Mid Year Performances and Performance Workshop

Posted on | June 17, 2009 | No Comments

Students are preparing well for their mid year perfromances. Kudos this week to Lauren who astounded me with the standard of work she has put into her singing in this last week. She is performing a legit music theatre piece, a jazz piece and a rock piece, all with authenticity and finesse. Great style, Lauren!

I am conducting a Performance Workshop on Saturday 11th July. This is for those students who would like to not only overcome performance anxiety, but to understand it's origins and to put in place practical solutions for this challenging issue. I have been researching the psychology of performance for the last couple of years and have put together an afternoon of information and practical application. Students will perform to each other in a small workshop environment,and leave with greater understanding of what their bodies and minds are doing when they are performing. The cost is $80 including afternon tea and materials, and the workshop runs from 1pm to 5pm. I only have four places left, so please contact me to register today.

"The voice is the only instrument that is totally dependant upon a physical and psychological unity of instrument and performer." Richard Miller.

 Richard Miller, giant among singing teachers and incredible pedagogue, passed away last month. For more information on his influence in the singing world, check out www.nats.org. For those of you who have been in my studio you will recognise the maroon book which sits on my desk or piano for at least half of most weeks – "The Structure of Singing". Miller's writings have challenged and taught me much as a teacher, especially his book "The Art Of Singing", which is a collection of his articles writing for the journal. 

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