In a message dated 10/01/2001 1:00:20 PM Central Daylight Time, Greypins@a... writes: Greypins@a... writes:
<< not really, christine. i have a problem with the 'fixed grimace' school of vocal education. not only is it ridiculous in terms of expression, it is often wrong in its thinking. >> Well, I don't think you have to have a fixed grimace. If you look goofy, you're going to sound goofy. I got that from my teacher and that's how I teach. You don't have to look weird to use your zygomatic muscles -- maybe initially you do while you're trying to get the hang of it, but not forever.
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