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I am a professional vocal coach in San Francisco. In addition to answers from a previous web site (Askme.com - where my "tag" was "VocalCoach") I have published over 2000 responses related to vocal training - particularly as it relates to Musical Theatre and Opera. I have 24 years of experience as Personal Trainer to singers and actors in the San Francisco Bay Area. I sang professionally for 20 years and know what it means to live the life of a musician. I can determine your voice category, i.e., Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Alto Belter, etc., and how to broaden and strengthen your range. Need an audition song for a Broadway Musical? I will give you suggestions that are appropriate to your vocal category and to requirements specified in the audition notice. I have also created a vocal methodology, "The Belter`s Method". It will enable those in Musical Theatre to practice more efficiently because it focuses on the demands of professional performers as well as to those auditioning for school and community productions, and as University and Conservatory performing arts majors. If what you want is a better voice and more control over your career moves and choices, contact me. Also, as the Fine Arts Critic for SanFranciscoSentinel.com, it is my privilege to review productions at the San Francisco Opera, Ballet and Symphony, as well as Broadway National Tours booked into San Francisco's Orpheum, Golden Gate and Curran Theatres. I also review works by A.C.T (the American Conservatory Theatre) and Magic Theatre. I cover select films, tributes and retrospects, and various international film festivals – particulary those booked into The City's opulent Castro Theatre – including both the San Francisco International and Silent Film Festivals. For private vocal instruction, I can be contacted through craigslist.com. Look under Musicians, then keyword: Martinfield.

Experience
Distinctive celebrity voices and how they are used and promoted by the Entertainment Industry have always fascinated me. Drawing from all eras of film and animation, television, radio, Broadway plays and musicals, opera and a few politicians ? a huge bounty of actors and singers have had a profound effect upon my life, influencing all the choices I made with respect to my education and my dual careers as a professional singer and vocal coach. I am curious about what is promoted and, consequently, the competitive aspects of the Performing Arts. I am a Theatre Arts Graduate from San Francisco State University. During the years of my attendance, the school enjoyed the reputation for having the best Theatre Department on the West Coast. My academic training equipped me as an actor, enabling me to prepare for professional auditions and to compete successfully. I learned how to take direction and to apply my skills during the rehearsal process. Along the way I learned to identify my assets as a performer, to market my particular abilities and to find the audiences interested in my particular product. During my freshman year, I also began studying opera. For the next eight years, I trained as a baritone, learning the classical vocal methodology known as "Bel Canto" with well-respected coaches including Mr. James Schwabacher, then head of the San Francisco Opera's Marla Training Program. Because mastering the technique of Bel Canto is absolutely dependent upon its application to Italian opera and, consequently, perfect pronunciation of the language, I studied Italian as well as French and German with private coaches. I have performed the roles of ?Guglielmo" (COSI FAN TUTTE), "Marcello" (LA BOHEME), "Valentin" (FAUST), "Enrico" (LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR), "Dr. Miracle", (THE TALES OF HOFFMANN), "Top" (THE TENDER LAND), " Mr. Gedge, the Vicar" (ALBERT HERRING) and "Dr. Caius" (THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR). During these ten years, I also appeared in many classical recitals singing the standard classical Baritone repertoire. It was Mr. Schwabacher's training that expanded my upper range, turning me into a working tenor. My last appearances as a classical tenor were with conductor and pianist Robin Kay, performing Schubert's DIE SCHÖNE MULLERIN. I then re-trained my voice, dropped the Bel Canto methodology, and went on to sustain another 10 years doing standard American repertoire including Broadway, Jazz, Blues and Standards. Throughout this period I appeared regularly on the San Francisco cabaret circuit and was a featured soloist with Bay Area bands, orchestras and choruses. I continued producing my own solo concerts, the last being at the New Conservatory Theatre. As a vocal coach, I work primarily with singers and actors throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. My clientele ranges from absolute beginners to working professionals, from pre-schoolers to retired Senior Citizens. The vast majority of them come to me through recommendation. I know how to identify any singer's vocal category, i.e., soprano, tenor, alto, baritone, etc. I know how to muscle-up every singer's vocal range and to expand it beyond conventional definitions. I have developed a vocal methodology for those who want to know how to belt, THE BELTER'S METHOD. As a singer who spent half of his career doing Bel Canto, I know for certain that classical or Italian methodologies do not work in Standard American music. Bel Canto cannot be "adapted" to meet the needs of contemporary American music, including the demands of the Musical Theatre. There are two major components to my job. The first is to teach basic musical skills such as reading music, counting, breathing techniques, development and expansion of the vocal range, phonetics and diction ? specifically as it applies to Standard American English. The second is about presentation ? that is, everything involved with the client's audition and/or actual performance. In short, for any person relying upon their vocal endurance and performance skills to earn a living, my job is to enable them to compete for a job and, when hired, to maintain that job. Over the years my clients have appeared in all of the available Broadway musicals produced in virtually every theater throughout the Bay Area. Some have worked in New York and gone on National Tours. Most recently, my clients have been praised for their work in AIDA and WICKED. So, if you want to prepare for "American Idol" or the Broadway stage, contact me through http://www.geocities.com/broadwaybelters

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Questions Answered By Expert Sean Martinfield
In Category Acting in Plays, Singing

Subject	Date Asked

Differences in vocal type	10/6/2008
Q: I am an 18 year old singer who just recently switched voice teachers, and I am very confused about ... A: Carolyn – Thank you for the question. There are no easy answers. All altos are mezzo-sopranos. ...
vibrato	10/5/2008
Q: i have classical singing lessons almost two years.i am soprano and i like to be profesionally ... A: Caterina – Thank you for the question. I don't understand how you can spend money training ...
Choosing a legitimate audition piece	10/5/2008
Q: I'm a fifteen year old female and I need some help choosing a legitimate song for the audition for ... A: Tiffany – Thank you for a great question. The "legitimate" song sits a few notches above the ...
high notes	10/2/2008
Q: Im sure you've had enough of "high note" questions but if you could answer mine I would be greatful. ... A: Sam – Great question. Thank you. I never get enough of talking about high notes. High G and ...
Audition suggestions please	10/1/2008
Q: I am preparing to audition for a production of Guys and Dolls. I am a legit soprano who has been ... A: Leslie – Thank you for the question. Do you have a link to any on-line video or audio where I can ...
vocal range	10/1/2008
Q: I'm Abe. I'm doing a study about a plug-in than can classify the voice range. Sort of an expert ... A: Abe – Thank you for the question. We will see the Second Coming before a "plug-in" can accurately ...
music recording versus live performance	9/30/2008
Q: I am a bari-tenor with a range of low Ab to B5 just below tenor high C. I was wondering how one ... A: Charlie – What is your question? Thank you for the links. I watched the Leto video. He sings and ...
RENT - Audition Help	9/30/2008
Q: I have an audition for the West Coast premiere of RENT and I'm auditioning for 'Angel'. They want ... A: David – Thank you for the question. One of my clients toured in the "Angel" production for two ...
Stars With Poor Vocal Habits	9/29/2008
Q: I'm a music professor/voice coach. I've been asked to do an inservice on vocal abuse in teachers. ... A: Becky – Thank you for the question. It is an odd one. The term "Star" is a much over-worked and ...
godspell audition	9/27/2008
Q: I've got an audition for Godspell coming up, and we are limited to singing only musical theatre ... A: Alexis – Thank you for the question. Given your experience, GODSPELL will not provide you the same ...
vocal problem	9/24/2008
Q: I am a professional 38 year old singer - high soprano (soubrette/light lyric coloratura) I work in ... A: Kay – Thank you for your follow-through response. I listened to the "Ave Maria". It is ...
hitting notes	9/23/2008
Q: i was wondering if you could help me with hitting notes in songs that require belting (ie, defying ... A: Alyssa – Thank you for the follow-through question. To audition effectively, you must study the ...
