Voice Work

After 2 years of Betty trying to communicate to me that the voice has to come from a relaxed throat, i finally figured out exactly what she was saying. Found online vocal coach at TheSingingZone.com (Per Bristow) and the focus of this program just resonated with me. First lesson and i finally know how to be conscious of my throat muscles and tounge placement. My voice has been hoarse/raspy and at about 60% in terms of ability to hold a pure note for about 6 weeks. Rest, water, sleep, cayenne pepper,etc all tried to no avail. Extremely concerned before last nights gig because it was my first real gig outside of grapes. Voice came thru at about 75 % of where i'd like to be, and finished night able to do Styx & jackson 5. Didn't fully realize however the benefits of the exercises all week until i woke up today, and could actually talk without any raspy noise, and had my falsetto back at about 80%. First time i've been able to do that after a 4hour nonbreak gig. Encouraged, and ready for lesson two

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