The National Gallery, London: Western European painting 1250–1900 Detroit Institute of Arts Museum Vocal Health Tips Dr. Martin Hopp, Ph.D., Otolaryngologist, is my voice guru. A top E.N.T. – ear, nose, throat specialist, known all over the world for his innovative ear surgery techniques, Dr. Hopp loves our art and wants us healthy. As physician to superstar singers, Dr. Hopp diagnoses and repairs the vocal damage and hearing injuries that plague pro musicians and singers. Dr. Your singing voice is an extension of your speaking voice.If you abuse your voice speaking, your singing will be affected.Get a lot of sleep, drink plenty of water, and participate in exercise.Rest, moisture, and muscle tone are the three key ingredients to good vocal health.Going in and out of changing climates (cold/dry/warm) irritates vocal cords.Smoke is the biggest enemy. Moisture is the key to maintaining healthy vocal cords. For dry throat, use glycerin based lozenges such as Grether’s Black Currant Pastilles or Pine Brothers Honey. Dr. Don’t sing while flying on an airplane, and keep your talking to a minimum.
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American Painting Much art of the American colonial period consisted of portraits, as settlers sought to establish their identities in a new world. After the new nation achieved its independence, landscapes and scenes of native flora, fauna, and folk customs began to express its unique qualities and illustrate its untapped resources. Portraiture formed the mainstay of subject matter in colonial and federal American art, as immigrants to the New World attempted to bring a semblance of Old World civilization to their wild or, at best, provincial surroundings. John Singleton Copley followed West's example in depicting past and present occurrences with believable accessories and settings. When the Revolutionary War ended in 1783, artists sought to create a distinctive environment for the ideals of liberty. When the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 instantly doubled the nation's area, artists such as John James Audubon and George Catlin began to investigate the native people, flora, and fauna. John Singleton Copley
Breathing Basics for Singing Normal breathing involves a shallow inhalation and an even exhalation followed by a pause before it all starts again. But when you sing, breath control means taking your breathing off autopilot. You not only need to inhale quickly and exhale slowly as you sing the phrases of a song, but you also need to maintain proper posture. Breathing in this manner provides you with the breath control that you need to sing efficiently. However, because controlled breathing doesn't come naturally to you, you need to train your body to breathe for singing. Discovering your singing breath The easiest way to find out how you should breathe for singing is simply by feeling it. Inhalation refers to air moving into your body — breathing in. Inhaling to sing Singing songs requires getting a full breath quickly — a quick inhalation — because the orchestra can't wait five minutes for you to find the air. 1. 2. 3. 4. This sensation of quickly filling your lungs with air is how you properly inhale for singing. 1.