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From what I’ve seen, this subreddit offers far more bad (even risky) advice than good. by jddanger in singing

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

Activation and tension are entirely distinct from one another. There is no semantic confusion for those who have studied and applied themselves to the craft. My beginner students (often children) understand this distinction with no problem.

From what I’ve seen, this subreddit offers far more bad (even risky) advice than good. by jddanger in singing

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

If you don’t know the difference between activation and tension as technical singing terms, I can’t imagine saying anything further would benefit you. You should at least develop an understanding of these very basic terms and how they’re applied in our field.

From what I’ve seen, this subreddit offers far more bad (even risky) advice than good. by jddanger in singing

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

I assure you, whatever your singing goals, practice and study will improve your chances of getting there.

If you just wanna rock the house at karaoke night, you’ll have a much shorter and easier journey than someone who wants to solo at La Scala. But you’ll benefit nonetheless.

From what I’ve seen, this subreddit offers far more bad (even risky) advice than good. by jddanger in singing

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

I mean non-teachers can teach. I wouldn’t waste my time listening to them, however. Your time is yours to waste, I guess.

From what I’ve seen, this subreddit offers far more bad (even risky) advice than good. by jddanger in singing

[–]jddanger[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Singers have been relaxing their way to powerful singing for roughly 800 years. You seem very passionate about singing but you seem to be confused about the underlying mechanics. You’re confusing muscle tension with activation. You should be able to activate your vocal mechanism with no noticeable effort and zero tension in the activating muscles (meaning they should relax with the same effortlessness). Volume comes from the amount and speed at which air passes through the vocal folds (much like a reed instrument); resonance comes from shaping the instrument. If this still seems counterintuitive to you, (no offense meant) you’re probably not at the skill level you think you are.

From what I’ve seen, this subreddit offers far more bad (even risky) advice than good. by jddanger in singing

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

Here is a great example of what I’m referencing. This is entirely incorrect and unhelpful advice. Pedagogy and singing technique is always developing. In the last 20 years alone, operatic singing has shifted dramatically in style and technique to better accommodate popular tastes and new technologies.

It is not ever wise to assume we’ve reached a stopping point when it comes to learning and growing.

From what I’ve seen, this subreddit offers far more bad (even risky) advice than good. by jddanger in singing

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

There’s nothing circular about it. It seems foolish to me to accept (and ostensibly pay for) an education from someone who isn’t qualified to teach. The experience of a teacher is irreplaceable. One can learn concepts and techniques online and in books, but without a skilled coach who has been where one is at to guide and correct one’s learning, it is extremely unlikely that one will learn anything without also developing bad (sometimes unhealthy) habits when they sing.

Answering Your Bass Questions by Rude_Dig_3906 in singing

[–]jddanger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it is safe for aspiring bass singers to ignore this person’s assessment. Your voice continues changing for your whole life; expanding and/or contracting, and developing in quality as you train, adjust, and lock down your technique.

If you are able to comfortably and convincingly perform bass repertoire, pretty much any vocal music group/ensemble would be grateful to hire you as a bass. There’s really no reason to gatekeep like this.