Help with a song?	9/22/2008
Q: I'm a 15 year old female and would like some advice in choosing a song to work on and sing as part ... A: Bethany – Thank you for the question. You are absolutely correct. Your singing teacher has not ...
Which Song Would be a Better Choice?	9/21/2008
Q: Trailer Trash" from the Off-Broadway musical "Cowgirls" but then I have been listening to "Who Will ... A: Kylee – Thank you for the question. When choosing audition material, the term "appropriate" has a ...
choosing a song	9/21/2008
Q: I was wondering if you could help me, I have to sing a slower ballad for a soprano but I cant choose ... A: Claire – Thank you for the question. The mature "Cosette" in LES MISÉRABLES is a soprano. ...
auditioning for bye bye birdie	9/20/2008
Q: My name's Elizabeth, I'm 17, and I'm auditioning for a professional production of Bye Bye Birdie. ... A: Elizabeth – Thank you for the question and all the information. There's no such thing as a soprano ...
Baritone/Alto duets	9/20/2008
Q: My boyfriend (23) and I (21) are looking to submit a song for our local Broadway Musical revue. He ... A: Stacey – Thank you for the question. Consider the following: Marrying For Love – CALL ME MADAM ...
Vocal Classification	9/19/2008
Q: I have recently been cast as a phantom (chorus) in a local production of the Rocky Horror Show. ... A: Dawn – Thank you for the question. My client, Leanne Borghesi (aka, Anita Cocktail) is in a local ...
Oklahoma audition songs	9/17/2008
Q: Im getting ready to audition for UC Davis' production of Roger and Hammersteing's Oklahoma and I'm ... A: Matt – Thank you for the question. The role of "Will Parker" in OKLAHOMA is definitely in the ...
vocal problem	9/17/2008
Q: I am a professional 38 year old singer - high soprano (soubrette/light lyric coloratura) I work in ... A: Kay – Thank you for a well-stated question. I have yet to hear two singers define the term "head ...
Fiddler on the Roof audition	9/16/2008
Q: I am auditioning for "Fiddler on the Roof" at a local community theater, and I am really hoping to ... A: Amy – Thank you for the question. Don't sing anything from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Yike. "Hodel" ...
hitting notes	9/15/2008
Q: i was wondering if you could help me with hitting notes in songs that require belting (ie, defying ... A: Alyssa – Thank you for the question. "Defying Gravity" from WICKED is not a difficult song. But ...
Mimicking	9/14/2008
Q: I want to cover songs but I can't seem to sing without mimicking the original singer. Is there ... A: Chris – Great question, thank you. Solution? Stop listening to or singing along with the ...
need help finding audition song!!!	9/11/2008
Q: i need help finding a song to audition with for joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat. im a ... A: Krystal – Thank you for the question. From your description you may very well be a mezzo-soprano ...
How to Succeed...	9/11/2008
Q: Sean. This year my high school is doing "How to Succeed in Show Business Without Really Trying." ... A: Kelly – Thank you for the question. No soprano has a legitimate 2 ½-octave range between Low F and ...
Vocal Trouble	9/10/2008
Q: Hey Sean, So I'm having some problems with my voice... as an actor this isn't an unfamiliar ... A: KJ – Thank you for the question and all the surrounding information. As a university freshman and ...
The Ideal Choral Director	9/10/2008
Q: Since then i now trust your website and i hope to learn a lot everytime i have a musical question. I ... A: Gerald – Thank you for the compliment and the question. I enjoy an acquaintance with a number of ...
Range for a Role	9/9/2008
Q: I'd be interested in your opinion.I've performed the role of The Governor/The Innkeeper in "Man of ... A: Hey, Jack – Thank you for the question. All my bass-baritones sing from Low E to High A-flat, some ...
A duet for two girls.	9/6/2008
Q: well my choir teaher say to do a solo with someone this year (duet) it has to be a true duet, with ... A: Caylee – Consider any of the following from the Broadway repertoire: Ohio – WONDERFUL TOWN You're ...
Dream Musical Theater	9/6/2008
Q: I'm currenty in my 2nd year of high school and I've always loved musical theater. I've been a dancer ... A: Mary – Thank you for the question. Many people dream about appearing in Andrew Lloyd Webber's ...
Voice type?	9/5/2008
Q: this has really been bugging me for a couple of YEARS now. Well, I am 16 years old, but my voice is ... A: Adrian – Thank you for the question. As a professional singer and vocal coach I know that you need ...
voice	9/5/2008
Q: I am in my 50s. I have done about 40 community theater productions. In the last few months when I ... A: Hey, Mick – Great question. Thank you. I hear it all the time. Why the hell are you singing ...
Song Book	9/3/2008
Q: I'm a 15 year old Baritone and i want to make a book of songs i can sing for auditions. I go down to ... A: Nicky – Thank you for the question. Choosing repertoire is a highly subjective experience. It's ...
vocal range	9/3/2008
Q: Ive noticed alot of today singers today especially in the alternative genre have different "voices" ... A: Hey, Matt – Thank you for the question. Based on Jared Leto's video presentation of "The Kill" – ...
Vocal Coach And Song Recommendations	9/2/2008
Q: I am 16 years old and I was wondering what you opinion is on when I should start learning with a ... A: Liz – Thank you for the question. Obscure? Obscure to whom? Certainly not to anyone who thinks ...
resume and headshot	8/31/2008
Q: I don't know really who to ask this, but you seemed to have the most knowlegde of the choices. I ... A: Amanda – Thank you for the question. Just Google: Theatrical Agents, New York City, New York See ...
Audition Song	8/31/2008
Q: I'm a 14 year old boy who is auditioning for my High School show, The Secret Garden soon. I'm a ... A: Evan – Thank you for the question. The role of "Colin" in Lucy Simon's THE SECRET GARDEN is a ...
Singing	8/30/2008
Q: I am Jaylee, and I love to sing. Whenever I hear certain songs filled with emotion, it fills me with ... A: Jaylee – Thank you for the question and all the surrounding information. Before it is anything ...
broadway song for an alto?	8/28/2008
Q: So for my musical theatre class we are being asked to pick an obscure Broadway ballad that we can ... A: Rachel – Thank you for the question. Based on your description, I'm assuming that by "High C" you ...
Auditions for NINE--	8/28/2008
Q: I am a college student (and I think I have determined I am a mezzo- I played Rizzo in Grease, but ... A: Rebecca – Thank you for the question. If you can sing both "Marion" in THE MUSIC MAN and "Rizzo" ...
auditions for musicians	8/27/2008
Q: Could you tell me please whom I would contact to audition for a Broadway touring show? I am a ... A: Hey, Patrick – Thank you for the question. Every instrumentalist in a Broadway musical belongs to ...
another audition question	8/27/2008
Q: Hey sean, I am trying to audition for a part in a musical as part of a class assignment. I am not a ... A: Jessica – Thank you for the question. The term is: contralto. All my contraltos sing to at least ...
Conducting Broadway	8/26/2008
Q: Just so you know my background I recently finished my Math degree at La Sierra University, a small, ... A: Nicholas – Thank you for the question. I appreciate all the information. The first thing you are ...
OLIVER!	8/26/2008
Q: I am working on the production staff for a community theater production of OLIVER! I often have ... A: Therese – Thank you for the question. You don't need to re-invent the wheel. Listen to the ...
Bass/Soprano broadway duet	8/25/2008
Q: I'm looking for a super good Broadway song for me (bass) and my friend who is a soprano. If we could ... A: Matthew – Thank you for the question. Go to this web site: Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology ...
help with Beauty and the Beast audition	8/25/2008
Q: I am auditioning for the part of Belle in Beauty and the Beast at my school, and am wanting a good ... A: Kylee – Thank you for the question. The vocal range of "Belle" in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ...
Audition song for The Producers	8/24/2008
Q: I'm auditioning for the part of Franz Liebkind in The Producers and need an audition song. I'm a ... A: Mark – Thank you for the question. I have a better suggestion. Go to this website to purchase or ...
