by Josh Manuel | Nov 10, 2023 | Opinion
The journey of learning a musical instrument is a lifelong odyssey that offers rich rewards at every stage of life. From the blossoming imagination of a child to the evolving passions of a teenager and the reflective ambitions of an adult, the pursuit of musical...
by Josh Manuel | Nov 10, 2023 | Opinion
Ear training, also called aural skills, are often overlooked in the pursuit of vocal excellence, and is a cornerstone of a well-rounded singer’s education. To sing with precision and emotion, one must have an acute awareness of pitch, harmony, and rhythm. Ear...
by Josh Manuel | Nov 10, 2023 | Opinion
Singing warm-ups are an integral aspect of a singer’s routine, pivotal for maintaining vocal health and warding off injury. These exercises are not merely about “heating up” the muscles but also about refining and aligning the singer with optimal...
by Josh Manuel | Nov 10, 2023 | Opinion
The realm of vocalists and voice teachers is a tapestry woven with a multitude of teaching philosophies and methodologies, a fact that is as enriching as it is complex. This richness has, however, given rise to a considerable challenge: a lack of standardized...
by Josh Manuel | Jul 24, 2023 | Opinion
Music is a language, and I’m not talking about the words we use to discuss music; music itself is a language. To learn any language most effectively, five steps have to be completed in order: Listen, Imitate, Speak, Read, Write. The same is true for singing, though we...
by Josh Manuel | Jul 17, 2023 | Opinion
Everyone knows that the proper way to breathe while singing is diaphragmatic, belly breathing. Except is it really? If you are a classical singer singing opera or art songs, yeah, it really probably is. If you are singing modern musical theatre, rock, pop, folk, or...
