Tuesday, March 18, 2008 '
The Truths about singing part 2
The second Biggest lie about singing is that You will need special instruction to learn how to breathe correctly for singing.
Truth - You were born breathing correctly. You've continued to breathe. You breathe in, and speak on a regular basis. YOU KNOW HOW TO BREATHE ALREADY!
When I was starting out learning how to sing, I was always told that I was breathing wrongly. I used to be a runner and so I was used to breathing through my lungs, which is really high up and totally opposite from breathing as a singer. I was always very confused and the harder I tried, the more frustrated I got. But Breathing is actually very natural and simple!!
If you feel you are breathing ineffectively for singing, find a baby and watch them breathe. They are doing it just like it needs to be done for singing.
In fact, I can tell you how to check yourself, right now. Find a comfy spot on the carpet and lie down with your back against the floor. Now, just breathe normally in a relaxed manner. Feel your stomach with your hand as you breathe.
Do you feel how your abdomen rises and falls with each breath? That's what it is designed to do.
Now, do some singers breathe poorly for singing? Yes! But it's not because they've missed out on any special instructions. It's because they are trying some strange thing or maybe they are getting nervous and trying TOO HARD. Or, they are thinking more about breathing than about singing!
If you can get your mind off of breathing and get back to singing, you will find that your breath will regulate itself.
The only thing I say is this: If you notice that you are holding your stomach in while breathing, just let it hang out. If your chest is rising when you breath in, then you're holding your stomach in (probably for appearance sake).
So stop doing that and you've got your breathing back to "baby normal."
That's all you really need to know about breathing.
Much of classical training in the area of breathing is built on the strange assumption that your breath should regulate your tone production. But everything in our experience tells us that we allow our tone production to regulate our breath!
If that paragraph is confusing, it's not worth laboring over.
Just remember that if you are making your vocal cords come together and produce a pleasing tone, your lungs and "diaphragm" will deliver just the right amount of air! Work on the tone, the breath will take care of itself.
If you are interested to find out more details on breathing and singing more effectively, do attend one of our Free vocal workshop, From KTV to MTV, on the 22nd March or 5th April, 4pm - 6pm. You'll get a free vocal recording in our recording studio! Don't miss this!!
Next time, I'll post about the big lie that is commonly voiced about "falsetto". (That's the mushy tone people flip into when they reach their break.)posted at 10:45 PM
Truth - You were born breathing correctly. You've continued to breathe. You breathe in, and speak on a regular basis. YOU KNOW HOW TO BREATHE ALREADY!
When I was starting out learning how to sing, I was always told that I was breathing wrongly. I used to be a runner and so I was used to breathing through my lungs, which is really high up and totally opposite from breathing as a singer. I was always very confused and the harder I tried, the more frustrated I got. But Breathing is actually very natural and simple!!
If you feel you are breathing ineffectively for singing, find a baby and watch them breathe. They are doing it just like it needs to be done for singing.
In fact, I can tell you how to check yourself, right now. Find a comfy spot on the carpet and lie down with your back against the floor. Now, just breathe normally in a relaxed manner. Feel your stomach with your hand as you breathe.
Do you feel how your abdomen rises and falls with each breath? That's what it is designed to do.
Now, do some singers breathe poorly for singing? Yes! But it's not because they've missed out on any special instructions. It's because they are trying some strange thing or maybe they are getting nervous and trying TOO HARD. Or, they are thinking more about breathing than about singing!
If you can get your mind off of breathing and get back to singing, you will find that your breath will regulate itself.
The only thing I say is this: If you notice that you are holding your stomach in while breathing, just let it hang out. If your chest is rising when you breath in, then you're holding your stomach in (probably for appearance sake).
So stop doing that and you've got your breathing back to "baby normal."
That's all you really need to know about breathing.
Much of classical training in the area of breathing is built on the strange assumption that your breath should regulate your tone production. But everything in our experience tells us that we allow our tone production to regulate our breath!
If that paragraph is confusing, it's not worth laboring over.
Just remember that if you are making your vocal cords come together and produce a pleasing tone, your lungs and "diaphragm" will deliver just the right amount of air! Work on the tone, the breath will take care of itself.
If you are interested to find out more details on breathing and singing more effectively, do attend one of our Free vocal workshop, From KTV to MTV, on the 22nd March or 5th April, 4pm - 6pm. You'll get a free vocal recording in our recording studio! Don't miss this!!
Next time, I'll post about the big lie that is commonly voiced about "falsetto". (That's the mushy tone people flip into when they reach their break.)posted at 10:45 PM
Monday, March 17, 2008 '
Free Vocal Workshop!!
posted at 8:42 AMSunday, March 16, 2008 '
The Truths about singing!!
