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Date sent: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 21:42:47 EST
Subject: Re: Vocalist Topics 'bad habits'
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In a message dated 01/27/2000 7:24:29 PM Central Standard Time,
RALUCOB-at-aol.com writes:

<< i strongly agree. we shouldn't let our young singers pick up the bad
habits
of a charlotte church. it would be much better if they picked up the bad
habits of older, more washed-up singers. perhaps a local voice teacher could
show them the 'errors of the way' [sic]. >>

That's rather harsh. Charlotte Church, while blessed with a wonderful basic
instrument, has some serious potential problems developing, including major
jaw and tongue tension. Do you think that pointing out these problems to our
students represents some kind of sour grapes on the part of a teacher, and is
not instead a way of recognizing both the talent and the flaws of an artist
in a responsible manner? And what, to you, is a more "washed-up" singer?
Someone at the peak of his/her career instead of at the beginning? Someone
who is using their voice in a correct, vocally healthy way that will
guarantee their career longevity if not worldwide fame? Perhaps a post with
less sarcasm and more specific constructive advice might not elicit this kind
of a response...


Chris Thomas
Mezzo-Soprano
Wauwatosa, WI

"I love to sing-a, about the moon-a and the June-a and the spring-a"