Breathing for singing can be so elusive. It should be natural (after all, girl gotta' breathe..), but somehow it can feel uncoordinated, disorganized, and messy. Mezzo, Chrystal E. Williams breaks it all down for us in practical steps to gain control of our breathing. She also drops some major TRUTH bombs about MINDSET in singing and how risk-taking NEEDS to be a priority.
A Mezzo-soprano dominating the stages in roles like Rosina to Katarina in Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, Chrystal E. Williams is making a name for herself on the international stages such as The Metropolitan Opera, Seattle Opera, and Birmingham Opera UK. Chrystal created the role of Rebecca Parker in Schnyder’s Charlie Parker’s Yardbird, runs a scholarship recital for classical singers needing funds to attend conservatory/university, and champions the creation of new music in her duo Forrópera.
Hear Chrystal in Action: https://youtu.be/p5vpseV4vKw
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Watch interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sdlkSwlpRP8
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Show Notes:
7:15 Chrystal talks about her process to prepare for singing
10:55 Chrystal talks about breath and support (including exercises)
12:48 Chrystal discusses true Inhalation must come from a place of need....
16:50 Chrystal talks about onsets & breath engagement
22:10 Why "Singing on the Breath" can be confusing
24:18 How to avoid getting "stacked" when singing fast repertoire
29:10 Chrystal talks about why you "shouldn't" breathe, even when you "can"
31:55 Chrystal talks about overcoming fear as a technical obstacle
36:40 Chrystal discusses the mental/spiritual component of technique
40:22 Chrystal talks about how the mind/body/spirit must be one to maintain focus
43:15 Chrystal talks about phonation/resonance/registration
52:23 Chrystal discusses passagi for mezzo-soprano (aka "my lovely cracks")
57:42 Chrystal discusses navigating a voice that is "zwischen-y" and not putting yourself into a box
1:02:55 Chrystal shares her "desert island vocalise"
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