VOCAL STUDIO

“Teaching singing is much more than just teaching ‘a voice’. Singing is the voice of the soul, and the spirit of the person must reflect through their singing.” - Alan Lindquest

What a wonderful description of singing and teaching singing! Music, like all works of art, is genuine and live. Our responsibility as performers and singers is to allow the true energy of music to flow through us to our audience, enhancing their artistic experiences and their lives.

How can that be done without a foundation of technique? Simply said, it cannot, at least, not well. No matter what style of singing, a solid technique is essential. Singing meaningfully and expressively is much like building a beautiful house: you need a solid foundation, whether you’re building a ranch home, a Victorian replica, or a geodesic dome.

How do we merge the creative and the technical? We must teach and develop our artistry, not just the voice. Our desire to sing and to create inspires our technique, which in turn creates physical sensations; those physical sensations become our road map for singing. When the road map is clear, we achieve that wonderful state of vocalizing freely, which reduces our fear of failing and allows us to develop healthy, strong “vocal-esteem”. That solid “vocal esteem” enables us to attain our highest artistic potential.

To schedule a voice lesson, you may contact Nancy at nancyc@operamail.com or 907-276-4821