• Tutorials

    for classical vocal technique

SEASON 1

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Support

In this episode, I explain what the ‘breath support’ or ‘l’appoggio’ is all about and how to use it correctly.
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Palate

In this episode, I explain what the ‘soft palate’ is all about and how to use it correctly when singing.

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Singing on the breath

In this episode, I explain what ‘singing on the breath’ means and how to achieve it.

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Height and register

In this video, I explain how to reach high notes effortlessly – yes, it is possible! – to what extent certain registers play an important role in this and how to train the voice so that it sings higher registers practically ‘by itself’. Furthermore, how this automatically achieves a so-called ‘layer equalisation’, also known as ‘register equalisation’.

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Mask and singer formant

Relaxed and without pressure, even with a “small” voice, “getting over the orchestra”? Yes, you can!
In the fifth episode of Singing Secrets “Mask and singer formant”, I explain what the expression “singing in the mask” is all about, what the singer formant is and how you can train your voice for “punch”.

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Vowel equalization

Every singer probably has a vowel that is not so easy to integrate – in classical music it is often the “a” – or has a vowel that “sits” particularly well. How do you make sure that everyone sings equally well and you don’t have to worry about a single “outlier” and still sing intelligibly? In the sixth episode of Singing Secrets “Vowel Equalization” I explain exactly that to you!

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Consonants and text comprehensibility

Consonants – especially in German – are perceived by many singers as disruptive to the line and sometimes even exhausting for the voice. But it doesn’t have to be that way!
On the contrary, consonants, when used correctly, help to keep the throat loose and relaxed.
In the seventh and final episode of this season of Singing Secrets “Consonants”, I explain how to achieve this!

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SEASON 2

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Consonants intensiv

Watch this video for more tips and tricks on the topic of consonants. I will also show you how you can fake and learn a ‘tongue R’ with simple means. Click on episode 7 of the first season ‘Consonants and text comprehensibility’.

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First aid for vocal overload

This video is about vocal hygiene and rebuilding after a long break. You will also find out how you can use the ‘chewing mumbling exercise’ to get to grips with problems, such as being out of tune or overloading.

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To mark

In this video I explain how to ‘mark’ correctly and in a way that protects your voice.

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Passaggio

In this video you will learn tips and tricks on the subject of passaggio and how to train your voice so that you no longer have to stress about it.

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Own sound & Messa di voce

In this video I explain how you can find, develop and strengthen your own sound, what ‘Messa di voce’ is all about and how to cultivate it.

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Belting

In this video I show you the differences and similarities between classical vocal technique and belting technique and give you a mini-excursion on how a classical singer can create a musical sound with a few technical adjustments.

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Learning complicated repertoire

In this video, I’ll show you a few tricks on how to learn complicated or contemporary pieces efficiently and sustainably while gaining a high level of confidence.

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