Are your vocal issues holding you back?

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What if there was a miracle cure for all of your vocal troubles?  Well there kind of already is…

The number one game changer for singers is vocal technique, that’s right, you’ve heard it before, technique technique, technique….

As much as we try to avoid it, we may be bored by it, confused by it, don’t want to bother with it, wanna warm-up and go straight to songs, have better things to do like scroll through insta feeds….

The truth is:  your voice needs a daily workout.

Here’s why:

-When we avoid technique, we’re avoiding the problematic areas that will show up for us in the songs…so you will always ‘miss the mark’ if you just keep practicing the song only.

-Technique prepares you for the challenges you face in the song!  

-Also, it helps prevent vocal fatigue and injury…it makes singing easier!

Wanna game plan?

  1. book your next voice lesson

  2. record your vocal technique exercises with your phone during your lesson

  3. practice those tools daily BEFORE you hit the songs

  4. THEN…wait for my next blog….it’s coming soon….

  5. in the meantime keep do steps 1-3 

 

Alida is a vocal coach based in Vancouver, Canada and has been teaching voice to singers for 10 years.  A graduate of UBC School of Music, Alida is also a certified Advanced IVA Voice Teacher.  

Happy World Voice Day!

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“Today April 16th, 2018, marks World Voice Day!  This day was established 19 years ago to raise awareness of the importance of vocal health and to share resources on vocal science and pedagogy.  There are several events happening today across Canada and around the world.  Take a moment to read up on the voice and reflect on what your voice means to you!  The World Voice Day motto for 2018 is “Make the Choice to Cherish Your Voice“. What steps can you take today to ‘cherish’ your voice?

 

Spring Singing Showcase

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Sometimes having a singing goal to work towards motives us to practice more.  Performance opportunities don’t come that often, this is why I have created the Alida Vocal Studio Student Showcase!  This bi-annual event, gives my students an opportunity to perform 1 or 2 songs in front of a supportive and encouraging audience.  The audience is made up of friends and family mostly and we have professional accompanist join us on piano.

If you would like to sign up to sing at our next Student Showcase, please email me through the contact page and I will reply with the performance details and requirements.

When: Saturday, April 7th, 2018

Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm

Where: One Thousand Rivers  54 4th Ave E, 2nd Floor

Click here to RSPV.

 

 

Follow Alida Vocal Studio on Instagram!

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To keep up with the latest info on the voice AND what my clients are up to, please follow Alida Vocal Studio on Instagram!

@alidavocalstudio

 

Stage Fright Webinar

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When: Saturday, March 24th , 10:30am-11:30am

Where:  online via Zoom

Are you a singer, actor, performer, choir singer, or musician and WANT to do more performing but nerves stand in your way?

Whether it’s an audition or a live show, do nerves get the best of you?  Does stage fright prevent you from doing your best on stage or in the audition room?

Stage fright shouldn’t be something that holds you back from pursing your performance goals or performing better. There are ways to manage the nerves and STILL be able to win over your audience and land that audition.

This course will examine what stage fright is AND will give you tools and resources to help you perform better!

The webinar will take place on Saturday March 24th, at 10:30am and will last about one hour.

The cost is $15.00 and this includes:

Live interactive webinar, a recording of the webinar emailed to you AND a guided meditation from a wellness professional to use BEFORE your next performance!

Once you have registered you will be sent a browser link for the webinar by email. (Please check your spam folder incase you didn’t receive the link within 24 hours of registration)

On Feb. 24th at 10:30am, paste that link your browser and you will be able to attend live.

If you can’t attend live, we will email you a copy of the recording of the webinar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alida is a singer and vocal coach based in Vancouver, Canada.  A graduate of UBC School of Music, Alida holds an IVA Advanced Certificate in voice teaching.  She is also certified in Speech Level Singing and is a member of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing).  Alida has been teaching voice for 9 years to clients from the Lower Mainland as well as across Canada and worldwide.

Vocal Confidence

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It’s a new year and a fresh new start!  I have been training singers for almost a decade now and I’ve noticed the number 1 setback they encounter with their voices is their lack of vocal confidence.  Do you want to sing well but find you don’t have enough vocal confidence, and it sets you back from getting the best results?  My advice: start planting the seeds now towards building your vocal confidence and your singing will blossom by spring!

Train like an athlete.

Adopt the mindset of a vocal athlete, train weekly and practice daily.  Focus on improving your vocal strength, agility, range, breath management through studying vocal technique.   Consult with your vocal coach on what areas you need to improve on and also on repertoire selection.  Training is a huge part of growing your vocal confidence because…(and I love this quote)

“Competence breeds confidence.” – Dan Millman, Body Mind Mastery

The more competency in your vocal technique, the more you will be able to have trust in your instrument and as a result your confidence will soar.

Do Some Self-work. 

Sometimes you have to get to the core of the emotional blocks that seem to get in the way of vocal progress.  It may require working on yourself outside of singing.  Journaling, attending workshops, studying performance psychology, and working with a therapist are just some of the ways that can help you on your vocal journey.  Body awareness techniques such as Alexander Technique, Yoga or even meditation, can go a long way in making sure you are in the right frame of mind to tackle your overall confidence.  Once you have worked on yourself, you are better equipped to handle the psychological challenges you will most likely face with singing.

Set Small Goals. 

Sometimes having a goal or a vision of where you’d like to go with your singing can give you the motivation to keep working.  Start small, as experts suggest small goals are more attainable and you will be more likely to strive towards them if you know they are achievable.  It can be recording one song, performing at an open mic or auditioning for a choir.  Set your intention and commit to making it happen.

 

Alida is a singer and vocal coach based in Vancouver, Canada.  A graduate of UBC School of Music, Alida holds an IVA Advanced Certificate in voice teaching.  She is also certified in Speech Level Singing and is a member of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing).  Alida has been teaching voice for 9 years to clients from the Lower Mainland as well as across Canada and worldwide.

Annual Christmas Hamper

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Alida Vocal Studio cares about giving back to our community!

Every year students and friends of Alida Vocal Studio have generously donated towards our annual Christmas Hamper!

This year there is an extra bonus, when you donate an item to our hamper you will receive a coupon code for 10% off your next voice lesson booking.
Just drop off your donation to our studio before Dec. 8th, 2017 or bring it along to your next lesson.
To arrange for drop-off please email me: lessons@alidavocalstudio.com
We are collecting donations for a 9 year old boy as well as a 17 year old girl.  Below you will see some suggestions for their requests.
Boy, Age 9
– Favorite store – Mastermind Store
– Favorite colors – purple, blue, gold
– Hobbies/Likes –  Lego, Star Wars, Percy Jackson novels, age-appropriate non-fiction books, history books, “Spyro the Dragon”
Girl, Age 17
– Shirt size – 9 medium
– Pant size – large/x-large
– Favorite store – Spencers, Michaels
– Favorite colors – orange, green, purple
– Hobbies/Likes – drawing – sketching books, pastels, paints;  scrap-booking;  hoodies,
Let’s help make this Christmas a very special one for two foster children in need.  Gift cards, small gifts, anything and everything is welcome as long as it is unused and unwrapped.
Thank you for your generousity!