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Hello! I am a music student wondering how to pick repertoire for students. Each person has a different voice type so do we simply have to know of a plethora of repertoire? Especially, between soprano/alto and tenor/bass voices, I am curious. Thanks!

Hello,  I am a student who is studying vocal ped this semester. I have a question about how to choose the right repertoire and repertoire types (from musical, lied, aria, or pop music) for solo students vocal class of different ages.    For example, for a child who loves singing, is it too difficult to learn some aria works too early?   Another question is how to choose the right song for the children who are in the time period of their voice?

I have a student who is breathy at times and it almost sounds forced, how should I go about fixing that?

Hi! I have a question; how do you help students decide solo and ensemble repertoire that will challenge them but also won't be too complex? As a band primary, I am unsure of the process in repertoire choosing. What would be your first few steps? 

Hello! I am a music ed student with a few questions. How do the choices teachers make in selecting repertoire influence the growth of singers? What are the main factors to think about when choosing repertoire for vocal growth?

Hey all, I'm doing a paper on premenstrual vocal syndrome and I was wondering what everyone's individual experiences with this are. How significant is the change in your voice? What is/was your experience in choir or lessons and how was it discussed? Do you have any tips for helping students through this? Thank you all for reading

Hi, Jane. Its an excellent time in vocal development to inclulcate good habits in : Vowel formation, Breath management, top-down connection, and avoiding vocal overpressure. Esp for male changing voices, there is a tendency toward the 'yell', which puts too much breath energy on the vocal bands.  Have fun in the class. Steve

Hi Dan. Your voice does not sound whiny in the higher range, at least to my ear... just seem to have more twang than the lower sections of the song.  Some of the notes up there remind me of the sound of the Bee Gees on similar notes.  I think it can be improved overall, if you do two things: 1) add twang to the lower notes so the voice overall is more consistently produced, and 2) Spend some time clarifying the vowels throughout the entire range of the song.  If there is any hint of nasality, you should be able to detect it by pinching your nostrils together.  The tone should not be affected by the closure. I hope this is helpful.  Steve ps. The accompanyment seems to overpower the voice.  Can you re-record it with more gain on your voice?