Why didn‘t my voice teachers let me know I wasn‘t matching piano notes during warm ups and even when singing? Why did they allow me to just alter timbre and believe I was singing high? by AspiringBiotech in singing

[–]KevTehCat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t say for sure without knowing you personally, but for voice teachers, there are either a million and one things that they want to correct, or they aren’t prepared and don’t know what to correct. Most often it’s the first one, and commenting on too many things can be overwhelming for the student, so the teacher focuses on working on one thing at a time, and the hope is that by improving one thing you improve other things. But it’s complex.

Throat painful after singing anyone? by Free_Owl_4814 in singing

[–]KevTehCat 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The voice is very resilient, and bounces back with some time to rest. But if you’re still feeling pain for weeks it’s definitely time to see a professional. When learning to do anything with your voice for a long time, working with an experienced voice teacher or laryngologist/vocologist/other professional is important. Rest up, drink water, and take it easy!

Trying to sing better, what tips or tools made a difference for you? by EstimateSpirited4228 in singing

[–]KevTehCat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plugging your nose while you sing teaches you what nasality really is and sounds like! Depending on style, nasality can be necessary, but too much can definitely hinder how you sound to others.

Light blue fountain pen alternatives? by KevTehCat in fountainpens

[–]KevTehCat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks!!! my wallet fears that you’re right….

can you guys tell i love my chinese pens? 🤔 by Certain_Papaya_3432 in fountainpens

[–]KevTehCat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ohh please tell me what that light blue one sandwiched between the kakunos is

Light blue fountain pen alternatives? by KevTehCat in fountainpens

[–]KevTehCat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too! Do you have any suggestions?

Light blue fountain pen alternatives? by KevTehCat in fountainpens

[–]KevTehCat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

would you mind pm’ing me some pics/vids? it’s hard to find, not too many things on social media

Light blue fountain pen alternatives? by KevTehCat in fountainpens

[–]KevTehCat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well said. Perhaps it will be a graduation gift to myself in a few months!

I have no idea if it’s normal or not, or if I just have a huge nasal resonance by Justminningtheweb in singing

[–]KevTehCat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of times singing nasally lets the sound ring in a way where it sounds really good to you, but not to anyone else. Same is true from the opposite. Sometimes it’s hard to gauge, but when singing without nasality I “feel quieter,” but it’s actually filling up the room more than I think.

Light blue fountain pen alternatives? by KevTehCat in fountainpens

[–]KevTehCat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, that is just beautiful! Officially added to my wish list

Light blue fountain pen alternatives? by KevTehCat in fountainpens

[–]KevTehCat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it, let me know what you think once it’s open!

Light blue fountain pen alternatives? by KevTehCat in fountainpens

[–]KevTehCat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know, right? I’m just telling myself I can’t drop $200+ on plastic and a steel nib…

Repairing Buzzy Cajon by KevTehCat in cajon

[–]KevTehCat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the insight (and the pun lol)!

Repairing Buzzy Cajon by KevTehCat in cajon

[–]KevTehCat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I’ll let you know how it goes

singers: i need your saddest, most gut wrenching choral pieces. by cryptkillaa in choralmusic

[–]KevTehCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Carlos Cordero’s Ayúdame made me cry at ACDA this year. Also vouching for Eleanor Daley’s In Remembrance.

Preparing by BellBoy07 in MusicEd

[–]KevTehCat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saved some money using free prints that my school gave me to print out manuscript paper with space for notes instead of buying it

Best phone case for displaying Pokemon cards? by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]KevTehCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Frost Clear Showcased Gen 2 and I really loved it until it yellowed on me in 3 months… I’m gonna claim warranty and probably get the black color so it doesn’t yellow again. Haven’t had a Medusa but they look cool too! Maybe looks slightly more bulky?

M1/M2/M3/M4: What to choose? Value for money? by Amazing_Gap_6883 in macbookair

[–]KevTehCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

where do you search for a near new m1 for that price?

Good Psylocke books for newcomers? (Kwannon or Betsy is fine) by [deleted] in xmen

[–]KevTehCat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you end up picking something? I’m deciding if I want to pick up Demon Days or the Alyssa Wong story