A Soprano On Her Head: Chapter 16
Emily Cottam
Chapter Summary: “Experimenting must ultimately bring us back to singing on our feet..” It’s important to always remember that there is never a concrete “truth” when it comes to learning--we much always be willing to adapt and experiment with new techniques. Spontaneity can help us to identify our best results that were unavailable to us through old techniques because they’re solidified habits that are difficult to counteract in that familiar setting. As a student, you must always remember to practice what you learn in a lesson setting, otherwise, you remain dependent on your instructor and developing an internal model that can help you identify and fix mistakes is even more difficult. Don’t practice dependence.
Key Concepts: Always be open to new techniques, because as we grow in vocal maturity, so must our practice patterns. Don’t practice dependence--outside of lesson times, take initiative to develop your internal model and apply the things you’ve learned from your instructor without their presence.
Making Connections: This chapter was really encouraging for me, because I learned that what works one time may not work again because our voices have changed since then. It’s easy for me to forget how much I’ve learned since I first began singing because I don’t take the time to appreciate how far I’ve come. The changes are small, but in the long run has made a big difference. So when I try old techniques to get a new result, there’s a reason why they don’t work anymore. I need to always be open to new learning techniques and take on what helps, but I also have to remember that what works now won’t work forever.
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