Gaye Arbuckle

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Becoming a True Artist often feels more like FORGETTING the things that we’ve learned than it feels like remembering them. Often, we are more alive and expressive when we don’t over-think our singing and we simply “forget ourselves”. Of course, it takes a lot of practice, training, and hard work to get to this place.

But, once you've arrived, difficult phrases and songs will roll right out of you without giving them a single thought. Your SOUL takes over and you become the messenger - a vessel and an open channel for your truest artistry. Don’t forget to work hard and be disciplined and thoughtful about your technique. But once the hard work is done and you are ready to perform - don’t forget to FORGET!

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Good morning singers, a good read!

“How OFTEN should I practice my singing?” This is a very common question with a simple answer: “As much as you can while still feeling INSPIRED.” For some singers, practicing the ideal 6 days per week, one hour per day, may be manageable. For others, this is too ambitious - at least at first. It’s wise to SCHEDULE your practice on a calendar. Based on your life’s commitments, choose a REALISTIC starting goal.

Try starting with something very manageable like - 4 days per week, 15 minutes per day. If this is easy to maintain for a couple weeks, then try increasing the days to 5 or the duration to 20 minutes, and so forth. Creating a practice plan that you can SUCCEED at is vital for your vocal success. Don’t be so hard on yourself that you end up not practicing at all. Start with what you can manage and build from there!

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Found this today!!! Be blessed💕

When acting a song, remember to SAY your words! This may sound silly or obvious, but try speaking the lyrics of a song you love to sing and you'll quickly notice how unnatural some of the speech patterns become. Every word is part of a sentence, even though this isn’t always obvious in the rhythms of a song. That’s why it can be easy to neglect these inflections and phrasings when we're caught up in a soaring melody or a fun groove. As you work through a new song, practice SPEAKING the lyrics.

Really make sure that the meaning of your sentence remains honest even as you return to the rhythm of the song. Follow the WORDS to your destiny of beautifully acted songs!

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Found this today......

Do you suffer from a Riff ADDICTION? Riffs are one of the singer’s best stylistic tools to heighten a melody or lyric. A well-placed Riff can bring a musical moment to an exciting peak or to a soothing resolution. Riffs also work as perfect transitions between words, musical ideas, and phrases.

As great as these things are, we’ve all heard singers rely on Riffing TOO MUCH! When this happens, the benefits of Riffing are completely lost. It’s much like an artist using red, red, and more red on the same canvas. If you’re a singer capable of incredible Riffs, just remember you don’t have to use every Riff in your arsenal in one song. It’s far better to use Riffs in moderation.

Friends don’t let friends let Riffing become a problem. Please Riff responsibly! 😂

The quote,
"How you do anything is how you do everything"

is often attributed to Martha Beck. It's been used in many books, motivational speeches, training seminars, and periodicals. The quote suggests that how you handle life's challenges, situations, and other experiences is likely a good indicator of how you'll handle most other occurrences in your life.

Do you feel that your Head Voice is WEAK and lacks the strength and support of your Chest Voice and Mix? The Head Voice can, in fact, be powerful like your other vocal registers!

There are three things to focus on in your technique when trying to strengthen your Head Voice -
larynx position
jaw freedom
and breath support.

A great exercise to help promote all three of these skills is singing “HWAW” on 1-5-1 in your Head Voice. Be mindful that your larynx doesn’t rise too high. Keep your jaw relaxed, narrow, and downward. Make sure that your breath is small, flowing, and energetic. Above all, though, don’t be TIMID! Never fear making a bold and big sound with your Head Voice!

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