American Academy of Teachers of Singing
The statement on Coaching the Classical Singer generated a session at the NATS National Conference in Salt Lake City, July 2010. A vocal coach serves three main functions, to support the singer in the necessary collaboration indicated by the vocal repertoire’s instrumental demands, to bring linguistic expertise to singer’s of various cultural-ethnic backgrounds, and to […]
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The strong musical foundation that comes with thorough training in musicianship, music theory, and piano is of utmost importance for the young singer. Singers often come to music study much later than their instrumental colleagues, for whom basic musicianship training occurs at an early age. These skills can be introduced in singing lessons, by singing
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Successful teaching and learning require an appropriate match between a student’s needs and a teacher’s expertise. Expertise with style, languages, and voice development as well as personality are among factors for consideration as the student looks for a good match in a teacher. Information is presented on The Nature of Voice Study, Some Factors to
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