What a fun group here in Portland! (There's me in black in the middle!) Tonight's workhop for the P'nai Or Choir was really exciting, and attended by about 24 eager participants. We worked on several of the foundational concepts of The Integrated Voice method; active/conscious breathing; 'the pyramid'; opening the vowels; linking words and proper voice placement.
Everybody liked the concept of the 'pyramid', as it helped them think 'down and wide' rather than high and pinched on their octave jumps and ascending lines. It's really an effective concept, as it helps open up the voice and take mental control of that fear of 'high notes'. Singing is 90% mental, so when you take charge of the mind you free the voice to soar as it was meant to.
I really appreciate the warm welcome I received here in Portland, and thank Bruce Morris for inviting me, and Eric, the P'nai Or Choir's illustrious leader!
