THE MIX!
This is a highly confusing topic - what is "the mix" and
how do we find it?
On this course you learn more than 20 different mixes
- how to create different mixes in your voice, the
three different places where you can change the mix,
what mixes with what, and what happens when you get
higher (or lower). And the most important question of
all on mixes, what's the MIX based on (what's the
defining factor)?
GEAR CHANGES
Everyone has gear changes (the passaggio, the register
shift, the crossover point).
How many gear changes you have and where they are
depends on how and what you sing. Discover different solutions
for different musical styles. "Find them, Feature, them,
Conceal them"
MIDDLE REGISTER
What is it, where is it, and how do you control it? Does
it even exist? Get some answers to the issue that has
befuddled singers and teachers alike (and consider the
idea that there might be two entirely different middle
registers...)
VOWELS AND CONSONANTS
You don't normally just sing "Ah".
Singing is about the balance between sound, words and
emotions. Different style, different balance. Discover
how different musical styles tackle this balance -
opera, musical theatre, pop, jazz, folk etc etc
WHO'S THE SONG FOR?
Is it for you to enjoy or for the listener to experience
(they both have their place).
Practise listener-focussed singing, discover the purpose
of your songs, and identify the message you're
delivering.
AND THE BESPOKE BIT!
There's a lot more happening on this course, but we
can't tell you what it is because we're going to create
it specifically for you after you arrive.
We are able to offer this unique "bespoke" section
because we're only accepting 8 people, and we've set
aside time to work with you on your specific problems.
We have more than 40 years of problem solving and
knowledge at our fingertips, and we'll both be on hand
to clarify your own vocal practice, and answer your
burning questions.
BOOK NOW, BEFORE ALL THE PLACES
GO!
We'll be starting on Friday evening at 5.30pm, and
finishing on Sunday at 5.00pm. The ADVANCED
Retreat will take place at our home in Presteigne, so
there should be no interruptions and no "family
challenges", just peace, focus and good food.
The cost for the ADVANCED Retreat is £447.00 which
includes refreshments, and lunch on Saturday and Sunday.
We can send you details of travel and accommodation, we
can meet certain trains at Leominster, and parking
spaces are available if you want to drive.
If you'd like to join us on October 29th to 31st 2010,
click on this link and book straight away -
we have 8 places in
total available and there are only
2
left.
Book
the ADVANCED Retreat Now!
The
ADVANCED Retreat takes place in our home in Presteigne on the Welsh border (see the pictures to the right).
Presteigne was recently voted one of the top ten small towns for
quality of life in the UK by the Daily Telegraph. Our tranquil
garden has a river running through it, and our quiet house gives
exactly the right atmosphere for concentrated learning and
relaxation. We use local produce including organic food hand picked
for us from the farm three miles away, and low-food-miles produce
wherever we can.