Singing is Counterintuitive
Weekly Teaching Tip – June 27, 2011 One thing that Dr. Titze said once that really clicked for me was, “One of the difficult things…
Author: Aimee Geddes
Singing Stronger
Weekly Teaching Tip 6/6/11 Question: I went to the U2 concert on Tuesday (amazing!) But I was watching him and the way he sang. It…
Looking for Studio Business advice
Mickie Vasquez is one of our fellow IVTOM teachers. She lives in Lubbock, Texas. She has taught at the South Plains College for several years…
Vocal Fatigue and Irritation Concerns
Weekly Teaching Tip – May 30, 2011 QUESTION: I have a student that is hurting her throat when she sings. She sings pretty quiet, so…
Avoiding Getting “Dried out” While singing
Weekly Teaching Tip May 23, 2011 (The following was in response to a question I received from a student that was singing at a gig…
Interview With new Student
Teaching Tip of the Week – May 9, 2011 I ask my students to record their classes filming, then to write down what was most…
Finding Head Voice
Weekly Teaching Tip – April 26, 2011 Occasionally there are students that just can’t seem to get into their head voice no matter what you…
Using French Vowels
Weekly Teaching Tip – April 11, 2011 One of the most difficult sensations for singers to feel is the feeling of a “split resonance”, or…
Using Teacher Demonstration to help the Student
Weekly Teaching Tip Apr. 3, 2011 Don’t forget the importance of teacher demonstration in helping a student. Many times it is easier for the student…
Progressing Students
Weekly Teaching Tip March 28, 2011 You would think that getting better at singing would be a gradual process where you get a little better,…
