The Dream Academy contest featuring Karlee Tanaka, one of 20 selected from 120,000!
https://youtu.be/9ap0iUUtkIE?si=dTvI6FO7edBSXAec Weverse.io The Debut: Dream Academy is a survival-style audition program produced by...
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Craig Shimizu
Sep 27, 20232 min read
The Open Throat (Actually, The Un-Closed Throat)
"Singing with an open throat" is a technique used by vocalists to produce a clear, resonant sound while minimizing strain on the vocal...
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Craig Shimizu
Jun 26, 20232 min read
The Soft Palate Controls Your Voice
Please see soft palate video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1S9G9SIVtHw and Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@singingsensei/vid...
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Craig Shimizu
Jun 20, 20231 min read
Feel Your Vocal Register Changes On Each Note
The singing lesson epiphany continues. Understanding how to singing higher and lower effortlessly is critical to beautiful tone. The...
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Craig Shimizu
Jun 20, 20231 min read
Voice Lesson Epiphany With Weight Training
Very excited! The biggest epiphany in singing in 50 years. As I've been training students with weights to help them sing smoother, I've...
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Craig Shimizu
Jun 20, 20232 min read
Absolute Best Vocal Warm-Up & Exercise
A good vocal warmup that works for everyone is very hard to find. And I've heard, tried and taught them all. Why are there such...
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Craig Shimizu
Jun 6, 20231 min read
New Youtube Channels & Tiktok!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUUfwAbBIOg I'm re-starting my youtube channel, youtube shorts and Tiktok! I'm restarting like how I did...
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Craig Shimizu
May 20, 20232 min read
Your Voice Uses Your Body As An Eco-System That Needs To Be Kept In Balance
The body components involved in singing must be in balance to produce your best sound in the most comfortable way possible.
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Craig Shimizu
May 16, 20232 min read
Why American Idol's Iam Tongi's Voice Is So Special
How To Sing Like American Idol's Iam Tongi.
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Craig Shimizu
May 14, 20232 min read
Pre-Vocal Warm Up To Get You Started Right From The Beginning
This is the best way to do a vocal warmup for your best singing voice in the shortest time.
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Craig Shimizu
May 9, 20231 min read
I'm Surprised How Many Experienced Singers Were Unaware Of The Onset
The onset or beginning in singing is one of the most important techniques and is a foundation of professional singing.
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Craig Shimizu
May 1, 20232 min read
Singing Lesson #1 Most Important Vocal Technique To Reduce Strain
This is the most important singing lesson you'll ever study whether you are a beginner or professional. The body fights itself when singing.
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Craig Shimizu
Apr 25, 20231 min read
I'm Schooling Chat GPT! And He/She Considers Me An Expert. Inalare La Voce or Inhale The Voice
"Inalare la voce" or "inhaling the voice" is the most comprehensive single singing lesson. Almost all over vocal techniques fall under it.
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Craig Shimizu
Apr 19, 20233 min read
Singing Lesson #2: Prepare Your Body For Maximum Results
To sing properly, the spine must be aligned to free your nerves and muscles to perform efficiently. The Alexander Technique is the best.
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Craig Shimizu
Apr 10, 20233 min read
Singing Lesson #3 Your Vocal Cords Will Do The Work If You Let Them
Singing lessons are more effective if tension around the vocal cords is reduced to its absolute minimum because of how the cords are made.
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Craig Shimizu
Mar 6, 20232 min read
Stop Forcing Your Voice! Use Your Mixed Voice
Your speaking voice is already straining your vocal cords. The mixed voice is the key to your best tone and comfort while singing.
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Craig Shimizu
Dec 2, 20221 min read
Cheryl Porter certification!
Cheryl Porter course has led to an epiphany in singing lessons.
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