BWW Blog: Bob Marks - Building Your Book of Audition Songs
Even when an audition provides specific music to be prepared, you might be asked to 'bring your book.
Even when an audition provides specific music to be prepared, you might be asked to 'bring your book.
In one of the first festivals of its kind, a panel of Broadway Producers and Emmy winning writers has compiled its final list of performances for the upcoming New York New Works Theatre Festival (August 29th - October 5).
The same principles that lead to sound vocal hygiene also promote a clear mind, better energy, and enhanced overall quality of life.
As one of the pianists for the original Broadway production of Annie, many of my voice teacher colleagues were horrified at the thought of little girls being asked to belt out songs such as 'Tomorrow' and 'Hard Knock Life.
As one of the pianists for the original Broadway production of Annie, many of my voice teacher colleagues were horrified at the thought of little girls being asked to belt out songs such as "Tomorrow" and "Hard Knock Life.
If you have ever attended a classical voice recital, you probably saw an elegantly dressed performer situated near the crook of a grand piano for the duration of the performance.
If you want to see a group of voice teachers and voice scientists turn from a generally gregarious and collegial group into an angry mob, ask them to strictly define vocal registers, or the "gears" of the voice that are responsible for different types of sounds.
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When you consider how many hundreds of small muscular contractions are involved, the fact that most people can instinctively use their breathing muscles, vocal folds, and filters for speaking is pretty remarkable.
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There are some conflicting opinions among singing teachers about how much you really need to know about the biological mechanics of making sound.
A lot of people seem to believe that the ability to sing well is somehow inborn, and that singers fall into two camps: those with talent, who practically come out of the womb singing beautifully, and those who are tone-deaf (suffering from the medical condition dysmelodia), and shouldn't bother tryi
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Although every teacher is slightly different, any good teacher structures the first lesson around the needs of their clients.
In order to grow as a singer, you need to know what you know, and know what you don't know.
Noted vocal coach Bob Marks specializes in helping singers showcase their talents to their best possible advantage.
A standout showstopper from STARMITES at 54 Below!
A memorable romantic moment from STARMITES at 54 Below!
A sexy showstopper from STARMITES at 54 Below!
54 Below just presented STARMITES: IN CONCERT, a one-of-a-kind tribute to one of the most brave, boisterous, brazen, raucous and just plain far-out theatre experiences of the 1980s.