Emily F. masterclass 10/29

Emily F. masterclass 10/29:
Emily Cottam: I noticed that your intonation was pretty closely related to the breath energy. When you got to the ends of phrases and were maybe running out of air was when the pitch dipped. Also, I wonder if having a more consistent airflow would help with getting more consonants out. The dynamic was really piano, but you could have given even more volume throughout. Maybe you could try singing the whole song fortissimo to see what the body feels like and transfer that feeling to singing the song piano? Just an idea. When Cindy asked you to sing with more hope, the audience was invited in, and you seemed more open and available. It was great! And then, when you practiced singing with your mouth more open (by the way, it didn't look obnoxiously open as it might have felt to you--it seemed fine) it was improved even more. I really enjoyed seeing the changes in you today. Good work!
Hannah Lovato: It looks like you really have a picture in your mind about this song. Your expression makes you fun to watch--thank you! Something interesting I noticed today about you is that your body is loose and relaxed, but the tension you have is in your jaw and lips. I wonder how it would feel to let your body be more stable and strong and let your lips be floppy? You also have a tendency to "direct" the music with your body--when the melody ascends, your shoulders go up and in, and when the line descends, your body kind of collapses. When Cindy had you notice how you felt for your favorite part and apply it to your least favorite part, it improved. Your "ah" vowel sounds really nicely balanced.
Caitlin Craig: Your German sounded great. When I heard you sing the first time through, the song almost sounded too high for you, but I think it was just a lack of connection in your body. I thought maybe speaking the lyrics would be helpful. Your improvement when Cindy worked with you was significant! The flagpole idea for keeping the larynx low seemed to be really beneficial to you. You may not have felt the change too much, but I could definitely hear a big change in your sound. It was fuller, less airy, with more ring and depth. Good job.