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January 16, 2012
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Ep. 62 Lip Trill Warmup

In this episode, Sara answers a student’s question about lip trills/lip rolls, and shows you how you how to execute the exercise as a warmup. Sing along!

April 27, 2011
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Ep. 59 Tension In The Jaw.

In this episode, Sara answers a user question on tension in the jaw. Apologies that the video is kind of dark.

Just an addendum to the video to avoid misundertanding, when I saw said “tension in the jaw”, I obviously don’t mean tension in the bone, or mandible, but in fact tension in the masseter muscle. This is the muscle that clenches the jaw, and when it is too tense, can cause TMJ or make it difficult to open and close the jaw freely.

Enjoy, and give some comment love to Otis!

April 12, 2011
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Ep. 58 The Proper Standing Position For Singing.

In episode 58, Sara answers a user question on the proper position for singing. Make sure that you stand with your feet apart (about hip or shoulder width), knees unlocked, and your weight should be evenly distributed (don’t sit or lean against a wall). Lift your head slightly, as if you are hanging by a string. This will put your shoulders, chest, and lower back in the proper position. Enjoy, and practice!

March 9, 2011
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Ep. 57 What creates vibrato?

In this episode, Sara answer’s a viewer’s question about how vibrato is created. For this episode, we’ve consulted Dr. James Burns, a Doctor of Otolaryngology and a laryngeal surgeon at Massachusetts General’s Center for Laryngeal Surgery and Voice Rehabilitation in Boston, MA. For more information on Dr. Burns, visit http://www2.massgeneral.org/voicecenter/staff/burns.htm .

March 7, 2011
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Ep. 56 Beginning Vocal Health; Not Straining…

In episode 56, Sara discusses beginning vocal health. Very often today’s singers emulate what they hear on the radio, and this causes many young singers to try to sing high in their chest or lower register, without developing their higher, or head register. Watch this episode to learn how NOT to strain your voice.

March 2, 2011
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Ep. 55 Riffs/Runs/Melismas/Licks – An exercise.

Hey singers!

The idea for episode 55 came to me in the shower, actually. I don’t usually actually sing in the shower, which is funny, because I think it’s where I sang the most as a kid. But I was trying to brainstorm my students’ questions on how to get better at singing riffs/runs/melismas/licks. And it came to me. Why not just make up a lick and use it as an etude, or exercise? Perfect. Watch this video and sing not only this exercise, but you can make any lick you’re working on into an exercise of your own. Just remember to slow it down before you can speed it up.

Enjoy!

Sar

November 27, 2010
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Ep. 47 Dealing with Hard-To-Work-With Musicians

In this episode, Sara invites a student to share her troubles with dealing with tough-to-work-with band members and musicians. Sara talks about how to deal with musicians who have a poor attitude, aren’t nice, etc.

November 24, 2010
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Ep. 46 Thinking In Intervals In a Vocal Group

Is this episode, Sara invites on Elliot, a student, whose 4-part a capella vocal group is having trouble staying in tune when their songs modulate (change keys). Anyone who sings in a choir or vocal group should find this episode helpful.

November 22, 2010
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Ep. 45 Tips on Being a Bandleader

In this episode, Sara brings on a student as a guest. Sophia is having difficulties getting everyone in her band on the same page, and looks to Sara for some advice.