Matt Pocock
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Matt Pocock
MemberDecember 3, 2024 at 10:19 am in reply to: Does anyone else who teaches a lot struggle from keeping their own vocal range in top shape? (Singing Teachers)Ok – that sounds like quite a lot of vocal loading: usually the part above the flip is the first to feel the strain. I’d recommend seeing a singing teacher if you can to straighten out any areas of technique. It’s always great to have a second pair of eyes on you.
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Matt Pocock
MemberDecember 3, 2024 at 10:15 am in reply to: Does anyone else who teaches a lot struggle from keeping their own vocal range in top shape? (Singing Teachers)How about the last question of mine? That’ll tell us a lot.
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Matt Pocock
MemberDecember 3, 2024 at 10:15 am in reply to: Does anyone else who teaches a lot struggle from keeping their own vocal range in top shape? (Singing Teachers)Hey Lydia – sounds like something that you definitely want to get checked out. A couple of questions:
Does it feel heavy and effortful when you sing (normally) on higher ranges?
When you say ‘high notes’, do you mean the high notes of chest voice or the area when it flips over?
Do you find making vocal fry(/creak) difficult?
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Hey Rosie,
Some students just need to speak to you beforehand to check if you’re human! It can be weird going to a new place for some people so maybe it’s just that they need some confirmation that you’re real. I’m sure it’s less about information, more about trust and warmth. I always try and speak to my students once before their first lesson, even though I feel icky on the phone too. So give them a call and see if that resolves anything.
Matt:)
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Matt Pocock
MemberNovember 29, 2024 at 9:25 pm in reply to: HELP! New student with Nodules has arrived! What to do?! (Singing Teachers)Absolutely:) If you feel comfortable, your student will feel comfortable – but the reverse is also true!