by Rosalind Hayes | Jul 12, 2023 | Tips
If you’ve been told you can’t sing because you can’t match pitch, well I’ve got news for you! You haven’t found the right teacher…yet. I’ve worked with many students who struggled to match pitch or even to follow the melodic contour (shape of a melody) in a song. You...
by Rosalind Hayes | Jun 26, 2023 | Tips
It’s important to be mindful of the (sometimes dubious) comments given by well intentioned choir and acting directors. Maybe you’ve yourself “is my choir director wrong?” Remember that their first goal is to create a full bodied, blended sound....
by Rosalind Hayes | May 25, 2023 | Tips
Your child’s music education is important to you. You want to know that your investment is worth it. But what makes a good music teacher? Guess no more. If your teacher has these qualities, you’re in good hands. Is flexible with their teaching style. They utilize the...
by Rosalind Hayes | Apr 24, 2023 | Tips
Recently I’ve been asked by a few of my students who sing with local bands if they could have help with working on harmonies and backup vocals. I have a few pointers to work on harmonizing with singing when learning how to develop your harmonization skills as a...
by Rosalind Hayes | Apr 12, 2023 | Tips
Auditioning for a performance, choir, or college can be a scary thing. One thing that can make it even more terrifying is finding yourself unprepared. Maybe you have wondered, “What Should I Know For a singing audition?” Knowing the answer before you...
by Rosalind Hayes | Mar 8, 2023 | Tips
Recently I came across this question with a student in a lesson. Apparently, she had been “screaming the name of a note” in her head while I was searching for a key on the piano. She said, “this is an off-topic question, Miss Rosalind, but what exactly is perfect...
