Inspire: Breathing and Breath for Singing and the Voice
Module no. 1 - Beyond the Confusion
Module no. 1 - Beyond the Confusion (the breakdown)
Even if you’re just tip toeing into the waters of singing, you’ve likely already come across a lot of advice, tips and tricks from well meaning folks how to “breath right” for singing. You’ve likely heard things like “Breath from your belly!” and “Sing from your diaphragm” all of which is meant to help you tap into your freest, most authentic voice, but might have just left you feeling confused.
Why? That’s because most of the information out there is… confusing! I’ve had so many singers come through my physical and virtual door, some absolutely beginners and some working professionals who were utterly confused about how to breath well for singing.
We all know the experience of not being able to manage our breath well. Feeling as though we are running out of air, or that it feels tight and constricted in our bodies. It is frustrating.
It is my hope that with this course I can help you simplify and clarify what it means to coordinate your breath well in your body so that you can sing more freely and easily. Together, we’ll learn about the functionality of your breath in your body and then we’ll unpack the mystery that is your breath.
It is mysterious, isn’t it? But also, it’s quite simple.
You’re doing it right now.
You may be coming to this work with a narrative that you are “bad at breathing.” If so, let me just remind you again… you’re doing it right now!
You’re being… INSPIRED! Or, you’re INSPIRING!
And this is where our work comes in. What is the quality of your inspiration? What is the nature of your breath?
Does it feel tight and constricted in your body? Shallow and uneasy?
Or, does it feel free, expanded, easy and open?
The sound of your voice, is inspired by your breath. Literally!
So, the quality of the inspiration matters.
That’s where I come in. In this course, I will point you toward more efficient, freer, easier, inspiration.
Look, we all have stories and there is a chance that you’re coming into this with a history of trauma or disease.
If so, that has certainly complicated your journey and finding good inspiration requires a level of feeling safe in the body.
If you don’t feel safe in your body, this work can and will encourage toward more safety, but it will require you to be patient with and compassionate toward yourself along the way.
This is a noble and worthwhile journey that you are embarking upon. The journey of returning home to your body, your breath and ultimately your voice.