Audtion Piece?	8/24/2008
Q: First, thank you very much for reading my question! Second, my apologies for my lack of knowlege in ... A: Alex – Thank you for the question. Do you know the score of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE? My client ...
Annie	8/23/2008
Q: I'm a 15 year old Baritone and i have an audition in a couple of months for my schools production of ... A: Hey, Nicky – Thank you for the question. The role of "Rooster" in ANNIE sits high in the voice, ...
Auditioning for Once Upon A Mattress	8/23/2008
Q: My name is Trevor P and I'm a Junior in High School. My school is putting on Once Upon a Mattress ... A: Trevor – Thank you for the question and all the information. Nobody wants to hear a baritone ...
Jekyll&Hyde Audition	8/21/2008
Q: Like many others, I'm seeking advice on picking an appropriate song for an upcoming audition. I ... A: Steve – Thank you for the question. The dual role of "Jekyll & Hyde" requires a strong tenor. ...
acting in plays, singing	8/21/2008
Q: hey sean martinfeild hows it going? i just wanted to know were i could learn how to sing that well. ... A: Hey, Brianna – Thank you for the question. I don't know any professional singers who aren't ...
vocal performance	8/20/2008
Q: After I graduated from college I got scared about getting into the performing world because of ... A: Catherine – Thank you for the question. No matter how old you are or however many degrees you may ...
auditions...	8/20/2008
Q: my name is brigid, and i want to audition for my high school rendition of GREASE, but i don't have a ... A: Brigid – Thank you for the question. From your description, you may very well be a standard ...
Audition Songs	8/19/2008
Q: I have an audition for a Halloween varitety song and i was wondering what would be a good Halloween ... A: Nicky – Thank you for the question. Consider any of the following pop songs for Halloween: Bo ...
Audition for Into the Woods-Baker's Wife	8/18/2008
Q: When I was in second grade, my grandpa, who had been a singer, and musical theatre supporter for ... A: Emily – Thank you for the question and all the surrounding information. I appreciate and ...
poor voice quality	8/17/2008
Q: I am a 15 year old who loves musical theater. My acting is strong. My problem is that when I ... A: Grace – Thank you for the question. Why are you taking lessons from / why are your parents ...
Pirates of Penzance Acting Advice	8/17/2008
Q: I am a doctoral level vocal performance student (coloratura soprano) at a university and the first ... A: Megan – Thank you for the question. Your job as a coloratura soprano and, thus, a perpetual ...
audition songs	8/16/2008
Q: I am 16 years old and I go to a school that has a magnet program for performing arts. As you can ... A: Samantha – Thank you for the question. Let me help you, OK? Your job as a potential cast member ...
Stretching Range (Baritone)?	8/15/2008
Q: and thank you for reading my question. I've read many of your responses and have heard you many ... A: Mike – Thank you for the question. So why are you paying money to some teacher who cannot answer ...
Singing Range	8/15/2008
Q: I struggle with a limited range, having to flip into "falsetto" all the time, when I reached "the ... A: Eric – Thank you for the question. I believe you are working very hard. The question is – HOW? ...
Vocal Range	8/14/2008
Q: While this may be hard for you to answer over the internet, I'll try it. Im a 14 year old Baritone ... A: Tim – Thank you for the question. At 14, it's way too early for anyone to lock you into a ...
Female Auditioning for Jekyll and Hyde	8/14/2008
Q: I do not have a lot of time to prepare so I need to find a song quick that has 16 bars that are ... A: Brooke – Thank you for the question. Given your description you may very well prove to be a ...
I need a jazz piece to audition for Chicago.	8/13/2008
Q: I am eighteen years old and a soprano with a pretty decent range. I am also in desperate need of a ... A: Clarity – Thank you for the question. Consider any of the songs below. Follow the links to ...
first audition in a long time	8/13/2008
Q: I'm a 35-yr old Alto. I auditioned and sang in choir during college. I also sang in a community ... A: Kim – Thank you for the question. Are you referring to ONCE UPON A MATTRESS? The works of Gilbert ...
Broadway/Singing	8/12/2008
Q: I took your advice and i will start taking dance classes every tuesday in a couple of weeks. I'm ... A: Hey, Nicky – Thank you for the question. There is only one tip. It has multiple parts, of course. ...
Audition sons?	8/12/2008
Q: My friends are auditioning for the musical Scrooge at our church. The father is a baritone and the ... A: Linda – Thank you for the question. Tell your friends to follow the links to find the sheet music. ...
Belting and head voice.	8/11/2008
Q: Hey Sean. If you're reading this thanks so much for taking time to answer my question. I never had a ... A: Dan – Thank you for the question. Belting should not be confused with "forte" (or "loud", the ...
Auditioning for Wild Party	8/10/2008
Q: I am a mezzo with a belt to a high G. I will be a freshmen Musical Theatre major this fall in ... A: Rose – Thank you for the question. The roles of "Queenie" and "Kate" are both in the mezzo range, ...
In The Heights Audition	8/9/2008
Q: Hey Sean! I hope this message finds you well! My name is Brandon and I'm coming to you for your ... A: Hey, Brandon – Thank you for the question. The Broadway show IN THE HEIGHTS is packed with a ...
vocal coach and singing auditions	8/8/2008
Q: i would love to learn how to sing very good. well i can sing very good its just that i need to get ... A: Brianna – Thank you for the question. Thirteen is a great age to start taking a professional ...
Singing	8/8/2008
Q: I would love to take lessons with you, but the only problem is...i live in Texas. But if you could ... A: Nicky – Thank you for getting back to me. One of my clients played the role of "Drake" in HONK. ...
Song choice for Audition	8/7/2008
Q: I am auditioning for Bye Bye Birdie in about a month. I am going for the part of Rosie. I am a ... A: Sarah – Thank you for the question. My client portrayed "Rosie" in the touring company of BYE BYE ...
building my audition repertoire	8/7/2008
Q: I am a Chicago based singer/actor, and I need to build up my audition book! It's not that I don't ... A: Renee – Thank you for the question. I want you to get the following anthologies: Singer's Musical ...
Audition Song Suggestion- Help Needed, Quickly if Possible	8/6/2008
Q: I am auditioning for "Of Thee I Sing" and need a gershwin song to audition with. It needs to be ... A: Michelle – Thank you for the question. You can sing any Gershwin song you want in any key you ...
Audition Question	8/6/2008
Q: I am a mezzo-soprano with a range of G below middle C to F above high C. I am auditioning for Annie ... A: Erin – Thank you for the question. Whenever possible, choose another song by the same composer ...
Company Audition	8/5/2008
Q: First the information you need: I am a 23-year-old Soprano with a range from approximately A or G ... A: Izzy – Thank you for the question. Go for the role of "Amy" in Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY. ...
Singing	8/3/2008
Q: I hav a question about what part i am. I'm not sure if i am a tenor or baritone. I played a part ... A: Nicky – Thank you for the question. It's not always about what notes you hit in a song that ...
Sonng advice	7/31/2008
Q: My 12 year old son is beginning a 2 week intensive course in musical theatre, and is to come ... A: Barb – Thank you for the question. Consider the following: "Thou Swell" – A CONNECTICUT YANKEE ...
Please help me i wanna be an actress!!! Please!!!	7/31/2008
Q: I have a talent i can act very very good, it's not just me a lot of people tell me that too.But the ... A: Stefani – Thank you for the question. If you want to become an actress – whether in your country ...
audition song	7/30/2008
Q: my school is doing annie and i need to find an audition song, I am unsure as to what vocal part i am ... A: Kelsi – Thank you for the question. The role of "Sandy" in GREASE is that of the innocent ingénue ...
