I completely agree with Lisa's opinion of studio
classes. I am a vocal performance major and every
Tuesday afternoon, we either have a voice department
recital, which is somewhat formal and is performance
oriented, and people take turns singing for their
fellow voice majors and alternating Tuesdays, we have
studio class where you can perform for fellow studio
members. In our studio class, you can get up and show
a work in progress and have others opinions on what
was good and bad and the stress level is pretty low
because you are singing for people that are your
friends and who encourage you. I encourage you to
push for studio classes. They can be a wonderful
chance to hear a variety of repertoire and a place to
experiment with what you have been learning in a low
stress situation.
Good Luck
Trevor
--- "Lisa M. Nuske" <earthbounddiva@w...>
wrote:
> Hi Lisa,
> I think freeing the body is good - I use Yoga, I
> also understand the
> Alexander Technique is quite useful for some people.
> But, I'm not sure
> that's the real cause of your current issues.
>
> When we learn new techniques, it takes some time
> before they can become
> solidified in a performance venue. Subconsciously,
> many of us tend to
> revert back to what we know has worked in the past
> to get through these
> experiences, and that overshadows the new things we
> have learned. It then,
> consciously makes us nervous - and can cause more
> tension - and it is
> vicious cycle.
>
> For me, what has worked to help overcome this is to
> get as much performance
> experience as possible. Even having some of your
> friends come to a voice
> lesson can change the focus of that lesson to be
> more performance oriented.
> I also strongly believe in studio lessons to help
> with this. If you don't
> already, perhaps you could encourage your teacher to
> start having a studio
> class once a month or every other week where you and
> your classmates have a
> place to perform what you've learned. It can be an
> excellent way to work on
> some of the things you've mentioned.
>
> Otherwise or in addition, maybe performing once a
> month for nursing homes in
> your area can give you the platform you need.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Lisa M. Nuske
> Dramatic Soprano and Voice Teacher
> Appleton, WI
> http://home.att.net/~earthbounddiva
>
> You are the music while the music lasts.
> ~ T. S. Eliot ~
>
>
>
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