The ancient practice of yoga can help you establish good singing posture, become aware of your body, and use your breath effectively.
Something that can help your chorus accomplish a specific task - "Technology Tools for Your Chorus"
Something that can help your chorus accomplish a specific task - "Technology Tools for Your Chorus"
The ancient practice of yoga can help you establish good singing posture, become aware of your body, and use your breath effectively.
Instructor Justin Montigne explains how the practice of yoga or proprioceptive awareness can benefit singers.
Long seated rehearsal? Alleviate tiredness in the lower back with this simple twist.
Learn to find your "sitting bones" and develop a grounded posture for seated singing.
Learn how tension in the tailbone can negatively affect your singing, and how to counteract it with a lunge exercise.
The bones in the body can move in internal or external rotation -- learn how to recognize the difference between these two motions and develop an awareness for how they can be used to reduce tension.
As singers, we all need to be able to concentrate for long periods of time. Try improving yours with this mindfulness exercise.
Chakras are believed in Eastern traditions to be invisible energy "organs" of the body. Justin explains how singers can tap into expressive performances by becoming aware of the chakras.
Justin shows us how to find "Tadasana," or Mountain Pose—very similar to good singing posture!
There is plenty of evidence that singing in a choir helps students succeed in school, work, and life. And yet, today choral programs are under siege—competition for school dollars, time in the school day, and a narrow focus on just a few subjects covered on standardized tests all pose significant challenges to the future of school choirs.