The Vocal Range	7/29/2008
Q: Im Kemi. As a singer, I always feel like reaching for the highest note, grabbing higher and higher ... A: Kemi – Thank you for the question. Everyone's voice can be classified into a particular category, ...
voice teacher	7/29/2008
Q: I live in South San Jose and am seeking a qualified voice teacher. I am 16. I was working with a ... A: Sasha – Thank you for the question. I am the reputable teacher you are looking for. I have ...
singing problems	7/28/2008
Q: I'm 18 and I really badly want to be a classical singer. I started taking lessons for the first time ... A: Erica – Great question. Thank you. If you are truly serious about pursuing a career in Classical ...
commedia del arte	7/28/2008
Q: I'm a grade 11 student in australia and i am in need of a few plots and story lines that coul be ... A: Elle – Thank you for the question. Sorry, but this is not my field of expertise. However, I do ...
Upcoming Beauty and The Beast Auditions	7/25/2008
Q: Ok so I am starting a little bit early but better safe then sorry. Im stuck on what character I ... A: Andrew – Thank you for the question. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST has all kinds of ensemble parts in ...
The Sound of Music Audition	7/24/2008
Q: Hey- I'm 13 and I'm auditioning for one of the children in the sound of music- I think Louisa is ... A: Jessi – Thank you for the question. For your audition as "Louisa" in SOUND OF MUSIC, sing another ...
Average male vocal chest range	7/22/2008
Q: I'm a bit discouraged with my limited range. I can only sing, in chest voice, from Eb2-G4, and even ... A: Andrew – Thank you for the question. It depends on whom you study with. My job as a ...
range or tonal quality?	7/20/2008
Q: I am doing a musical theatre course in college at the moment. In my group singing lessons, my ... A: Sam – Thank you for the question. All my tenors sing to High D. All my baritones sing to at least ...
Stereotype/Non ballad song	7/20/2008
Q: Sean, I am 17 and a tenor with a high note about A flat being my limit before going to falsetto. ... A: Matthew – Thank you for the question. If I were your vocal coach, the first thing we determine is ...
Male audition song suggestion for Zombie Prom.	7/19/2008
Q: Well i am having trouble trying to find a song to sing for my upcoming audition for Zombie Prom. And ... A: Christian – Thank you for the question. The four Js in ZOMBIE PROM – Jonny, Joey, Josh, and Jake – ...
where to start?	7/19/2008
Q: I'm 16 and I'm going to be a junior in high school this fall. I've recently started getting into ... A: Emma – Thank you for the question. I went to my first voice lesson when I was around 19. At the ...
What is my voice type?	7/18/2008
Q: I am currently in my third year of studying music at a university, and no one seems to be able to ... A: Amy – Thank you for the question. As long as you believe there is some working aspect of your ...
Audition songs for an original musical	7/18/2008
Q: I'm a 19 year old singer who is currently training in opera at the University of British Columbia. ... A: Michelle – Thank you for the question. Moving out of the Classical arena and into the Popular ...
School?	7/16/2008
Q: Hey there! So I'm currently attending college as a theatre major with an emphasis on acting. ... A: Caissie – Thank you for the question. I graduated as a Theatre Arts Major with an emphasis in ...
Audition Song - 16 bars	7/16/2008
Q: Struggling to find the right Alto/belter song, appropriate for an audition for Nuncrackers, for ... A: El – Thank you for the question. The role of "Sister Robert Anne" in Dan Goggin's NUNCRACKERS ...
Singing Sarah's Nella Fantasia	7/15/2008
Q: Good day. How would it be possible for a medium-ranged baritone (roughly A2-F#4) like me to reach ... A: Rassius – Thank you for the follow-through question. You are choosing to speak high. You can ...
singing and touring	7/15/2008
Q: I'm planning to be a professional singer and I would like to know more about what the life of a ... A: Hey, Liz – Thank you for the question. You are so right. Common sense and everyday ordinary life ...
musical theater song	7/14/2008
Q: This is silly and I really should know the answer but I just need help narrowing down a list. I am ... A: Hey, Milton – Thank you for the question. Let me help you, OK? If you want to involve yourself ...
Audition	7/14/2008
Q: I am a soprano and I can't find a song to sing for an audition. Nothing seems to fit my vocal range ... A: Melissa – Thank you for the question. Throw "Popular" from Stephen Schwartz's WICKED into the ...
developing vocal range and finding the best songs to sing	7/13/2008
Q: I am a 19 year old woman and I am learning the basics of vocal technique on my own. (I plan to get a ... A: Louisa – Thank you for the question. There is no such as being a "low mezzo/high alto". Moreover, ...
How late is too late?	7/12/2008
Q: Martinfield, I'm am hoping to enter college this fall as a musical theatre major, but am older than ... A: Christina – Thank you for your question. Ah, if only I had a crystal ball. My last piece of ...
Finding a good belting coach.	7/12/2008
Q: I've been singing for a while now; I'm 24, almost 25, and I have about 5 semesters of classical ... A: Michalina – Thank you for the question. Yes, I can help. In fact, I am the vocal coach in San ...
Audition songs for Hair -- Dionne role	7/11/2008
Q: I have been scouring your past advice in hopes of getting some idea of what I should do. I am going ... A: Nikki – Thank you for the question. I appreciate all the information. At this point in your ...
Oliver!	7/10/2008
Q: Martinfield. I would first like to say Thank You for your assistance in the past with audition ... A: Justin – Thank you for getting back to me. I am very happy to have helped you. "Older parts" are ...
age restrictions and roles	7/8/2008
Q: Okay, so I've been an aspiring professional singer since fourteen. Classical training began at ... A: Gabriella – Thank you for the question. I appreciate your sincerity and understand the ...
Singing Sarah's Nella Fantasia	7/7/2008
Q: Good day. How would it be possible for a medium-ranged baritone (roughly A2-F#4) like me to reach ... A: Rassius – Thank you for the question. Rassius, my friend, you aren't a "medium-ranged baritone". ...
Audition Song (The Producers)	7/7/2008
Q: I am interested in trying out for the show The Producers, but I don't have a clear idea on what to ... A: Taelon – Thank you for the follow-through and question about your friend. I believe what you are ...
Out of practice	7/6/2008
Q: My problem is this: In a very short amount of time, I have an audition to join a local musical ... A: Madeline – Thank you for the question. I'm sure you – and everybody else who reads this – can ...
Higher notes, range, or greater vocal intensity - what makes a better song / impression?	7/5/2008
Q: I have been singing for about 3 years after a couple people told me I had a good voice when they ... A: Tom – Thank you for the question. All my baritones exercise to a fully-voiced High A, some go ...
Mixed Register	7/5/2008
Q: Could you give me some scales to help me strengthen my mixed register. I have one or two, but I am ... A: Greg – Thank you for the question. I need some more information in order to help you. Tell me ...
Music- Singing	7/4/2008
Q: I have to sing a song in a concert at x-mas and i know it's slightly early to be practicing but i am ... A: Kaitlyn – Thank you for the question. It's never too early to start getting ready for the ...
voice part?	7/4/2008
Q: I'm 16 and have a voice range of low C 2 octaves below middle C to high A above middle C. I was ... A: Ian – Thank you for the question. No one is both a bass and a tenor. You are being switched ...
A Couple Longwinded Questions...Sorry!	7/3/2008
Q: You might remember me, the girl who was in You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, the girl with the ... A: Hannah – Thank you for another question. I remember our previous exchange and I maintain a file of ...
Audition Song (The Producers)	7/3/2008
Q: I am interested in trying out for the show The Producers, but I don't have a clear idea on what to ... A: Taelon – Thank you for the question. Go for "Leo Bloom". Your vocal range will accommodate all of ...
warming up	7/2/2008
Q: I have a question about warming up the voice. I am a tenor-from the United Kingdom. My range is ... A: Stuart – Thank you for re-submitting your question. The way you describe your exercises is very ...
Audition Song	7/1/2008
Q: I'm 15 and i have an audition for a Broadway review at a youth theater. I hav 2 questions: What ... A: Hey, Nicky – Thank you for the question. No one is both a tenor and a baritone. When it comes ...
