Hi Jeff! In October, 2024, I'm celebrating two years since I started practicing with you on a daily basis. In these two years, I missed just a few days, mostly due to some sort of physical impossibility having come down with a flu or something. Even though I still feel far from the singer I'd like to be, there has been some clear improvement, and I owe this to you. I've always struggled to like my voice (I think I'm a bass/Baritone,) but now, having lost my fear of the second passagio, I'm beginning to come to terms with it. I'll sure keep practicing! Thx a lot for what you've been doing for us!
Thanks, your videos and explanations are so clear, and help understand the depth of vocal technique. At the same time, I think it would be super beneficial to have a video where you expand on the technicalities of the transition point in the passaggio access point. Whereas scales are very helpful, tips on how to modify the vocal tract, maintain an elevated soft palate, keep the openness of the throat and laryngeal tilt, could be super beneficial to execute the ranges correctly. I believe most amateur singers struggle with the break with disconnection, risen larynx, fall of soft palate, etc. For example, your appoggio videos take great care of the breathing technique. A technical video explaining how to control those "vocal tract" misalignments and mouth shape would be of amazing help. Thanks!
Thank you, Jeff, even if you have been singing for a long time this video is helpful, because you made a comment about approaching a new or more challenging song with old habits and even old singing techniques which may not be appropriate for the piece, the outcome could be mediocre or poorly performed. Can you think about a video addressing this? Thank You Jeff.🙏
This "belly breathing" is a big no no here in Italy. Great advice that of studying the song. What I usually do when I see the original singer has a top notch technique, is singing along imitaring the technique, not the style. And fist do warmups! Vowel alignment and appoggio oracirce with warmups are a must for me at keast before I even think about practicing a song!.
Hi Jeff, just wondering if there’s anywhere you have a more detailed description on this method to learn songs. I’ve never gone through such a process before and I think it could possibly be really beneficial to try out. Thank you so much
I've gone through that process in parts in a few videos - probably the most succinct summary is a short that I just did! ua-cam.com/users/shortslFFbrezRIPc?feature=share
This is a wonderfully comprehensive video I will be revisiting a few times. I’d like to ask, do you have any input on how daily use of our voice and breath (which we are usually using to speak, not sing) might affect or support our singing voice? I know that the tone I prefer to find in my voice as an alto is really different than my speaking voice. I don’t want to be thinking about my voice all the time but I’m wondering if any additional vocal awareness throughout the day is advisable for singers? (I sing a few times a week, for example). Daily practice! I did get that part! 😄
The day to day usage of one's voice can be challenging. Speaking to friends or co-workers, talking on the phone, or talking online tend to fatigue our vocal folds and have a detrimental effect. I try to limit my speaking time per day, but I realize that's not for everyone. I'm sorry to say there's no substitute for being aware of how much you're using your voice, and being conscious of it if it begins to compromise your singing voice.
Brilliantly answered, thank you Jeff!
Your a star
Thank your your hard work and professionalism
Have a good day Jeff
Hi Jeff! In October, 2024, I'm celebrating two years since I started practicing with you on a daily basis. In these two years, I missed just a few days, mostly due to some sort of physical impossibility having come down with a flu or something. Even though I still feel far from the singer I'd like to be, there has been some clear improvement, and I owe this to you. I've always struggled to like my voice (I think I'm a bass/Baritone,) but now, having lost my fear of the second passagio, I'm beginning to come to terms with it. I'll sure keep practicing! Thx a lot for what you've been doing for us!
Congrats Jeff your work is like gold for progressive singing skills. Your delivery is personable and always generous in spirit.. thank you
Thank you so much! I appreciate it!
Hi Jeff hope you’re doing good! Have a wonderful weekend
Likewise! Have a good one jerseyloveosteph!!!
Thanks, your videos and explanations are so clear, and help understand the depth of vocal technique.
At the same time, I think it would be super beneficial to have a video where you expand on the technicalities of the transition point in the passaggio access point. Whereas scales are very helpful, tips on how to modify the vocal tract, maintain an elevated soft palate, keep the openness of the throat and laryngeal tilt, could be super beneficial to execute the ranges correctly. I believe most amateur singers struggle with the break with disconnection, risen larynx, fall of soft palate, etc. For example, your appoggio videos take great care of the breathing technique. A technical video explaining how to control those "vocal tract" misalignments and mouth shape would be of amazing help.
Thanks!
Thanks so much for the detailed and thoughtful feedback - I really appreciate it!
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Thank you, Jeff, even if you have been singing for a long time this video is helpful, because you made a comment about approaching a new or more challenging song with old habits and even old singing techniques which may not be appropriate for the piece, the outcome could be mediocre or poorly performed. Can you think about a video addressing this? Thank You Jeff.🙏
Yes! I will happily do something like that!
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This "belly breathing" is a big no no here in Italy. Great advice that of studying the song. What I usually do when I see the original singer has a top notch technique, is singing along imitaring the technique, not the style. And fist do warmups! Vowel alignment and appoggio oracirce with warmups are a must for me at keast before I even think about practicing a song!.
Hi Jeff, just wondering if there’s anywhere you have a more detailed description on this method to learn songs. I’ve never gone through such a process before and I think it could possibly be really beneficial to try out. Thank you so much
Awesome vid as always Jeff thank you so much
I've gone through that process in parts in a few videos - probably the most succinct summary is a short that I just did!
ua-cam.com/users/shortslFFbrezRIPc?feature=share
This is a wonderfully comprehensive video I will be revisiting a few times.
I’d like to ask, do you have any input on how daily use of our voice and breath (which we are usually using to speak, not sing) might affect or support our singing voice?
I know that the tone I prefer to find in my voice as an alto is really different than my speaking voice. I don’t want to be thinking about my voice all the time but I’m wondering if any additional vocal awareness throughout the day is advisable for singers? (I sing a few times a week, for example). Daily practice! I did get that part! 😄
The day to day usage of one's voice can be challenging. Speaking to friends or co-workers, talking on the phone, or talking online tend to fatigue our vocal folds and have a detrimental effect. I try to limit my speaking time per day, but I realize that's not for everyone. I'm sorry to say there's no substitute for being aware of how much you're using your voice, and being conscious of it if it begins to compromise your singing voice.