I had the immense privilege of judging the majority of the Musical Theatre competition at the CS Vocal Competition in Chicago. I heard so many impressive voices in both the
Known for its history of manufacturing, sports teams, and being home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Ohio, the country’s 34th largest state, also offers an array of operatic experiences.
Even three years out of school, I still get that “first day” feeling the moment this time of year rolls around. There’s something about the crisp air, fresh lineup of planners at Barnes & Noble, and the quiet hum of people easing back into their routines that makes me feel like we are collectively turning a page into a new chapter.
When I wrote about confidence versus self-worth in Part 1, I thought I was closing a thought, but in the weeks since, I’ve found myself returning repeatedly to the concept of worth: observing how it shows up in my conversations with producers, creatives, actors and ultimately in my own day-to-day life as well.
With Sharon, I have explored the joys of collaboration far greater than with any other colleague. Performing together for almost 10 years, I have commissioned songs, and she has written for and dedicated songs to me. What a gift!
Dr. Jahn answers questions about throat health and the voice.
Dr. Jahn answers readers’ questions about mucus, phlegm, and throat clearing.
Have you ever experienced an off day with your voice, with no explanation you can think of? You’re not alone. Most singers face this predicament multiple times in their career. I, for one, experience this more frequently than I would care to admit. Our voices are part of our bodies, and our bodies are constantly adapting according to our circumstances and current state of being.
Edwards has returned to his previous work for revisions and additions, all of which appear in the new So You Want to Sing Rock. In the interview below, Edwards outlines what readers can expect from the new volume and explains some of the impetus behind the changes and inclusions.
Across all fields—whether you are a performer, a speaker, an athlete, or a leader—the most magnetic individuals have one thing in common: they are fully here. Presence is the invisible force behind true impact.
If you run the tip of your tongue from the back of the top teeth backward along the roof of your mouth, you will feel a solid, bony ridged arch which is the hard palate, perhaps a small bump near the middle end of the hard palate called the torus palatinus, and then a squishy section that ends with the uvula which is the soft palate.
As applied voice teachers continue efforts to diversify the vocal canon and highlight underrepresented composers, one significant name still often overlooked is Isabella Colbran (1785–1845).