How to find singing auditions	6/30/2008
Q: My just turned thirteen year old daughter is interested in a career in singing/theater. She ... A: Debbie – Thank you for the question. What does her teacher advise? Consider a radius of twenty ...
Broadway	6/30/2008
Q: I have stared in Musicals, and have been taking private voice lessons for two years. I have never ... A: David – Thank you for the question. The best advice I can give you is to do whatever you can to ...
warm up	6/29/2008
Q: I have a question about warming up the voice. I am a tenor-from the United Kingdom. My range is from ... A: anon – Thank you for contacting me. I appreciate the detailed descriptions of your exercises. A ...
help	6/29/2008
Q: I am a 45 years old man suffering from a pin in my throat afetr talcking more that one hour. Is is ... A: Aurax – Thank you for contacting me. I appreciate that you are having some difficulties, but I ...
Audition song for "You're a good man charlie brown"	6/28/2008
Q: I am going to audition for "You're a good man Charlie Brown" in the fall and I am looking for a ... A: Hey, Todd – Thanks for the question. I was in a troupe of understudies in the original production ...
may i shout?	6/27/2008
Q: ok, this might seem like a silly question but it's something i've always wondered: how do people ... A: Giankarlo – Thank you for the question. There's a great deal to consider when discussing shouting ...
Getting to a high C#	6/26/2008
Q: I've been taking voice for a few years now and my range was stretching until i got to around a G. I ... A: Ben – Thank you for the question. Are you a tenor? All my tenors sing to at least High C#, some ...
Musical Theater	6/25/2008
Q: I've always wanted to be in the musical CATS. I have a question, can you just be a dancer and not ... A: Lara – Thank you for the question. Let me help you – OK?! I believe you when you say you've ...
Audition Song	6/25/2008
Q: I'm going to be auditioning for a college production of Sunday in the Park with George in the fall. ... A: Lindsey – Thank you for the question. The role of "Dot" in Stephen Sondheim's SUNDAY IN THE PARK ...
Vocal Teacher	6/24/2008
Q: my name is Elizabeth and i'm one class away from recieving an AA Degree in Musical Theater at my ... A: Elizabeth – Thank for your question. The first thing to do is consult with the college or ...
vocal study in orange county	6/24/2008
Q: I'm 20 and I was a vocal major at the University of North Texas up until this past may, when I moved ... A: Christine – Thank you for your letter. I appreciate what you are saying. First reaction? It's ...
Break	6/23/2008
Q: I am 15 and I break at the D sharp above middle C. My break is very obvious and to be frank sounds ... A: Eric – Thank you for the question. As a professional singer I know the work it takes to increase ...
Help!	6/23/2008
Q: I have just started to get my mother warmed up to the fact that I want to be a professional singer. ... A: Denim – Thank you for the question. You won't always be as young as you are. Someday you may be ...
Audition Song Suggestions	6/22/2008
Q: (I actually didn't even realize I clicked on that button, there was no reason for it!) My local ... A: Caleb – Thank you for the question. "Leaf Coneybear" in William Finn's 25th Annual Putnam County ...
Range	6/21/2008
Q: Ever since I heard josh groban I've wanted a higher range. I know he's doesn't have very good ... A: Greg – Yes. And 16-measure excerpts from two songs of your choice. Pick something that includes ...
audition for grease	6/20/2008
Q: my name is katie and i am 17. There is an audition for grease and i was hoping to try for the role ... A: Katie – Thank you for the question. Listen to the Original Broadway Cast Recording. Keep in mind ...
Audition Song	6/19/2008
Q: I am 14 and I am going to audition for the Cincinnati Children's Theatre and I need an audition ... A: Abby – Thank you for the question. "Much More" from THE FANTASTICKS is a wonderful song. Speaking ...
Screaming for a Role	6/19/2008
Q: I'm auditioning for the role of Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka. In her solo, "I Want It Now", she has to ... A: Katie – Thank you for the question. Even great opera singers have to scream every now and then. ...
audition help please.	6/18/2008
Q: I'm auditioning for Grease in a couple of days. I am hoping to either land the role of Sandy or ... A: Jenna – Thank you for the question. Everyone needs more than a couple of days to prepare for an ...
Peter Pan auditions	6/18/2008
Q: I'm auditioning for both the part of Peter and Wendy. I just finished performing in Seussical jr. ... A: Caitlin – Thank you for the question. Take your copy of "On My Own" – throw it into the shredder. ...
Song Choice	6/17/2008
Q: My 8 year old daughter wants to compete in a local talent show, she has a great singing voice....any ... A: Angie – Thank you for the question. What does your daughter sing around the house? Who and what ...
How much will lessons change?	6/16/2008
Q: Hey, just wondering - I'd love to be a singer and I'm considering getting opera lessons, but right ... A: Robert – Thank you for the follow-through question. Learning "opera technique" includes learning ...
Range	6/16/2008
Q: Ever since I heard josh groban I've wanted a higher range. I know he's doesn't have very good ... A: Greg – Thank you for the question. It's a combination of all your considerations. All my ...
High School Musical Audition	6/15/2008
Q: Ok this is sort of a long so forgive me I have been in a Musical production (Aida) but have never ... A: Brian – Thank you for the question. Congratulations. I'm the coach who can work you through the ...
Range	6/14/2008
Q: I enjoy singing but I don't know exactly what the name of my range is(tenor, baritenor, etc.)I can ... A: Kurt – Thank you for the question. I'm assuming what you mean is the two octave range between Low ...
any hope for a non-belt alto?	6/13/2008
Q: my name is natalie, 16, and first of all, i feel TRUELY blessed to have stumbled upon an answer that ... A: Natalie – Thank you for the question. Let me help you – OK?! It's time to get out of your dreams ...
Hair	6/13/2008
Q: I'm allie and I am 18 years old. I just got accepted to a nationally recognized program for musical ... A: Allie – Thank you for the question. The vast majority of Pop/Rock singers have your range. None ...
Audition songs	6/12/2008
Q: I am Shelby and I am auditioning for The Secret Garden. I am very pettite and would love the role of ... A: Shelby – Thank you for the question. There is no "perfect song" that will land anybody whatever ...
How much will lessons change?	6/11/2008
Q: Hey, just wondering - I'd love to be a singer and I'm considering getting opera lessons, but right ... A: Robert – Thank you for the question. The only reason to study Opera is because you want to devote ...
Classical Soprano Auditioning for Musical	6/10/2008
Q: I'm a soprano with classical training looking to audition for a role in 1776. While I'm very much ... A: Ann – Thank you for the question. And you want to be in "1776" because — ? There is one ...
Summer School	6/10/2008
Q: This summer i am going to take part in a musical theatre summer school in London. For the summer ... A: Jay – Thank you for the question. The term "contrasting songs" can mean a variety of things. It ...
Broadway	6/9/2008
Q: I'm a fifteen year old male and my goal is to be a performer on Broadway or in a Tour of a Broadway ... A: Hey, Nicky – Thank you for the question. Here's what I say in my book – "Having a job is better ...
Good audition pieces for young bass	6/9/2008
Q: My name's Benny and I'm a 16 year old bass looking for a good audition piece for choir placement. ... A: Benny – Thank you for the question. Be wary of advice about "vocal damage". Obviously, a great ...
Disney?	6/6/2008
Q: Everyone says I have a lovely voice and that I'm a drama queen. I kind of want to work for Disney ... A: Rose – Thank you for the question. The first thing you want to do is expand your horizons way ...
soprano/tenor duets	6/5/2008
Q: My husband, a tenor, and I, a soprano are getting back into singing at age 50. We are looking for ... A: Debbie – Thank you for the question. What a great idea! Now all you need is enough material to ...
Musical theatre	6/4/2008
Q: I love musical theatre and I was wondering whether you could tell me what parts in which shows would ... A: Hannah – Thank you for the question. At an audition, every singer must prove their legitimate ...
Vocal Trios	6/4/2008
Q: I have 3-voice students, all age 14, 2-boys and 1-girl who want to put together a few trios for a ... A: Carol – Thank you for the question. Wow! Lots of variables to deal with. Check out the score and ...
