Articulation and Artistry
Vocal technique is an essential aspect of singing that allows performers to express emotions and nuances with precision and clarity. Singers use a variety of…
Category: Voice
IVTOM’s Main Topic is Voice.
Happy Little EES
Hello IVTOM Teachers! Here is a quick tip for you. If you attended my master class on September 14, you got a taste of what I will be talking…
Ask Dean: Muscle Tension Dysphonia
In this latest edition of ASK DEAN, Becky Gilhespie asked a question about vocal strain. QUESTION: Occasionally I come across a student whose voice opens…
Ask Dean: The Larynx-Tongue Paradox
An IVTOM member asked the question: “When my students are learning to lower the larynx, most default to pushing the larynx down with the base…
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: I’m sure many of you are familiar with this children’s story, but have you ever used it in a voice…
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
Helping your students progress is systematic. Enjoy the process and help your students succeed! Progressive Overload and Singing In the weightlifting world there is a…
Have You Hit the High Notes?
by Kate Downey and Billy DiCrosta Kate Downey reminds fellow teachers of the importance in keeping up with their vocal range daily, not only for…
Anxiety: from the Brain to the Larynx and Back
by Aleksandra Sieja In this teaching tip, Aleksandra tackles an important emotion that can often cause serious internal conflict: Anxiety. How does it affect the voice?…
3 Different Ways of “Covering”
For ages, we have known that we need “covering” to negotiate the passaggi. Here are 3 ways to do it (and hopefully achieving the same…
Teaching Without Words
by Ellie Seligmann When you think about it, teaching singing is a pretty crazy superpower. If it were not enough that we are teaching singers…
