I think what you wrote was right Peggy! About 2 years ago Charlotte impressed me. Now in my 5th year of vocal study I cringe when I listen to her. Why? Because she isn't doing some of the things that I am taught by my teacher in order to "sing properly". I also just don't like the sound of her voice. When I first heard Cecelia Bartoli I didn't like the sound of her voice either. Now I listen with a different ear and am impressed at what she can do with her voice! Will this all change as I go on with my lessons? Who knows or who cares? We listen to music for enjoyment at times and we listen the music to learn at times.
Didi
>>hen I first started studying voice, and I listened to singers, I liked singing that now I find problematic. I think this was because I was comparing that singing to my own, and at first I heard something better than the sound I was making at the time.
As my technique has progressed, and I continue to listen to singers, I am more sensitive to the technical issues I am mastering. And I'm much pickier about singing that previously I thought sounded fine.
I wonder whether Andrea has already experienced a little of this herself, perhaps in relation to the singers of pop/rock/country/etc. music? If so, a few years hence, her opinion of Ms. Church's vocal techique may be different than it is today.
Peggy
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