Music Industry Forum – David Shulman 10-29-2012
Registered Physical Therapist David Shulman visits Music Industry Forum class to discuss injuries that musicians encounter and ways to prevent and manage them.
A Master Class in Opera with The Met’s Stephen Brown – Full Session
Stephen Brown, Company Manager of New Yorks Metropolitan Opera gives a master class in opera and singing to a group of students at Loyola University, New Orleans. After giving some insights into the challenges of teaching and judging students of voice, he assesses the work of four students and gives feedback on their performances. Among the topics he addresses are: stagecraft and acting, breath control, focus and projection, and the importance of context to a successful performance.
A Master Class in Opera with The Met’s Stephen Brown – Breath Control, Dynamics, and Air Column Support
Stephen Brown of the Metropolitan Opera begins his assessment of four voice students at Loyola University, New Orleans with a clinic in breath control, dynamics, and air column support.
A Master Class in Opera with The Met’s Stephen Brown – Dynamics, Posture, and Breath Placement
Stephen Brown of the Metropolitan Opera continues his assessment of four voice students at Loyola University, New Orleans with a discussion of dynamics, posture and breath placement prompted by a performance of Der Lindenbaum from Schuberts Winterreise cycle.
A Master Class in Opera with The Met’s Stephen Brown – Breathing and Phrasing as Dramatic Devices
Stephen Brown of the Metropolitan Opera continues his assessment of four voice students at Loyola University, New Orleans with a deconstruction of the arts of breathing and phrasing as dramatic devices.
Learning the Circular Breathing Technique
Kirk Whalum is a Grammy nominated jazz saxophonist and has worked with a long list of musical greats. In this clip, Kirk speaks about the circular breathing techniques implemented by many woodwind players.
Breathing
Sarah Jane McMahon, an opera singer, discusses the importance of breathing for vocalists. She believes good breathing involves a deep, full, low breath. She also talks about various breathing techniques and the ones she finds most important.
Teaching Breathing
Philip Frohnmayer talks about methods he uses to teach singing to his voice students.
Singing and Athleticism
Philip Frohnmayer talks about how singing and athleticism are interrelated.
Information in Voice Lessons
Philip Frohnmayer talks about what he teaches to a student while they are studying with him.
