Summary: It takes a specific set of skills to succeed as a performing artist. It take maturity and discipline. Many talented singers never make it because they lack one of those two things. And many singers who you would never think could make it succeed through hard work. Talent isn't everything. Brown gives a list of attributes of successful singers compiled by Joseph Lippman. It includes: Vocal ability, technique, gumption, interpretive ability, musicianship and musicality, physical appearance, stage personality, people skills, basic repertoire, dependability, experience, passion, physical and emotional health, good management and publicity, and timing. Singers also need to learn how to audition. The best attitude is to show your love for singing with confidence and share the meaning of your music with the audience without worrying about outcome. Never take music into an audition that you don't want to sing. Training is never finished, keep seeking ways to improve.
Key concepts: Of all the hopeful students who study the voice, only those with discipline, maturity, and a voice will make it.
Making Connections: I like Oren Brown. He's very gentle, but very practical too. It's true that the majority of those who study voice will not have a successful career in singing. And that's OK! The way I see it, I love the path I'm on right now. And if I stop loving what I'm doing, then I change direction. And that's OK too. Oren's tips for auditions and his list of skills were really helpful.
No comments:
Post a Comment