Musical Theatre	6/3/2008
Q: My name is Amanda and my dream is to have a professional career on Broadway and I was just curious ... A: Amanda – Thank you for the question. I have prepared a number of my young clients for their ...
What to do with my voice?	6/2/2008
Q: I am a Bass/Baritone with a range from E3-G5 (chest range) located in Provo, UT. I have had minimal ... A: Jordan – Thank you for all the information. It will help me to better answer your basic question. ...
Classical Song Needed for Callback.	6/1/2008
Q: I recently auditioned for Disney's Beauty and the Beast and received a callback with a side and was ... A: Jenna – Thank you for the question. Obviously, it all depends on your musical ability. The songs ...
Finding the right vocal coach	6/1/2008
Q: I have twin 11 yr old daughters and both love to sing and the act. This year the both were cast in ... A: Gus – Thank you for the question. Looks like you're going to have to re-locate to the San ...
Back To The 80s Audition	5/31/2008
Q: I have an audition coming up for the Musical, Back To The 80s! I was wondering what a good audition ... A: Jacob – Thank you for the question. Let's consider your vocal description as a tenor/baritone (or ...
Into the Woods audition	5/31/2008
Q: Martinfield, My high school is doing Into the Woods as our fall musical this upcoming year and I ... A: Alexandria – Thank you for the question. The role of "The Witch" in INTO THE WOODS is a ...
Audition song	5/30/2008
Q: my name is Sharon. I am 27. I took a specialized performing arts program in highschool, but I ... A: Sharon – Thank you for the question. It is never too late to return to your passions or to start ...
work!	5/30/2008
Q: I am a professional singer/actor/dancer from Florida. I have worked at a couple of theme parks, and ... A: Felicia – Thank you for the question. Just Google: auditions, (the name of your city), – and see ...
How old is too old?	5/29/2008
Q: I am a 40 year old soprano (my comfortable range is C4-C6, although I can go down to A5 if I have to ... A: Leah – Thank you for a great question. I have clients older than you that are getting back out ...
Soprano musical theatre parts	5/29/2008
Q: I'm a classic soprano and I love musical theatre and I'm currently looking for new songs and ... A: -x-elphaba-x- Thank you for the question. "Characters you could play" depends on much more than ...
an audition for high school musical	5/28/2008
Q: I'm looking to audition for high school musical. ( I know thats pretty sad but I do this summer ... A: Rachel – Thank you for the question. I would not pay to go – nor would I pay for my child to go – ...
The "high" Soprano	5/27/2008
Q: Have you ever heard of a term referring to the soprano who can sing up to f6 or higher that means ... A: Casey – Thank you for the question. There is no such thing as an "alto soprano". The role of "The ...
need audition song for theater production	5/27/2008
Q: I'm a 22 year old african american female and I am in preparation of auditioning for Evil dead: the ... A: Ashley – Thank you for the question. Rock doesn't get more "old timey" than the '50s. Consider ...
Songs for Alto Range	5/26/2008
Q: I love to sing, and have performed a lot in my life. My voice is in the alto range. My problem is ... A: Ellen – Thank you for the question. The vast majority of female pop singers are altos of one sort ...
male/female duets	5/24/2008
Q: My best friend and I have both worked professionally in the entertainment industry as ... A: Felicia – Thank you for the question. Listen to the mp3 sample available of "Sometimes I'm Happy" ...
Tryout Questions/Finding Voice Quality	5/24/2008
Q: I am 19 years old and I just finished my first year of college. I became a Music Education major ... A: Jason – Thank you for the question and all the information. The role of "Jack" in Sondheim's INTO ...
west side story audition help	5/23/2008
Q: I'm auditioning for west side story and im going for the part of anita. i have to sing 2 contrasting ... A: Krystle – Thank you for the question. Go to this website: http://www.radiotower.com/cat-latin.html ...
Tenor audition song for Les Miserables	5/22/2008
Q: Sean, one of our local houses (LORT B) is auditioning for a regional production of Les Mis in a ... A: Hey, George – Thank you for the question. I work with many singers whose first experiences include ...
broadway auditions	5/21/2008
Q: i have two questions. i am 15 years old. and i know that there are probably few parts for a girl of ... A: Kathryn – Thank you for the question. Most coloraturas starve while waiting for a good Broadway ...
HELP	5/20/2008
Q: I have to sing a song with high notes in my chest voice; how do i do that? A: Lexi – Thank you for the question. It's very vague. I need to know your vocal category, i.e., ...
Songs for a Baritone?	5/20/2008
Q: I have been acting for a little bit doing straight theater but I'm interested in auditioning for a ... A: Xiaolong – Thank you for the question. The range you describe puts you right into the baritone ...
i need a blues song to sing	5/19/2008
Q: HEY HEY HEY! I am auditioning for a show that has asked me to sing 16 bars of a "blues" song...which ... A: Hey, Milan! Thank you for the question. Check out samples of these titles as well as other songs ...
Musical theatre vocal audition	5/18/2008
Q: I'm resubmitting this per your request that I make this public and share the answer with others who ... A: Barb – Thank you for the question. Twelve-year-old boys with un-changed voices can sing most ...
Audition Choice	5/18/2008
Q: I will be auditioning in October time for Musical Theatre schools and I am strugling with chosing ... A: Amber – Thank you for the question. The job of a true lyric coloratura soprano is to demonstrate ...
female duets	5/16/2008
Q: I am signing a duet with another girl from my chorous. I am a soprano and she signs alto, both of us ... A: Laura – Thank you for the question. With the exception of the duets from NORMA and MADAMA ...
choosing a song	5/15/2008
Q: I'm looking for a song to sing for a school talent show for 2 girls; one 13, one 10. do you have any ... A: Jessica – Thank you for the question. I assume you've done all your research on "Duets for girls ...
singing	5/15/2008
Q: i want to sing for a career and im not sure how to go about it. i have been singing all my life. any ... A: Nora – Thank you for the question. It's extremely vague. I don't have a clue as to how old you ...
Song for King and I	5/14/2008
Q: I am auditioning for the King and I soon and need help choosing a song. I have heard that you ... A: Kristie – Thank you for the question. Whenever possible, it's always a good idea to sing another ...
How can I sing low?	5/13/2008
Q: I need to sing some really low notes for a talent show, but I just can't seem to reach them. I am a ... A: Lizzy – Thank you for the question. I have no idea what you mean by really low notes or pretty ...
Zombie Prom	5/12/2008
Q: My school has just announced that they are doing zombie prom next year as a show. Auditions aren't ... A: Hey, Ryan – Thank you for the question. Between now and the auditions in August you really want to ...
amateur singer	5/12/2008
Q: i am a typical high school student. i am undergoing some training but i need a few pointers from ... A: David – Thank you for your question. No one can learn "How To Sing" with a few pointers on an ...
Altos in Footloose?	5/11/2008
Q: Martinfield, I've read a few of your previous responses to questions concerning "Footloose", (as ... A: Ariel – Thank you for the question. "Ariel" in FOOTLOOSE sings to 4th-line D. Many alto-belters ...
Audition Song	5/11/2008
Q: I'm a baritone and I'm having trouble finding a good audition song. I need a verse and a chorus of ... A: Josh! Thank you for the question. It's rather vague. What are you auditioning for? A specific ...
Hoarseness/Laryngitis?	5/9/2008
Q: I'm not a trained singer and don't have any extensive background in vocals. Music has been is in my ... A: Hey, Jamiel – Thank you for the question. I am not in the position to give either medical or ...
Into the Woods audition	5/9/2008
Q: my local community theatre is going to do Into the Woods and auditions are in a month. I know it's a ... A: Fiorella – Thank you for the question. "Cinderella" in Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS is descrbed as a ...
Good audition songs	5/8/2008
Q: =] I'm 14, and trying out for a play soon. I'm mainly an alto, but I sing soprano very well too. I ... A: Laura – Thank you for the follow-through. Go to this web site: ...
