Caitlin Craig Masterclass 10/29/13

Emily Cottam: Her breaths were fairly low and quiet.  I heard some improvement of the flutter in her vibrato, but I think that there could be even more release in the sound.  I sensed that she knew what she was singing about, but I would've liked to see even more specificity in her thought and eyes.  Cindy worked on opening her mouth and revitalizing the energy throughout the phrase.  The sound was a night and day difference when she did.  It was bigger, warmer, and freer.  I'm excited to hear what it sounds like when she implements this into all of her singing.
Hannah Lovato: This song is perfect for Hannah's voice.  The quick moving grace notes, and tempo suit her voice very well.  I could see the energy burning in her eyes.  There were some intonation problems while descending.  Timbre seemed to be in the proper placement, and I sensed a good laryngeal tug.  Cindy worked on fixing the problem spots by asking Hannah which parts were her favorite part to sing, and why.  And then she tried to find the things that made them work, and integrate them into the parts that Hannah was struggling with.  I heard an improvement in the intonation, and phrasing.

Caitlin's Take-away:

• down, down, down, down damnit! (only singing on vowel)
• jaw unhinged and articulating words with soft shape.