Look, Listen & Feel
SiNGER@LARGE
sometimes find
very difficult to
achieve as a
vocalist. We
often begin
singing because
we love certain songs or a
particular singer, and at some
point start singing along and
emulating our idols. This is
great training ground! But
what about when it comes to
finding your own style? This
search can often be daunting
and overwhelming, but The
Singer’s Instinct offers up a
small section (the smallest of
the four) covering tips meant
to help singers find their
voice. Again, it offers practical
advice and exercises, for
example: how to approach
your voice if it sounds too
nasal, assessing your voice
for your own unique qualities,
being gentle on yourself (oh
so hard for many of us!), how
to work on riffs &
embellishments, different
types of vocal effects, and
adding elements of rhythm
and intuitive phrasing to
develop your individual vocal
style. Though I would have
loved for this section to be
more expansive, it was a
smart move to keep it short
as it offers inspiration and
practicality without
overstepping the importance
objective #1: working on your
voice habit!!
!
The book’s final section, The
Impulse of Wise Practice, is
another great addition.