Emily F. VRH 10/24

Emily F. VRH 10/24: I will use "SSS" for simply speaking simply, and "FFA" for free-flowing air (or future farmers of America).
Elizabeth Tait: Needs more FFA. I noticed tension in neck, particularly, and I think that more "sigh" could help with that. It seemed that the singing was really "managed" at the beginning, but improved throughout. 
Ben Shaw: Even though you have a darker sound, I think you actually need more FFA. The sound seemed kind of pushed, and the idea of having floppy vocal folds might help with a more graceful release of air. 
Kaylee Ann Simmons: More SSS. The voice seems retracted, or turned inward. I think the "Mom!" exercise would be beneficial (speaking with projection).
Amanda Skousen: More SSS. There's quite a big difference in speech and singing, and an even bigger difference when you sing higher notes--it loses line. I think the speech would help with connection throughout the whole range. 
Laura Wride: More FFA. Sound is fairly well-connected, but is a little pushed. Needs more "sigh", freedom, and spin. 
Emily Cottam: More SSS. It's getting better, but still needs more "Mom!" quality. More projection and line both seem like they'd be beneficial.
Brad Summers #1: Employed good SSS. Needs more FFA to access good spin and ring, and to help relax face and jaw.
Brad Summers #2: More FFA to help with graceful release of air. There was a lot of holding air and pushing out extra air at the ends of phrases. 
Bric Slade: More FFA. I think those releasing exercises would give more spin to the sound and relieve some shoulder tension.
Luke Shepherd: More SSS. I think the idea of vowel refinement would be helpful. There is nothing bad about the sound of your vowels! But the visual that Cindy put up about where the space is (vs. where the tongue is) for each vowel seemed like it would help you with more space on all of your vowels, and add depth to your sound. 
Jaron Putnam: You have a really nice balance, but since I have to pick one, it would have to be more FFA. I think the spin of air could help with some jaw and tongue tension. 
Caitlin Craig #1: More SSS, to connect line throughout the text.
Caitlin Craig #2: Middle range is well-balanced, but high voice seems more disconnected, so I'd say more SSS to connect throughout range. 
Taylee Beckstead: Quite well-balanced, I thought, but I chose SSS, to get more connection between lower and higher notes.
Sam Meredith: More SSS to connect between  singing and speaking voice. I'd particularly focus on vowel refinement and what your tongue is doing.