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For both boys and girls, basic musicianship should begin as soon as possible. A stringed instrument such as violin, viola or cello is good to learn. It gives the youngster a feeling of long, continuous, bowed lines, and a

Yes, especially when learning something new. In rehearsals, all wise singers save their voices – not in the sense that you only have just so much to give, but to keep your voice relaxed during a potentially stressful situation.

You should practice as much as you perform, even more. They are not the same thing. Performance is the culmination of your vocal conditioning to meet the artistic demands you place on your voice for the purpose of communicating

Mezzo forte (medium loud) at the loudest. However, you must never forget why you practice exercises. You do so to set up the correct balance between your exhaled air and your vocal cords, allowing you to sing at a

You should avoid any material that puts a great demand on your voice from a dynamics standpoint. Select songs that are more melodic, not those that need “punch” or require a “dramatic” dynamic level. As I’ve said already, singing

Vocal technique! Just vocal technique! Teachers shouldn’t substitute the peripheral aspects of style interpretation for basic vocal technique. It’s a totally different thing. Most pop singing has one thing in common: it’s on a conversational level. Opera and other