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Do singers need imitation skills for greater employability? // Jo Sear

Imitation is Necessary I’m going to make a slightly contentious suggestion: That encouraging PM singers to ‘break down’ the sonic components of other singers’ voices – even to try and imitate them – should be a core and necessary part of their training.  This is a potentially controversial statement because the music industry thrives on the recognisability and timbral individuality of their artists. Indeed, the … Continue reading Do singers need imitation skills for greater employability? // Jo Sear

Five Lessons Voice Teachers Can Take From the Last Decade of Popular Music // Kate Paradise

Belmont University Commercial Voice Professor Kate Paradise gives us an overview of some important developments in music over the last decade. Continue reading Five Lessons Voice Teachers Can Take From the Last Decade of Popular Music // Kate Paradise