I'll like to share with you some basic truths about singing that will probably help you with You will need special instruction to learn how to breathe correctly for singing.
Truth - You were born breathing correctly. You've continued to breathe. You breathe in, and speak on a regular basis. YOU KNOW HOW TO BREATHE ALREADY!
If you feel you are breathing ineffectively for singing, find a baby and watch them breathe. They are doing it just like it needs to be done for singing.
In fact, I can tell you how to check yourself, right now. Find a comfy spot on the carpet and lie down with your back against the floor.
Now, just breathe normally in a relaxed manner. Feel your stomach with your hand as you breathe.
Do you feel how your abdomen rises and falls with each breath? That's what it is designed to do.
Now, do some singers breathe poorly for singing? Yes! But it's not because they've missed out on any special instructions. It's because they are trying some strange thing or maybe they are getting nervous and trying TOO HARD. Or, they are thinking more about breathing than about singing!
If you can get your mind off of breathing and get back to singing, you will find that your breath will regulate itself.
The only thing I say is this: If you notice that you are holding your stomach in while breathing, just let it hang out. If your chest is rising when you breath in, then you're holding your stomach in (probably for appearance sake).
So stop doing that and you've got your breathing back to "baby normal."
That's all you really need to know about breathing.
Much of classical training in the area of breathing is built on the strange assumption that your breath should regulate your tone production. But everything in our experience tells us that we allow our tone production to regulate our breath!
If that paragraph is confusing, it's not worth laboring over.
Just remember that if you are making your vocal cords come together and produce a pleasing tone, your lungs and "diaphragm" will deliver just the right amount of air! Work on the tone, the breath will take care of itself.
Next time, I'll talk about the big lie that is commonly voiced about "falsetto". (That's the mushy tone people flip into when they reach their break.)
Do come down this sat for a Free Vocal Workshop, From KTV to MTV, where Jae will be sharing more vocal tips and exercises. It'll be an entertaining and educational time where you'll be able to find out more truths about singing.
The exciting Finale of the workshop is where you'll get a chance to record your favorite pop song in our Professional Recording studio! Its Free entry so do sign up and book your place now!
Email garageupdate@gmail.com or sms 91995238 to book your place now. We'll confirm your place by returning your call withing the day!posted at 8:53 PM
Truth - You were born breathing correctly. You've continued to breathe. You breathe in, and speak on a regular basis. YOU KNOW HOW TO BREATHE ALREADY!
If you feel you are breathing ineffectively for singing, find a baby and watch them breathe. They are doing it just like it needs to be done for singing.
In fact, I can tell you how to check yourself, right now. Find a comfy spot on the carpet and lie down with your back against the floor.
Now, just breathe normally in a relaxed manner. Feel your stomach with your hand as you breathe.
Do you feel how your abdomen rises and falls with each breath? That's what it is designed to do.
Now, do some singers breathe poorly for singing? Yes! But it's not because they've missed out on any special instructions. It's because they are trying some strange thing or maybe they are getting nervous and trying TOO HARD. Or, they are thinking more about breathing than about singing!
If you can get your mind off of breathing and get back to singing, you will find that your breath will regulate itself.
The only thing I say is this: If you notice that you are holding your stomach in while breathing, just let it hang out. If your chest is rising when you breath in, then you're holding your stomach in (probably for appearance sake).
So stop doing that and you've got your breathing back to "baby normal."
That's all you really need to know about breathing.
Much of classical training in the area of breathing is built on the strange assumption that your breath should regulate your tone production. But everything in our experience tells us that we allow our tone production to regulate our breath!
If that paragraph is confusing, it's not worth laboring over.
Just remember that if you are making your vocal cords come together and produce a pleasing tone, your lungs and "diaphragm" will deliver just the right amount of air! Work on the tone, the breath will take care of itself.
Next time, I'll talk about the big lie that is commonly voiced about "falsetto". (That's the mushy tone people flip into when they reach their break.)
Do come down this sat for a Free Vocal Workshop, From KTV to MTV, where Jae will be sharing more vocal tips and exercises. It'll be an entertaining and educational time where you'll be able to find out more truths about singing.
The exciting Finale of the workshop is where you'll get a chance to record your favorite pop song in our Professional Recording studio! Its Free entry so do sign up and book your place now!
Email garageupdate@gmail.com or sms 91995238 to book your place now. We'll confirm your place by returning your call withing the day!posted at 8:53 PM
Saturday, March 15, 2008 '
Free Vocal Workshop
posted at 6:30 AM