Jake Spjute Mckinney Chapter 1

What are the 3 questions that McKinney asked teachers after playing each of the samples of faulty singing? What is wrong with the sound that you are hearing? What do you think is causing it? What would you do about it if you were the teacher?
When does the diagnostic process begin? Usually right when the patient walks in the office/ starts talking to the doctor.
Define symptom. "Any sensation or change in bodily function experienced by the patient that is associated with a particular disease." In my words that would be physical changes the patient notices that are indicative of a disease or disorder.
What are the 3 basic techniques for gathering evidence? 1. Informal observation by the patient. 2. Self evaluation by the patient. 3. Systematic testing by the Doctor. 
Define diagnosis. "Thorough analysis of facts or problems in order to gain understanding and aid future planning." 
What are the 3 fundamental questions a doctor must ask about each patient he examines? 1. What are the symptoms? 2. What are the causes of these symptoms? 3. What are the possible remedies?
Upon what should the teacher’s tonal ideal be based? It should be based on the physical laws of sound and on listening to other singers, especially artists who have had good long careers with a free technique.
What are the components necessary to be able to communicate information to the student in a way that s/he will accept your analysis and want to make the desired changes? 1.Comprehensive knowledge of the vocal mechanism and how it works. 2. Ability to express yourself in a way that your student can understand. 3. Skills of a Psychologist.
“Each student is an individual and must be allowed to seek vocal truth for himself under your guidance. Resist the temptation to turn your students into vocal clones of yourself.
Why is a systemic approach to diagnosing vocal faults important? So you will be able to pick up on bad habits/technique of a student. Also it is good to keep records of each student, their errors, progress, and so forth.
Complete these quotes:
“bad sounds and incorrect pitches which are not heard on the first hearing become increasingly less likely to be heard with each subsequent hearing." 
“the longer you teach a student without correcting a particular vocal fault the more inclined you are to accept it as an inborn characteristic of that person and leave it uncorrected."
What are McKinney’s recommendations for the first hearing of a student? Let the student sing the whole song through, praise the things that you thought were good, but don't make a huge list of all the things they need to work on 
What is the teacher’s plan of action? to recognize symptoms, determine causes, and devise cures.
What are the two types of clues? audible and visible 
What does the teacher need in order to determine causes? Needs to understand the mechanisms of the voice and the physics of sound.
What does it mean to use empathy as a voice teacher? Why is this a valuable tool? to be able to try and feel what the student is experiencing through your body. Kind of like an imitation. It wil help you be able to cure their problems quicker.
How do we develop the ability to devise cures for vocal faults? we can devise cures through our own knowledge and experience, and by transferring that knowledge to the student.
Complete this quote:
“Do not begin to tolerate or accept the incorrect sound just because you have not been able to change it. Be resourceful; be creative; adapt your techniques; consult other teachers; keep searching until you find an answer."