claudia, what an awesome song, and what a freeing realization in the midst of a deeply overwhelming place. I just found your technique videos and then found this - wishing you a peaceful recovery!
Very useful and neat, thanks Claudia! I'm a massagist and also investigate on voice matters. I'd like to add the digitopuncture technique for the tongue, which consists on pressing, at first gently on different parts of the tongue. You can try it with the thumb from below and the index from above, like pinching something. I believe the tongue acts really like a sort of spounge and helps to "wring" it
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS. Ive been looking and looking for a good video on breathing whilst singing and most coaches seem to ramble on and dont even show the proper posture or technique
Thank god for this video. No one ever talks about the exhale.. its just lwtting go and singing on the relaxed pressure going out. And the inhale should be free from muscles stopping it from fully extending!
@@Allmenshouldrespectallwomen If there is something I was doing other than talking to the camera I honestly have no idea what that would be. I also have no idea why your reaction to this video is to comment on what I'm wearing. I could have made this video in a bear suit or a Disney princess costume and the content would be the same.
@@Allmenshouldrespectallwomen It's on brand for me to encourage people to dress any way they feel comfortable. I don't see any advantage to dressing more "modestly" if it feels less authentic to you. I made this video during the pandemic lockdown. I don't think many of us gave much thought to what we were wearing back then. I did comb my hair before I went on camera. but I was just dressing for comfort. This is just for context. But generally speaking, unless I am playing a sort of "role" in my videos, I just dress the way I normally dress in them.
@@sophiahernando2303 I think the answer depends on whether they look like they're having a good time and really expressing themselves when they do it. If they are giving effective, meaningful performances, then the answer is, they still make it sound classical because that is how they like to express themselves. If they look/sound awkward and uncomfortable, it's probably because they are trying to imitate a style that doesn't feel organic to them (yet), so they keep reverting back to what feels comfortable and organic (classical vocal production). You know, when I have a student with a background in classical music, who wants to learn how to sing in contemporary styles, the hard part usually isn't the technique. It's helping them really give themselves permission to sing in a style other than classical, because at first it will probably feel "wrong" to them. As well as uncomfortable, because they probably spent years learning to sing opera as well as they do, and they will feel like a bit of a beginner all over again when they start exploring a new style. But if they can get past that, not only will they have a great time singing contemporary music, but it will probably also help their opera singing in a variety of ways.
I experience discomfort while speaking, especially with words that include the 'd', 'th', 't' sound, as the tip of tongue hurts. I feel like my tongue apply high force than required. Could you suggest some exercises to correct this problem?
I wonder whether you might have a short tongue frenulum. This would limit range of motion for your tongue and make you have to work harder for the tip to reach the dental ridge for the consonant sounds you cite. There is a surgery available to address this, but you would want to research and consider carefully before doing it, and be prepared to carefully retrain your tongue and other articulators afterwards. med.stanford.edu/newborns/professional-education/frenotomy.html
I've been traveling and haven't been able to respond to your posts. It's a relief to hear your voice! You sound wonderful! Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery!
How awful for you that you have to go through so many medical procedures. As a fellow singer who had to go through chemo therapy at a young age (25-26) I can relate and this really hit home for me. All I can tell you is that rebuilding your voice along with your body is a huge adventure and after years of recovery my voice is better than ever before. Also I've found that your understanding of music deepens with experience so going through something like that ultimately helps to make you a better musician. Stay strong and good luck with your treatment!
Glad you enjoyed it! I love the Power Station version, but after they set that poor girl's hair on fire I think it was appropriate to let Debbie Harry have the last word!
I wish I could reach through that screen and give you a hug!!! Your awesome, you opened your heart and soul to us and it will many others who are going through their own valley. So glad to hear you have a great medical team and family surrounding you as you heal. Sending you love and prayers. Your a brave woman ❤️
Opera singers, those worth their salt, have very little time for exercising like most folk. Between traveling from country to country, rehearsing, and keeping the voice in shape, jogging around the block is not top of the list. The fact that female opera singers find the time to have kids is utterly remarkable. I couldn’t care less what a singer looks like, but if it is affecting their singing, whether fat, thin, or in between, I’m going to make a fuss for sure.
It is really counterproductive that we have so little support for either exercise or rest during many productions. It really doesn't help us to sing better, to be deprived of relaxation and the time to attend to our fitness and nutrition in whatever way works best for us.
Hi Claudia. I wish you all the best. Such a wonderful lovely lady. I’ve marvelled at your wonderful insights. I hope you are ok. Sending you much love. X
How kind and brave that you have shared what is going on with you. Your authenticity is shining through in a whole new way, and it's lovely to experience. Wishing you well and sending you healing thoughts.
I experienced this exact phenomenon during my own cancer journey. I learned piano because my voice was just not working at all and it kept me sane as I was undergoing treatment and recovery. Thank you for sharing your bravery and vulnerability with us! It is such a gift and will be an inspiration to future cancer survivors!
Dear Claudia, thank you for sharing this video with us here! I admire people who are so courageous, strong and open. I wish you all the best on your journey of defeating the disease!
