Tag: Jess Baldwin

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Artist Development, Pedagogy

Good Artistry Doesn’t Require “Good” Vocal Technique // Jess Baldwin

Often, I see us voice teachers describing a good artist as someone who exists at the intersection of good vocal technique and good expression/storytelling/etc. I have absolutely been on this thought train in the past, but I’m seriously questioning it. Here’s why: I work with a lot of voice teachers who are exploring popular musics in their own voices. A common fear most of them … Continue reading Good Artistry Doesn’t Require “Good” Vocal Technique // Jess Baldwin

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Artist Development, Finding Songs, Individual Style, Private Studio Teaching, Songwriting

Developing Vocal Style // Jess Baldwin

As Kelly mentioned in last week’s post, it’s important to sound like YOU when singing in your own style. But what if you don’t know what your style is yet? How do you start to develop it? Your style can be influenced consciously as well as subconsciously. Subconscious style influences can include the music your family listens to, the music at your place of worship, … Continue reading Developing Vocal Style // Jess Baldwin

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