Nick~
Before this student came to me she never knew anything about "mask" placement...or any placement at all. I don't believe the problem is that she's attempting mask placement. Her sound is more shut off, and while it is bright, it's not bright in a healthy sense (a la Beverly Sills). Does this help you?
I think I'm basically being told on the board that I need to be more patient! :) When I originally posted, I just wanted a sense of whether I was totally missing the boat or not--I'd never had such a nasally student.
But if you have other ideas, please don't hesitate to share them.
Kristina
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