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Comment on Tips for Singing with Allergies: How Do You Cope? by Justin Lamela

Justin Lamela — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:29:54 +0000

Great blog, thanks for share this article with us

Comment on How to Save Money on Music Lessons by Rocket Piano

Rocket Piano — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:47:42 +0000

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Comment on How Often Should You Change Your Guitar Strings? by How Often Should You Change Your Guitar Strings? | Tampa Bay Music Academy Blog

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:54:41 +0000

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Comment on What is Rosin, and How Do I Use It? by Suzy S., TakeLessons Blog Writer

Suzy S., TakeLessons Blog Writer — Fri, 18 May 2012 23:06:40 +0000

Great addition, Diane – thanks for commenting!

Comment on What is Rosin, and How Do I Use It? by Diane G

Diane G — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:11:19 +0000

Along with wiping down the violin under the strings and the top of the violin, the wood part of the bow (not the hair), it is also very important to clean the strings off of rosin after you play. Wipe the strings down between the end of the fingerboard and the bridge. If you allow the rosin to “cake and coat” the strings of the violin your bow will not grip the strings and you’ll think you need more rosin. In fact, you need to clean the strings. Putting more rosin on the bow will only make matters worse if the strings are too coated with used rosin.
Stay tuned.

Comment on Feeling Weak? Piano Exercises for Finger Strength by 5 Signs It’s Time for Private Piano Lessons | Tampa Bay Music Academy Blog

5 Signs It’s Time for Private Piano Lessons | Tampa Bay Music Academy Blog — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:11:13 +0000

[...] 4. Fingers are not strong and firm, but soft, weak and hollow. As you play more often, you’ll need to strengthen your fingers, especially as you move onto more difficult pieces. See also: Piano Exercises for Finger Strength. [...]

Comment on Simple Steps for Perfect Pitch by chelcie wimmer

chelcie wimmer — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:43:38 +0000

Spot on with this write-up, I honestly think this website needs much more attention. I’ll probably be back again to read more, thanks for the advice!

Comment on Diaphragm Singing for Added Support and Even Tone by Suzy S., TakeLessons Blog Writer

Suzy S., TakeLessons Blog Writer — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:12:50 +0000

Barbara Ann – Thank you for your comment! While we may not have control over the diaphragm’s role in our natural breathing, I think it’s still important to note how our muscles work and how singers can use that better understand correct breathing! Great points.

Alex – I’ll have one of our student counselors send you an email with more information about our lessons in Bronx!

Comment on Diaphragm Singing for Added Support and Even Tone by Alex

Alex — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:03:34 +0000

How much and where and ill.let u know, i live in Bronx ny

Comment on Diaphragm Singing for Added Support and Even Tone by Barbara Ann

Barbara Ann — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:11:03 +0000

You can’t actually sing from your diaphragm. The diaphragm is an involuntary muscle that bisects the torso. I think the 3 tips you provide here are good basics (especially the hand on the abdomen to detect the swell with the in-breath). However, I also think it’s good to be clear that breathing is a complex but natural interaction of primarily the 6 sheets of paired abdominal muscles, the ribs, the intercostals and the diaphragm – a muscular partition we don’t have any conscious control of. You can’t feel where the diaphragm is so best not to concentrate on it. Instead focus on what you can consciously experience – the shoulders low and relaxed, the lower ribs swinging up and out, the abdomen expanding with the in-breath and contracting with the out-breath.