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The Vocal Coach - May 2003


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imageSpring is such a beautiful time. I love to see all the green once again and the flowers. When nature renews itself I feel that it is a great time for us to do the same with our Christian lives. It is also a great time to take a look at our stage presence and performance. So, with that said let's get to work.

This month we want to talk about relating to our audience. There are several ways in which we do that, the first being our facial expression. Be sincere when you sing and let your face express that sincerity. People can see right through an act. They may not know what the problem is but they can sense that something is not quit right. Make sure your heart is where it should be before you try to convince an audience. It makes the job a lot easier and effective.

Next be pleasant and smile often. A pleasant countenance says more that a million words. If people are going to have to sit and look at you for 30 to 45 minutes at least give them something pleasant to view. Look in your mirror and sing to see what your audience sees. If you see an unpleasant expression on your face practice changing it and remember what that feels like and check yourself during a concert to make sure you are wearing the right expression. It is just as important to work on this as it is correct singing.

Joy is one of the most important things that you can share with your audience. If there is joy in your heart, it will show in your eyes, your smile and your spirit. The Bible tells us that ."the joy of the Lord is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10). Joy is a very important part of our Christian walk and many do not have joy. You can not spread joy if you do not have it inside. Ask the Lord to put His joy in your heart and then give it away. You will be so glad that you did because people are drawn to a joyful person. You will find that your fan base will start to grow and with that your finances. Work on these things and watch what happens to your singing ministry. I think you will be surprised.

Until next time, keep singing His praises!

Reader Comments

love the tips that marti has i sing at home on tapes and send them to people who ask for one thx lov the news leter lost you for awhile and couldnt rember where you were thank god i got you back


Commented by On 05/03/2003
Thank you so much for these articles. I am a relatively new singer with very little experience. I struggle with singing correctly technically and you have been a very big help. I cannot afford individual voice lessons and so, again, thank you!
Shawn


Commented by On 05/13/2003
Thank u so much for the article. I sing on the road full-time but when i'm home I teach voice lessons and the article helped me a lot.


Commented by On 05/14/2003
Can you help with voice problems that recur without warning? Throat feels full of junk and voice gets raspy. Already drinking lots of water and take allergy medicine.


Commented by On 05/27/2003

Billy,
It sounds like you are already doing some of the right things with the water and medication. Try the natural tea that was in one of the first articles: 1 tablespoon of each in a cup, honey, lemon, and apple cider vinegar. Finish filling the cup with water and warm in the microwave for 90 seconds and stir. Sip it and let it run down your throat. This will help clean as well as moiten the throat. Then try "ENTERTAINER'S SECRET" throat spray to lubricate the vocal folds. This should help.


Commented by On 05/27/2003
Marti, do you have any tips for extending my bass vocal range? On certain days I can hit a low C with ease, other days it's a struggle. Is there anything I can do to make sure my best bass voice is ready when needed?


Commented by On 05/31/2003
Terry, There are many things that can cause your voice not to be up to par. Sometimes it is what you had to eat or drink or it can be medications you are taking or even not drinking enough water or lack of proper warming up of the voice. We need to talk about these things to find out what is happening to cause the problem. You can email me and maybe we can get to the bottom of what is going on.


Commented by On 05/31/2003
Interestingly, when I am slightly dehydrated, I can hit the lower notes easier. After I eat or drink, I often cannot. I am not on any medications and drink 2-3 liters of water a day.

I noticed in a prior posting that you mentioned something called "Entertainer's Secret." Maybe that would help?


Commented by On 06/01/2003
Dear Marti, I was delighted when I stumbled upon SoGospelNews and found you articles on the voice. I read them all. I have had quite a few vocal teachers in my time, I am 66. I studied two years as a music major, in voice. However, as a Tenor, I have never had anyone who could "show & tell" me why my voice would just grab me when I attemped to sing the e vowel, especially on the higher notes. All the other vowels came fairly easy, including the oo vowel. I have had people to beg me to teach them voice, but I would not because I knew I could not help anyone with this problem. Thank you for your articles. I now have a clear high c. Even though high notes are not my vocus, it is nice to know I have them in reserve. Do you offer any books to read. Hope I can meet you some day. One question, do you teach the same approach for male and female. Thanks Dean


Commented by On 07/11/2003
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