Articles tagged "Guidance"

The Tiger Cover
10/15/2014

The Tiger

In the moment that I’m writing this article, I’m late. I should have had this piece finished weeks ago. The miniature Davids in the back of my mind have been tapping their toes and watches, but I have managed to ignore them. “Let me procrastinate in peace,” I’ve begged. Until now.

Tagged: Articles Articles On Singing Articles On Vocal Pedagogy David Mccall Goals Guidance Internal Desire Motivation Objective Passion Preparation Prerogative Procrastination Singing Articles Vocal Articles Vocal Pedagogy
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7/24/2014

Why Am I Doing This Again?

I had a one hour break in which to eat, go to the bank, respond to client emails, and be ready to start the second half of a lengthy teaching day. I raced out of the studio past the slow walkers to the bank...

Tagged: Articles Articles On Singing Articles On Vocal Pedagogy Artist Statement Auditions Being An Artist Challenges Confidence David Mccall Encouragement Facing Rejection Goals Guidance Pressure Real Goals Rejection Singing Articles Successful Auditions Vocal Articles Vocal Pedagogy
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6/24/2014

Damaged Goods: A Renewal Revival

When your voice begins to sound and feel irregular, your inner voices can be pretty disturbing. They take you down a dark and miserable emotional road of fear and self-doubt. Immediately, we go into..

Tagged: Articles Articles On Singing Articles On Vocal Pedagogy Breathy Falsetto David Mccall Falsetto Exercises Guidance Healthy Habits Jaw Laryngeal Muscles Larynx Position Lower Larynx Minor Third Exercises Neck Muscles Proper Stretching Rest Rest Singing Singing Articles Stretch In the Cords Throat Function Vocal Articles Vocal Damage Vocal Damage Vocal Exercises Vocal Folds Vocal Pedagogy Wider Larynx
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3/3/2013

A Prelude

Before I became a professional music director, I had every intention of becoming a musical theatre performer.  I studied four years at the prestigious Musical Theatre program at the University of Michigan, then, as was expected, pursued the life of an actor here in New York.  But somewhere along the way, I made a turn and didn't quite end up where I'd planned...

Tagged: Articles Articles On Singing Articles On Vocal Pedagogy Auditions Auditions Business Commercial Levels Confidence Consultant Eli Zoller Guidance Mentorship Musical Theatre Orchestrator Performance Performances Singing Articles Theatre Training Music Vocal Articles Vocal Pedagogy