy Fourth of July to all of my singers! Did you know that the tune for the American National Anthem,"The Star Spangled Banner", was originally written or a British gentlemen's club caled the Anacreontic Society? The melody has a range of an octave and one fifth. That is a pretty big range for many singers to navigate! If you're having trouble hitting those high notes at the end, be sure you're starting the first phrase in a very low range for your voice. There's a long way to to before you reach the top! Never forget that all great nations and all great singers start in low and humble places before they reach their greatest heights! This Independence Day, let freedom (and your voice) RING!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/1bf81189c5285845f1fcd5ccce6db306a397ae3c/original/5c1a0714.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/ee508940a7f5e20a3aec24697e59dd5daebf03ac/original/vox-box-black-high-res.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/66775962021-07-02T17:41:49-05:002021-07-02T17:41:49-05:00Daily Vocal Tip July 2, 2021<p>Get in a good RELATIONSHIP... with the Composer! Often as artists, we're very focused on bringing our own unique sound and interpretation to a piece of music. However, in the process of trying to offer our own artistry, we often forget how much already been done for us. Why did the composer write this song? Why were these specific notes, intervals, and rhythms chosen? Why did the the lyrics have to be these lyrics and not something else? Remember that composers are gifted and soulful artists just like you. When you consider what THEIR soul is saying in the song, then go back and add what YOUR soul wants to say. Your solos will have DOUBLE the artistic potency! You will even find that your craft feels a lot easier whenever you are singing these divine duets. Two is better than one!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/1bf81189c5285845f1fcd5ccce6db306a397ae3c/original/5c1a0714.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/66750662021-06-30T12:19:31-05:002021-07-24T04:17:15-05:00Daily Vocal Tip June 30, 2021<p>You've probably noticed that the ACOUSTICS of a room can change the way your voice sounds. Don't we all sound lovely in the shower? Reverberations of sound against different materials and across varying spaces affect the way our voices resonate. If we practice in a small carpeted room every day and then go audition on a large wooden stage, we might end up confused and thrown off. We often sing differently when we perceive that our voice sounds differently. The best way to combat this problem is to practice in a wide variety of settings. Monitor the vocal adjustments you make in each environment. Then, when you do find yourself in a space with poor acoustics, you will trust your training and you won't overcompensate! Don't just sing in one place. Sing EVERYWHERE!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/1bf81189c5285845f1fcd5ccce6db306a397ae3c/original/5c1a0714.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/66740912021-06-29T13:35:22-05:002021-06-29T13:41:22-05:00Daily Vocal Tip June 29, 2021<p>Ever try breathing with a "360 Degree Breath"? We usually think about breathing in and out. But what about side to side and front to back? Try it! Place one of your hands on your side at the base of your rib cage and the other hand on your belly right below the sternum. Inhale and think of breathing downward and outward. Did you feel your rib cage expand? Did you feel your stomach expand? Excellent! If you felt your chest rise- try it again. Expanding 360 Degrees allows our inhalation to be performed with the most efficient musculature. In turn, this sets up our exhalation and our singing for the broadest range of possibilities. All the way 'round!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/962e287d67a97b73f751572fa8a2d3ee7f103255/original/blog-photo.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOXtag:voxboxnashville.com,2005:Post/66731262021-06-28T15:20:46-05:002021-06-29T13:38:32-05:00Daily Vocal Tip June 28, 2021<hr><p><span style="color:null;"><span class="font_regular">How often do you compliment other singers? It is easy to get wrapped up in competition and trying to make a name for yourself as an artist. But, true Artists appreciate all the beauty around them-even if it is being made by someone else. As Artists, we should be able to genuinely appreciate the work of others without having to compare it to our own. Even when we're comparing ourselves to other voices as a learning tool, we still need to be able to step back and simply ENJOY other singers! Valuing and encouraging fellow vocalists will keep you focused on singing as an art instead of a contest. With this approach, every singer truly wins!</span></span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/579798/962e287d67a97b73f751572fa8a2d3ee7f103255/original/blog-photo.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>STUDIO VOX BOX