Summary: Singing requires thinking. At the base of the brain connected to the spinal chord is the medulla oblongata which assists in singing, among other important things. A neuron is the functional unit of the nervous system. It sends and receives messages from other neurons via axons and dendrites. Conditioned reflex is when you have done an action enough times you no longer have to consciously think about it. This is the level of activity we are striving to bring about in our singing. The Vagus nerve, also known as the laryngeal nerve originates at the medulla oblongata and extends down to the larynx, heart and chest. Damage to this nerve can effect singing. There are many other nerves that effect singing. Old singing habits that are imbedded in neural pathways can make singing easier or harder. We must learn to keep out of our own way and allow our bodies to direct us.
Key Concept: Our minds and nervous systems are very powerful. All we need to do is think the action and get out of our own way.
Connections: I am beginning to better detect when I am getting in the way of my learning. This applies to singing as well as everything else I'm doing. When I just direct my body and get our of the way I'm always surprised to see how much my body already knows.
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