Working with artists like Justin Timberlake, Martina McBride, and Pharrell, Mindy Pack has a unique take on vocal mechanics. Mindy speaks candidly about her development as a coach, her past struggles with vocal health, her advice on choosing the right ENT, and what new voice teachers need to understand about teaching.
MENTIONS:
SINGING LESSONS:
- Singers are aural listeners. We need to be able to demonstrate what we’re asking our client to do in order for them to do it and experience it in their own bodies.
- You have to get the function of the vocal cords right before the sound can come into place.
- Singers need to advocate for downtime while on tour.
- You have to train for a tour. You have to build up endurance. You have to set strict routines. You have to set in really strict vocal hygiene patterns.
- You need to get hydration into your body at least 24 hours prior to the gig.
- As a singer, smoking is one of the worst things you can possibly do for your voice and your career.
- Anytime you have surgery there’s a risk. Ask to talk to past patients. Find out what normal recovery is. Get referrals. Don’t just go by what you would read on yelp. Take a list of questions that you want to ask.
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