giving performers the edge
Share/Bookmark Our vocal cords (also know as vocal folds) are amazing. Approximately 12.5 mm to 17.5 mm (0.5″ to 0.75″) in women and 17.5 mm to 25 mm (0.75″ to 1.0″) in length in men, they are the second second fastest set of muscles to the eyelids. Petty impressive right? They can do so much for us from protecting the airway [...]
Share/BookmarkAre you interested in becoming a singing teacher? I am running a 10hr course to introduce you to the job requirements along with some basic skills and strategies to help you to get started. You will cover basic anatomy and physiology, how to assess the voice, vocal exercises to address common vocal issues, setting up [...]
Share/BookmarkHello, I must apologise for not being able to keep up with the Performer’s Edge blogs. So much to do, so little time! We were all so amazed this week to find we had come to the 10th and final class so soon. We all agreed it had been a great journey, we’d grown and [...]
Share/Bookmark Week 6 of the Performer’s Edge is all about Stage Fright, also known as Performance Anxiety. A condition that is far more common than people realise, even amongst seasoned and successful performers. This condition has even stopped some amazing singers from performing live (Barbra Streisand for instance). I can recall the first time I [...]
Share/Bookmark This week I started a singing teacher training course for singers who want to teach privately. These days singers need to be versatile and use a wide range of money earning strategies to survive. What better way to share your experience and passion than by helping someone else to sing and build confidence singing? [...]
Share/Bookmark Book your place now (£1.50 fee applies) Participants Performer+fee £19.50 Observer+fee £11.50 *Imagine being able to perform confidently in front of others. *Know where to look when you are in front of an audience *Walk off stage happy with your performance *Feel comfortable singing into a microphone If you are struggling with your performance [...]
Share/BookmarkOn the Performer’s Edge course we start off by looking into the meaning of success. I start here because often when I ask singers what their ultimate goal is with their singing I get vague or unfocused answers such as “I just want to sing” or “I want to be famous”. These statements could be [...]
Share/Bookmark This course is now Full. Let me know if you are interested in this course and I will keep you updated on future dates. Cheers Line This 10 week course starts Wed 28 Sept 7-9pm at Sing Vocal Studio (SVS) in NW3 London. Who is it for? Singer’s and performers who want to dig [...]
Share/Bookmark Hello singers, Michael Goodrich is a great vocal teacher with 20 years experience in the music industry. I’ve had a couple of super lessons with him in the past and he teaches many dynamic and top end singers. As some of you know I am getting more and more into the psychology of performance. [...]
