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Comment on The “undependability” of your singing voice. by Elise Jordan Behunin

Elise Jordan Behunin — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:14:09 +0000

I was sick for the past two weeks and now I am scrambling to prepare for juries. Thanks so much for the perspective.

Comment on Expose your voice with this sustained singing exercise!- New Video! by Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:35:01 +0000

I have a question about something I heard J-Lo say on Idol, and I wanted your opinion. After one of the contestants sang she said something like – If you can’t sing that note switch it up. You’re a professional, don’t show them your weakness. Only play to your strengths. I understand why J-Lo would say that to a contestant in a singing competition, but do you agree with her? Do you think a singer should not try singing something that stretches them? I know over the past year and a half, I’ve been working on stretching and smoothing out my break. Sometimes I’d “force myself” to sing a song in public that I didn’t actually feel 100% comfortable singing because it was outside my comfort zone. Doing it in public gave me confidence that what I was working on was working. I don’t consider myself a professional, but I don’t consider myself a student either (so maybe I’m a semi – working – professional??) I’d just like your input on this topic.

Comment on Casey Abrams has put a “spell on me”… by Mick Lynch

Mick Lynch — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:44:07 +0000

Ariella – From an old Irish musician, jazz lover and friend of Casey’s -
you are right on point with this kid – he’s a love – well rounded and brilliant -
He seems to belong to us all -
Thanks
Mick

Comment on I was so moved today… by Sandra Hammel

Sandra Hammel — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 23:56:11 +0000

Excellent . Well-said.

Comment on Singing on Pitch, you got it or you don’t????- What I’ve learned from my Group Sing classes for young children. by Tweets that mention Singing on Pitch, you got it or you don’t????- What I’ve learned from my Group Sing classes for young children. | Ariella's Vocal Notes -- Topsy.com

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Comment on Being thrown into a drum circle…”You sing Ariella”, uhhhhh….. by Barbara Logan

Barbara Logan — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:38:25 +0000

Hi Ariella, Wow. This was the first blog I received after signing up. I loved it. Thank you for sharing such a personally profound experience with us. I didn’t expect that, and I feel really encouraged by it. Indeed, in working to improve, stretching our comfort zones to include greater and greater area is just as crucial as stretching our vocal ranges. The farther out you can push those rough edges, the larger the comfortable zone inside! Thank you so much!

Comment on Being thrown into a drum circle…”You sing Ariella”, uhhhhh….. by Sandra Hammel

Sandra Hammel — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:51:16 +0000

I always appreciate your posts. I find them encouraging personally….someone who has always wanted to sing in public, but have to work through the effects of nervousness that affects my breathing. Finally at the age of 59, I started singing in public and it is getting a bit easier. Surprisingly, it isn’t age that is the hurdle, but freeing up the anxiety that rules.

Comment on What to do about your competition singers. by Is there room for more than one Soprano in the room?–not really. | Ariella's Vocal Notes

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:36:53 +0000

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Comment on Singers-Build a magic bubble, seal it tight, make sure your inside- singing can hurt the ego. by The YUCK of this singing business. | Ariella's Vocal Notes

The YUCK of this singing business. | Ariella's Vocal Notes — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:08:26 +0000

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Comment on How to prepare for an early morning sing- 15 steps. by Scarlett

Scarlett — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 04:57:43 +0000

Thankyou! This is exactly what I need. Most of my performances are between 9am and 11.30. Last week I performed at 10am and I hadn’t sung in a while, so not only had I forgotten my usual pre-singing routine but I wasn’t prepared for the early start. I was really unhappy with my performance. I’ve gotten too used to singing at 8pm-10pm in musicals…this is a fantastic help, thankyou!!!