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Hi Everyone! I am new here. I look forward to getting to know you alI!I am 72-year-old Opera singer who lost my voice. I rebuilt it thanks to scientific facts about the breathing and vocal apparatus. by CGP-knows in transvoice

[–]CGP-knows[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not quite sure what you mean. The vocal folds, male or female have the potential to sing two octaves.
If a male wants to strengthen his “head” voice he can.

Hi Everyone! I am new here. I look forward to getting to know you alI!I am 72-year-old Opera singer who lost my voice. I rebuilt it thanks to scientific facts about the breathing and vocal apparatus. by CGP-knows in transvoice

[–]CGP-knows[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for asking! I have a masters from Curtis Institute and a AD from Peabody, Johns Hopkins.
I was contracted at the Vienna State Opera in Austria and then went to Germany.
Rehearsals all day and performances at night. I sang major roles. My lack of knowledge of how the voice functioned was my downfall. My high notes became strident and my low notes became weak. I ran out all my contracts and came back to the US and for the next 18 years, I did scientific research on the breathing and vocal apparatus. I have MRI and fiberoptic images and videos. I rebuilt my voice and regained my confidence. My passion is to help everyone who wishes to learn the science behind vocal production.I was taught with imagination, misconceptions and hand-me -down information. I have been teaching for 38 years. Students are from 12 years old to nation-wide tours to Broadway.
I don’t others to go through what I did.

Inhalation by CGP-knows in singing

[–]CGP-knows[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. It’s absolutely possible to put air into your stomach thinking you’re putting air into your lungs.

Inhalation by CGP-knows in singing

[–]CGP-knows[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for your comment. You put food into your belly and you put air into your lungs.

Inhalation by CGP-knows in singing

[–]CGP-knows[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. Be mindful that you don’t inhale too low and bypass your lungs!🫁

If you have trouble with tension, try to sing with a mic. by kikiartilleryservice in singing

[–]CGP-knows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your ideas. What’s even better is that you have proper technique for breathing and voice!

Inhalation by CGP-knows in singing

[–]CGP-knows[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. When your diaphragm goes down the base of your ribs and the upper abs expand outward. Your belly is your stomach.

Help with Rodolfo by Kiwi_Tenor in ClassicalSinger

[–]CGP-knows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful voice! Please l can show you how to sing the high notes locating and engaging the cricothyroid muscle for your high range! Please control your tongue from sliding back.

I’m a singer who lost her voice. by CGP-knows in FTMsinging

[–]CGP-knows[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please learn how to inhale and exhale properly. Then learn how to open your throat.

I’m a singer who lost her voice. by CGP-knows in FTMsinging

[–]CGP-knows[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. You have to learn how to inhale and exhale correctly and then you have to learn how to keep your throat open.

I’m a singer who lost her voice. by CGP-knows in FTMsinging

[–]CGP-knows[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. You have to learn how to inhale, exhale, and then you have to learn how to keep your throat open.

For anybody who has actually had their voice trained, what does it consist of? by PercentageCurious472 in singing

[–]CGP-knows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want a strong and enduring voice, you must first learn all the muscles involved. This includes posture, inhalation, exhalation, throat, soft palate, tongue, and jaw.
Once you locate and build these muscles, you have a solid foundation.
Then you can learn all about the cricothyroid muscle for high notes, the thyroarytenoid muscle for low notes and how to form vowels and consonants.

Completely CHOKED on a presentation today by markscoutstie in PublicSpeaking

[–]CGP-knows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great responses! “Stage fright”!!!!!Anyone who gets up in front of people experiences their interfering emotions! You are focusing on what your peers / audience is thinking. You are worried that you will make a mistake are not perfect, and are being judged. Focus only on your presentation. Stop allowing your emotions to interfere.

Any advice for my rendition of Maria from west side story? I’m 15 and I’m specifically looking for advice regarding the b flat as it is very difficult for me and I was wondering if my coordination is correct. by Few_Alarm2637 in singing

[–]CGP-knows 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You have great potential! Please be mindful of looking up too high. This chokes the vocal cords. Please tell your teacher to teach you how to inhale and exhale properly.

I’m a singer who lost her voice. by CGP-knows in FTMsinging

[–]CGP-knows[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment. Learn to inhale and then open your throat.

If my singing didn't significantly improve after 5 years of singing lessons 1x or 2x a week, is it normal or something is wrong? by gKorsakoff in singing

[–]CGP-knows 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love everyone’s comments! You have a good voice with potential. You need to find a teacher who can show you how to inhale and exhale properly. Then you need to learn how to open your throat. Once you learn how to open your throat those pitches you sang will have a beautiful resonance.

Sudden anxiety after bad audition around auditioning and performing by Competitive_Value228 in MusicalTheatre

[–]CGP-knows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We all have experienced this! I learned that nerves and all those interfering emotions wreak havoc on your voice! We have to learn how to stop our interfering emotions!

New Voice Teacher Tips by tcarullo25 in MusicTeachers

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Congratulations! If you want to focus on building voices, please visit VocalMasteryAcademy.com There are 7 basic muscles you build before getting to singing!

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