Emily Cottam (Myself)
Reiterate the feeling of continuous breath (like a ball rolling) and letting the mouth be open. Don’t sing sad songs sad--sing as if you’re hopeful of leaving the sadness.
My breath sort of died at end of phrases. My vowels could’ve been a little purer.
Hannah Lovato
Breathing is like a balloon. Timbre is bright and shimmery. Intonation on some of the high notes seemed a little unsure. Diction could use a little more iteration... it was a little mushy as times. Expression seemed a little worried on sections. I like the consistency of the tone--high notes were lovely!
MC: When analyzing, think of what happened rather than what you did at your favorite and least favorite parts. Can it please flowing, high, linear? Ask your body to do it, don’t tell it how to do it. Think and let. Think and let. “Please like that, dammit.” Insist on more of the good in your own practice like you are in your lesson.
Caitlyn Craig
Breathing is occasionally jumpy. Timbre is breathy and shimmery. Intonation was good. Diction was a little mushy--I think the consonants could’ve used a little more attention. Expression seemed a little stiff. Even though you had a few memory slips, I liked that you remained calm and fun to watch.
MC: Sing the piece in [a]. Think down when singing--your larynx tends to go up. (This made the sound so much clearer, less breathy, and much easier!) Be very demanding. Keep the head up. [a] is a good vowel to help you spot the places where you constrict/keep space. You’re singing [a] with soft shapes around it. Keep open throat and lower the “basement.”
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