Q&A: Can You Tell a Lot About a Person from Her/His Voice?
Question: “Can You Tell a Lot About a Person from Her/His Voice?” Answer: You know what I�m going to say. Yes, of course: You can tell a lot from a person�s voice. Now, this may not be common knowledge yet, but your voice tells a lot about who you are, how you�re feeling �about yourself…
Q&A: What’s the Best Way to Warm Up Your Voice? VIDEO
Question: “Why do you advocate warming up your voice high to low? Instead of the traditional low to high?” Answer: Very good question. Here’s the thing. When you wake up in the morning, what is easier? Climbing a mountain, or sliding down a hill, either with a water slide or a sled in winter? Yes!…
Q&A: What Software Can I Use to Learn to Sing?
Question: “What Software Can I Use to Learn to Sing? Is there something I can measure my pitch against and improve my singing?” Answer: I like your question. Not sure this is what you want to hear. But since others may benefit from it, here�s my two cents: Yes, it�s important to have great pitch,…
The Case for Opera
Think Opera is stodgy, old-fashioned and out of date? Think opera has had its time centuries ago, and is now reserved for a few older, albeit cultured people with lots of money? Think again. � There�s a quiet revolution happening in especially the smaller opera houses of the world stages: Younger people sing their hearts…
The Sound in Your Name is Important!
Have you ever considered the sounds in your name? Do you like your name? Loathe it? Meeeh-it? The sounds of your name give cues to what vibrations you’re running! Once upon a time God made the earth and the whole universe. Everything that exists, exists in sound vibration as well as light. Our sounds, the…
Sing Yourself Well T-Shirts Coming in October!
I can’t wait for these t-shirts to be available. Order yours early, in October, in time for Christmas. Make perfect gifts!
Q&A: How can I get greater lung capacity?
Question: ” How can I increase my lung capacity, both for singing, and just in general? I feel I had greater lung capacity when I was younger. How can I get that back?” Answer: Really great question, thank you. To be a great singer�or to live a long, healthy life�you need great lung capacity, yes.…
Q&A: Why Does My Voice Get Tired on High Notes?
Question: “Why does my voice always get so tired so fast whenever I sing high notes?” Answer: Our voice is more easily produced in the middle (speaking) range. In the upper range where we�re �wrestling with gravity�, there needs to be more stretch, and therefore, more power from below. Like building a tall building requires…
Help ‘Sing Yourself Well’ Reach the World!
IMAGINE… A world where every child, woman, and man feels Free, Strong, Clear, Playful, and Full of Energy. And what if I told you, You could help create That World? Hi. I’m Ulrike Selleck, Healing Voice Expert, and author of Sing Yourself Well in 7 Seconds. There’s a missing puzzle piece to our health and…
Q&A: In Classical Singing, does Singing into the ‘Mask’ really produce Better Sound?
Question: “I hear a lot about the need for ‘singing in the mask’. Is this as important in classical singing as it is in pop, country, or show tune singing?” Answer: Classical singing is produced effortlessly with your whole body�without the help of a mic. Therefore you need to use ALL the possible resonances available…