Conservatories and Music Theory	5/8/2008
Q: My name is Laura and I am a junior in high school. I have been singing in various choirs and ... A: Laura – Thank you for the question. I assume you're familiar with the quotation, "Be afraid. Be ...
frustrated	5/7/2008
Q: I am a junior in high school and I have been taking voice lessons/performing in musical theater ... A: I would sure like to hear these friends of yours who have "extremely developed voices". Send me ...
Good audition songs	5/6/2008
Q: =] I'm 14, and trying out for a play soon. I'm mainly an alto, but I sing soprano very well too. I ... A: Hannah – Thank you for the question. What's the audition? Your job is to sing a song appropriate ...
Westside story audition	5/6/2008
Q: I'm auditioning for Westside story at my college and I am not sure what song I should sing. I will ... A: Luke – Thank you for the question. "Tony" in WEST SIDE STORY is a tenor. Your job at the audition ...
singing	5/4/2008
Q: my name is carly, and in about a week and a half i will be singing, notice me horton from seussical, ... A: Carly – Thank you for the question. You are nervous because you are not "practicing" to your ...
song lyrics	5/3/2008
Q: I am looking for an old song, sung back in the vaudeville days. I believe one of the lines is "bring ... A: Nancy – Thank you for the question. The song title is: Throw Him Down, McCloskey. It was written ...
Confused! Help?	5/3/2008
Q: My name is Carmen, and I need some help! Theater is my passion. I love to sing and act, and I want ... A: Carmen – Thank you for the question. Carmen, my friend, the reason you are confused is that you do ...
Range?	5/2/2008
Q: So my question is one I've been struggling to get answered for years now and that is WHat am I?! ... A: Kasee – Thank you for the question. Here's my best advice: Close your checkbook. Get a new ...
Starting in Opera	5/1/2008
Q: I am interested in learning to sing Opera. I am 18 and have no voice training what so ever, but I ... A: Michelle – Thank you for the question. Yes, I can help you. But it's with the total understanding ...
Duet	4/30/2008
Q: I'm lauren and I'm trying to find a good, slow song to sing with my sister for a performance. She's ... A: Lauren – Thank you for the question. Consider arranging Harold Arlen's "Blues In The Night". It's ...
italian opera duet	4/29/2008
Q: My friend Elena and I are looking for an Italian opera duet to get extra credit in italian. We are ... A: Meagan – Thank you for the question. Consider these duets from operas by Handel: ALCINA – Verdi ...
HELP!	4/28/2008
Q: Sean, I am auditioning for the musical at my college in Louisiana. ITs my first audition and I ... A: Caroline – Thank you for the question. Your job at an audition is to prove your vocal category, ...
Singing with emotion/passion	4/28/2008
Q: my questions pertains to singing with emotion/passion. I enjoy singing ballads and songs about ... A: Kenneth – Thank you for the question. I understand what you are asking. The simple fact is – no ...
Raing my vocal range	4/26/2008
Q: I am 19 and in college with a voice proficiency in music ministries. I travel with an ensemble tour ... A: Jeremy – Thank you for a great letter. I truly appreciate all the information. Throughout my ...
Pageant song	4/25/2008
Q: I'm in a beauty pageant and as my talent I chose to sing, only problem is I have no idea what to ... A: Hey, Chels – Thank you for the question. I'm a big fan of beauty pageants – especially those that ...
nunsense audition	4/25/2008
Q: my friend recommended you after you had helped her with an audition song. In a month my high school ... A: Samantha – Consider Irving Berlin's "There's No Business Like Show Business" (ANNIE GET YOUR GUN) ...
Vocal Range and Consistency	4/24/2008
Q: I am 19 and in college with a voice proficiency in music ministries. I travel with an ensemble ... A: Jeremy – Thank you for a great letter. I appreciate all the information. Throughout my entire ...
How to strengthen a break in my register	4/24/2008
Q: I'm 20 years old and have been singing for almost ten years now - mostly in the Music Theatre genre. ... A: Racheal – Thank you for the question. Most everyone groans at the mere mention of yet another ...
Vocal range and vocal fach	4/23/2008
Q: My name is Tandile Tshangela from South Africa, I am just a pop singer, i hope you wont mind helping ... A: Tandile – Thank you for the question. All my baritones exercise to a fully-voiced and balanced ...
nunsense audition	4/22/2008
Q: my friend recommended you after you had helped her with an audition song. In a month my high school ... A: Samantha – Thank you for the question. Choosing monologues is a very subjective process and not my ...
Audition ideas	4/21/2008
Q: I'm a 24 year old male singer from Ontario Canada. I have been in 4 amateur community musicals ... A: Chris – Thank you for the question. Congratulations on your past successes. You need to expand ...
Need help with song choices?!!	4/21/2008
Q: I have 2 questions if you can please respond back to me. 1, I have a voice recital in June and I am ... A: Lauren – Thank you for the question. The point of a Voice Recital is to display your wares as a ...
audition music for musicals, over 50, "brush up your shakespeare range"	4/19/2008
Q: Although I started this year trying to get voiceover work, I thought I might give a try to ... A: Hey, Ed! Thanks for the question. It has to start somewhere, right?! Fifty is a great age to ...
My First Musical Theatre Auditions	4/18/2008
Q: I have done plenty of straight plays, but I'm auditioning for both "You're Good Man Charlie Brown" ... A: Catherine – Thank you for the question. For "Dorothy" consider: Zing went the strings of my heart ...
The Music Man	4/17/2008
Q: I have an audition for Marian Paroo in The Music Man (at my high school) in two weeks. In addition ... A: Allison – Thank you for the question. Allison, my friend, what makes you so confident that you can ...
Singing Low Notes	4/17/2008
Q: I am 64 and once I had ambitions as a singer (Bass baritone or bass), but truthfully, after entering ... A: Hey, Geoff – Thank you for the question. My oldest client will be 82 this year. He is a true ...
Musical Theater	4/16/2008
Q: I was just wondering, if you wanted to be in musical theater do you have to major it when your in ... A: First of all, you need to improve your grammar and spelling in order to get into college. No matter ...
Looking for a Theatrical Bass Song for solo	4/16/2008
Q: I'm 17 and i go to this arts school. I'm in the drama program and we have an assignment coming up in ... A: Joseph – Thank you for the question. All my legitimate basses sing to Bass C, some go lower. A ...
auditions	4/15/2008
Q: I am auditioning for a part in FOOTLOOSE. I am 14 years old, 6 ft. tall and currently have a ... A: Zach – Thank you for the question. It doesn't get more versatile than Fred Astaire in EASTER ...
alto lead shows	4/15/2008
Q: I'm 15 years old and in a typical high school drama club. I was wondering if you could recommend ... A: Kara – Thank you for the question. I am a minimalist when it comes to Theatre. I would much ...
Teenagers and High Notes	4/14/2008
Q: Martinfield, I'm a teenage girl who loves to sing and wants to make one of her majors (admittedly ... A: Rachel – Thank you for the follow-through question. Don't wait for some teacher to assign you ...
break.	4/13/2008
Q: im 14, and i want to know my vocal type. i can reach all of the notes up to the high G, but my vocal ... A: Tiffany – Thank you for the question. Speaking in treble clef, I believe what you mean is that you ...
Musical theatre career	4/13/2008
Q: ) I'm 19 years old, from Israel. Have 3 years in the army ahead of me, later planning to go to ... A: Hey, Nad – Thank you for the follow-through. Our Armed Forces maintain a very select group of ...
Operatic Voices	4/12/2008
Q: Martinfield, For some time now I've been in love with the world of opera, and am particularly ... A: Rachel – Great question. Thank you. Not everyone is a complete fan of Maria Callas. No matter ...
Finding a Scene and Song	4/12/2008
Q: Mr. Martinfield. In my musical theater class at school, me and two other class mates (all three of ... A: Maya – Thank you for the question. Wow! That's a complex assignment. I suppose you weren't given ...
