Believable Characters

My voice teacher once called me a “creature of the stage”. I love performing and delving deep into every character I play. When I am fully engaged in the story-telling my singing is much more dynamic, and most often my technique improves. I encourage my students to always be fully connected to the text. It’s not just about getting the pitches and rhythms correct but creating believe characters that are emotionally connected to what they say. I guide my students through a “character development” process by asking them: “Who they are, as the character”, “what do they want/what are their goals”, “What is the obstacle to their goals”, and “What tactic/action are they going to employ to overcome that obstacle”. I do this same process in my own singing and find it immensely beneficial and rewarding.