Strengthening Vocal Cord Abduction in Female voices
Weekly Teaching Tip – Jan. 2, 2012 Question: What exercises work best to build vocal cord abduction in females who tend to have light or no cord…
Category: Voice
IVTOM’s Main Topic is Voice.
Keeping the Voice from “Wearing Out”
Weekly Teaching Tip – July 11, 2011 I have often heard singers complain that their voice is “Worn out” or “tired out”, etc. Truth be…
Teaching the pop singer who “won’t try”
I have a very talented new student who has a beautiful voice. He is one who pulls chest then flips into falsetto. I have tried…
Looking for Studio Business advice
Mickie Vasquez is one of our fellow IVTOM teachers. She lives in Lubbock, Texas. She has taught at the South Plains College for several years…
An interesting Observation on The GEE exercise
I have observed that my students that struggle with untreated reflux disease consistently have a burning sensation while doing the GEE exercise (esp with the…
Sight singing and music theory software
I’m looking for a good sight singing and music theory site for student use, ages 12 through adult. If it’s free, that’s great. If there’s…
Helping Students Choose the Right College, Conservatory, or University
Earlier this month, I attended Unified College Auditions in both New York City and Chicago, and also visited several college campuses. I’ve been a college…
Once more about „round” vowels
Round, in other words, natural vowels are for each mix teacher of the huge importance. Even a very little change in the pronunciation provokes discomfort…
Auditions: Got a Call Back! Now What?
Reality check: You will be lined up side by side with people seeking the same part. You will sing and they will sing. You will…
Free training online
I found this exercise while looking for some audition repetoire. The site was wonderful for audition material. Unfortunately they decided to offer some free vocal…
