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Don't Tap Your Feet!

3/29/2017

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If you join our chorale, one of the first things you may hear from Wayne is, “Don't tap your feet!” He'll also say, don't shake your head, don't wiggle your butt, don't drum your fingers. Don't do anything to mark the rhythm of the music. That's because he doesn't want your voice to “peck, peck, peck” like a chicken, but rather “feel” the phrase you are singing.

When you know where you're going you'll be magnetized toward it. Much like driving a car. You're looking far down the road rather than at the steering wheel. Don't think about each word you're singing but rather the whole phrase and your breath will naturally be available for what you want to sing. Singing is about feeling and emoting, not making sure you perfectly hit each note. Concentrate on each note and you'll find yourself in the ditch. Feel the phrase and you'll soon be at your destination without even thinking about it.
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The Power Of The Voice

3/29/2017

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If you want to hear how one of the most recognized voice talents in the world got his start you need to listen to this! It will inspire you no matter what challenges you have to overcome. He was an extreme stutterer as a child, until he learned the power of owning the story. This illustrates what Wayne is always harping on with us, "You can't properly convey the story to the audience through singing unless you "own" it — as if you'd written the words yourself!"
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What Can You Do?

3/29/2017

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Wayne often tells us that experience is the best teacher. He can show us what we need to do but until we try it ourselves we won't really get the lesson. That's why we have workshops where we stand up and perform in front of him and our peers. But the best teaching experience by far is a live performance. We spend months rehearsing and preparing for these concerts. While the weekly group training and the practice we do on our own are important, what we learn in front of an audience is priceless. Plus, the more we perform, the more comfortable we get. 

So, like the Nike slogan says, "Just Do It!"
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