Difference

There are three things that distinguish a Singing Athlete:

1. They put equal emphasis on all body systems

If you’re a singer, knowing about your vocal folds (cords) is important. But if you want to make dramatic improvements, you have to consider other body systems as well:

  • Do you keep your tongue in the right place at rest?
  • Are you swallowing correctly?
  • Is there a deficit in facial sensation that is holding you back?
  • How does your visual focus affect your voice?

2. They know that the brain is in charge

The nervous system is the fastest system in the body. So if you want to make quick improvements in your voice, it makes sense to know how the brain works:

  • Are you doing the right drills to calm and focus yourself before performance?
  • Is there an area of your brain that is being under-utilized? Or over-utilized?
  • Do you know how to train neural areas that integrates emotion and technique?
  • Do you need more sensory or motor (movement) drills to sing your best?

2. They realize that big things come from small things

If you want to make sure your technique is working for you, you need a coach who will catch the little things that you probably aren’t noticing. And then you need your coach to tell you how to fix these habits, so they don’t become bigger problems down the line:

  • Have you noticed tension around your eyes or faster blinking when you approach a challenging phrase?
  • Have you had your senses (smell, hearing, taste, vision, touch, balance) tested in relationship to your voice?
  • Do you know what it means when your hands get tense? Or why you shift your weight?
  • Is there an old injury or scar that you’ve been ignoring that might unlock something new for you?

All this (and much more) are part of the training you will receive as a Singing Athlete. Apply to study with me here.