“For singers, voice care is a 24/7 operation.” The Musician’s Way, p. 277 Although everyone benefits from maintaining vocal health, singers need to be extra vigilant to keep their voices in top condition. Even so, when a singer’s voice doesn’t feel right,...
“The vocal folds need to be lubricated with a thin layer of mucus in order to vibrate efficiently. The best lubrication can be achieved by drinking plenty of water.” -Texas Voice Center The Musician’s Way, p. 270 The human voice is perhaps the most sublime of...
“Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” –Miles Davis, trumpeter and composer* Miles Davis poetically captures the essence of artistic musicianship. How do we attain such comprehensive fluency? General and Specialized Expertise Basically, we become capable...
“I ignored all my body’s warning signals in the name of ‘dedication’ to what I was doing. I had absolutely no idea that this little problem would in fact threaten my career.” –Christine Harrison, violinist The Musician’s Way, p. 238 We may not like to admit it, but we...
Have you ever experienced pain or discomfort as a result of your music making? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Musicians and Injuries As I describe in The Musician’s Way, musicians frequently incur injuries, particularly to hands, limbs, backs, necks, vocal...
