To: vocalist
Subject: Re: List of Greatest Voice Teachers
Date sent: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 16:50:33 GMT
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>The first teacher should be able to instil the joy of music-making without
>over-emphasising technique.(obviously correct technique is important, but
>secondary if it kills enjoyment, especially when dealing with young
>children)
>The second teacher should be more picky and finally the last needs to
>expect total technical committment from the pupil.

Because I started individual singing lessons at a late age (48), I have
tried to use three types of teacher, concurrently, to learn quicker. The
first teacher, for an hour a week. She deals with timing, vocalising,
breathing, and interpretation issues, but lets me choose my own repertoire
now. She also lets me tape record lessons, so I can use them to practice.
My second teacher, is at a college evening class, for 3 hours a week, (where
we do 1 hour long warm ups!), and intersperse with individual masterclass
type coaching. I also do one week a year at Summer School, a masterclass
course with John Huw-Davies.

Q) Does anyone else do this? I'd be interested to know.


Julian Lovegrove (Tenor)
Maidstone Kent
England

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