Brain-based vocal training is a new idea that can be a little hard to understand at first. Below you’ll find some questions that I get asked a lot; they may clarify where I’m coming from. If you have further questions, contact me and we’ll chat.
How is The Singing Athlete different from other vocal training systems?
When you study voice, your instructor is always practicing neurology–either accidentally or on purpose. A lot of voice systems can tell you about the anatomy of the voice, but The Singing Athlete provides a crucial missing piece–how to train your brain. Once you understand how your nervous system is in charge of your singing, the way you practice will shift forever, and everything your teacher says will make more sense.
I’m an instructor of a certain style of vocal training. Can I integrate The Singing Athlete into what I already do?
That is one of the greatest strengths of this system; this material can fit in seamlessly with almost any style of training. The Singing Athlete is designed to complement what you already do, providing a new framework to expand and focus your thinking. Lisa Rochelle (NYC Singing Voice Specialist) says it this way: “The Singing Athlete negates no other system, no other technique, and no other pedagogy. It can be used to meet a singer where they are.”
How will I know if this training is working?
The process in The Singing Athlete (known as “Assess and Reassess”) will you show you precisely what kind of exercise your voice appreciates. With The Singing Athlete, there is no guesswork and you will be sure you are doing the right drills.
I’m not a Broadway singer–I sing other styles (pop/country/R&B/classical, etc.) Can I get good results from this process?
The Singing Athlete is independent of vocal style. You can apply these exercises to any vocal style, from heavy metal to grand opera. Whether you want to sing “Quando m’en vo” or “Call Me Maybe”, I’ve got you covered.
How does The Singing Athlete Video Guide work?
Learning movement is a visual process. To get the most out of the exercises, Andrew has shot a video of each drill. This will allow you to make sure you’ve got the form right, as well as learn details about how to use and tweak the drills. Once you’ve purchased the book, you can get lifetime access to the Video Guide. (Plus, there are some cool songs there, too.)
