In private voice classes, teachers will work to establish good posture that allows space in the diaphragm for air to expand, hold, and support the voice. Without this high stance, singers are unable to realize the full potential of their voice in terms of projection and tone quality. A good vocal coach will teach you how to use the vocal tools you have in the right way to get the best possible results. This is “your sound”.
This kind of lesson is all about singing songs; there is nothing to help you fix cracks or tensions in your voice. You can probably call these teachers style or repertoire coaches, rather than singing technique teachers, because they aren't actually teaching you how to sing. A good vocal instructor understands the vocal mechanism and can use this knowledge to bring out the best in their unique voice. The Swedish-Italian vocal technique is designed to balance the voice from top to bottom without obvious interruptions.
However, cigarettes are especially dangerous for aspiring singers because they literally burn the thin edges of the vocal cords, producing a harsh sound, and thus losing their overall beauty, resonance and quality. If your teacher doesn't help you with vocal function (what happens in your vocal cords), then you're not going to get anywhere. Jones, who would not only continue the work that Leona started, but would fundamentally change my approach to singing by teaching me the concepts of Swedish-Italian vocal technique. In addition to being a singing teacher, Tom is one of the 10 founding members of the Institute for Vocal Advancement and serves as the organization's chief financial officer and marketing director.
Yes, you can, but the risk of damaging the vocal cords is obviously much greater without direct professional guidance. A vocal trainer will not only help you find your own unique sound, but it will also help you understand the mechanics behind the voice. As IVA certified instructors, Laura and I are trained in vocal technique and we know how to achieve balance in your voice, as well as help with performance and style training. If you're putting time and money into your voice, then you want maximum value for it, not only financially but also vocally.
Founded in 1997 by maestro Robert Nance, Heartland Sings creates a variety of vocal music productions and educational outreach programs. A good singing teacher, using a solid technique or vocal pedagogy, will be able to show you how to sing in all parts of your voice with an even and connected tone, not just with the voice of your head or chest. A good singing teacher should be able to demonstrate a balanced vocal technique and then give you the tools you need to find it in your own voice. Keep in mind that any adjustment in vocal technique is most effective when you apply it every time you sing: on the radio, in the shower, in the choir class, and anywhere in between.
In 1999, after years of striving to find a vocal coach who could help me develop a solid and healthy vocal technique, I met and began studying voice with the late vocal teacher Leona Mathews.
