In a message dated 8/3/2001 3:51:28 PM Pacific Daylight Time, w.ritzerfeld@c... writes: w.ritzerfeld@c... writes:
> Otherwise the differences between pop and classical singing > are huge IMO (see my answer to Tina in this thread) and I find > SLS's 'one size fits all' claim slightly misleading. > >
Wim, There are some technical things that I don't agree with in your posts regarding your understanding of the physiology involved in chest, mix, head, falsetto voice etc. In large part, Lloyd's recent response to this thread would be concurrent with what my understanding is.
As far as SLS and "one size fits all".......all I can say is that the proof is in the pudding. SLS students have been signed to major record labels, are leads/singers in many on and off Broadway productions and have sung in nearly all the major opera houses in Europe.....something must be working.
Having said that........I believe that voice physiology and pedagogical knowledge is available to anyone. No one teacher, method, technique etc., has the absolute truth on the matter. However, once in awhile, out of the masses of singers and teachers, rise those that are extraordinarily gifted in their ability to understand the voice and in their ability to extend and apply that understanding to their students. These ones are called mentors, pedagogues.......and I believe that Seth's work will be included as one of the significant contributions to the vocal health of singers in the 20th century. IMHO.
Best to you, Mary Beth Felker Seth Riggs Associate
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