Gotta cold, have to sing, what to do?	4/11/2008
Q: Help! I am singing in Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in one week. I have a cold - head cold - ... A: Ben – Thanks for the question. Please read my previous responses (4/12) to Jackie and Maddy. We ...
voices for play	4/11/2008
Q: I'm working with some 9-13yrs olds in a skit. We keep telling them to speak up project their voice, ... A: Sandy – Thank you for the question. Your job is to show them HOW. First, it's all about Identity ...
Voice problems	4/10/2008
Q: I am 14 years old and a soprano. Whenever I sing lately my throat becomes very dry and sore, it ... A: Maddy – Thank you for a well-stated question. As a professional singer and vocal coach I ...
Guys and Dolls	4/10/2008
Q: Currently I am in our production of 'Guys and Dolls' playing the role of Sarah Brown, which as I'm ... A: Jackie – Great question. Thank you. Welcome to the world of being a singer! As with the dancer's ...
duets	4/9/2008
Q: i was wondering if you had any duets for two girls a soprano and an alto. thanks so much A: Hilary – Thank you for the question. I'm sure you have already found the available Broadway duets. ...
Teenagers and High Notes	4/9/2008
Q: Martinfield, I'm a teenage girl who loves to sing and wants to make one of her majors (admittedly ... A: Rachel – Thank you for a great question. Some self-styled teachers don't know beans. Go to this ...
I need acting	4/8/2008
Q: I love acting and it is my dream to audition for any type of theater act, however because i'm only ... A: Luli – Thank you for the question. I'm a professional singing teacher and vocal coach in San ...
Musical theatre career	4/8/2008
Q: ) I'm 19 years old, from Israel. Have 3 years in the army ahead of me, later planning to go to ... A: Nad – Thank you for a great letter. Anything can happen in three years – including changing your ...
Alto or Mezzo?	4/7/2008
Q: I am an 18 year old girl and I have been going through serious vocal training for the past two ... A: Carolyn – Thank you for the follow-through question. Training for an operatic career means that ...
desperate need finding a song, preferably ballad	4/6/2008
Q: Sorry to bother you. I am 18 years old and a Senior in my High School. I love to sing, I do the ... A: Lauren – Thank you for the question. You are not bothering me. There is no such thing as changing ...
Seussical	4/5/2008
Q: I plan on auditioning for a production of Seussical Jr. I'm not sure which part I want though. I ... A: Liz – Thank you for the question. If the Director pushes you against the wall and says, "OK, Liz – ...
Once Upon a Mattress Lady Larkin Audition Song	4/5/2008
Q: I have an audition coming up in a month and a half for 'Once Upon A Mattress'. I am a soprano, so I ... A: Jen – Thank you for the question. Throw that crap from THE LITTLE MERMAID into the shredder and ...
Choosing a Method of Singing Teaching	4/4/2008
Q: I am trying to choose a singing instructor who can help me reach my full potential. What is Bel ... A: Elizabeth – Thank you for the question. I was a trained musician, an experienced actor, and in my ...
upcoming generals audition	4/4/2008
Q: This is my first time using, so here it goes! I'm 21 years old, living in Seattle, Wa. and I have ... A: Briana – Thank you for the question. A general audition must be about YOU. What you are telling ...
Art is Calling for Me	4/3/2008
Q: My niece is a senior and will be singing "Art is Calling for Me" at a state competition soon. We ... A: Suzanne – Thank you for the question. I am a big fan of the operettas of Victor Herbert. "The ...
Alto or Mezzo?	4/2/2008
Q: I am an 18 year old girl and I have been going through serious vocal training for the past two ... A: Carolyn – Thank you for a well-expressed question. The terms alto, low alto, and mezzo soprano ...
Alto Audition Songs	4/2/2008
Q: I am a theatre major at LSU and I have an audition for HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL coming up in May. We were ... A: Jori – Thank you for the question. LSU is doing HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL — ? Jori, my friend, the best ...
Wrong Singing Teacher?	4/1/2008
Q: I won't mention any names here of course. I have no desire to dis anybody, just to find the best ... A: Elizabeth – Thank you for the posting. I appreciate all the information. You spent how many ...
Auditions	4/1/2008
Q: Bonjour! My name is Lauren. I'm a 19 year old singer; I've been training for 6 years with a very ... A: Lauren – Thank you for the question. First explore the available information on ...
In-Between Types	3/31/2008
Q: Martinfield, I am a 22 year old lyric coloratura soprano, pursuing a career in musical theater. I ... A: Cassandra – Thank you for a great question. Let's cut to the chase and assume we're talking about ...
Creating a Characters Vocal	3/30/2008
Q: I am currently casted as Becky Two-Shoes in ur high school production of Urinetown. The only ... A: Em – Thank you for a great question. Anyone who can carry a tune can sing in URINETOWN. You ...
singing	3/30/2008
Q: I hope take on singing as a professional job, but many people I have asked say that I probably wont ... A: Michelle – Thank you for the question. First of all, there is no "Singing Industry". There is no ...
audition piece	3/29/2008
Q: I am auditioning for a female acappella group at my college, and I sing in the mezzo-soprano range. ... A: Annie – Thank you for the question. The vast majority of contemporary pop female artists sing in ...
Soprano and Lyric Baritone Duets	3/29/2008
Q: I'm a light lyric baritone (21 years old) and my girlfriend is a soprano, (also 21), and we're ... A: Garry – Thank you for the question. You are correct in there not being a wealth of duets for ...
i am a baritone. can i sing tenor?	3/28/2008
Q: i really want to singing like brad nowell of sublime. Who sounded raspy and boisterious scream like ... A: Peter – Thanks for the question. All my baritones exercise between at least Low G and High A, ...
sing sweet and boisterous	3/28/2008
Q: I am taking voice lessons and i am singing 2 or 3 times a week. I have gotten an A and a B in the ... A: Hey, Peter – Thank you for the posting. "Singing beautifully" comes with Time. By the time you ...
Suggested short stage works for students	3/27/2008
Q: I am a third year vocal student from Australia. About 5 or so of my peers would like to put ... A: Emma – Thank you for the question. Go to this website: www.mtishows.com Click on any of the ...
Audition song selection?	3/27/2008
Q: Sean, I am a sophmore undergraduate student who will be auditioning for the Gilbert and Sullivan ... A: Quillen – Thank you for the question. If you are a Soprano, there is no way you can sing in the ...
Reading Music	3/26/2008
Q: Sean. On the 25th I had an audition with a high school choir teacher who is board certified in ... A: Elena – Thank you for a great question. The first thing to consider is that you at 14 are ...
no experience	3/25/2008
Q: My daughter (age 10) has been asked to audition for a musical and to perform a song in another show. ... A: Bren – Thank you for the question. I am assuming the audition notice specifically stated to bring ...
Voice/musical theater	3/24/2008
Q: I am 15 years old and really would like to start musical theater. In the past I've taken dance ... A: Alana – Thank you for the questions. I appreciate all your concerns. I want you to read my ...
Learning Healthy/Strong Voice Technique	3/24/2008
Q: Hey! I'm a Theater Major that has always been limited to straight plays due to my inexperience in ... A: David – Thank you for the questions. They are all about one thing. You need to become a musician. ...
Training in a small town	3/23/2008
Q: Sir, I am a sixteen-year-old singer/actress who really wants to do musical theatre and possibly ... A: Abby – Thank you for a great question. Answer: Work on getting yourself out of Nashville and into ...
Countertenor voice placement	3/23/2008
Q: (Sorry this is going to be a long post as I have to lay some background... sorry in advance!) I am ... A: Justin – Thank you for your basic question and colorful biography. Justin, my friend, your ...
Reauditioning for Musical Theater Colleges	3/20/2008
Q: So this past year (2007-2008) I spent countless hours stressing over college auditions. After ... A: Robert – Thank you for your question and all the surrounding information. Your issues are not ...
Soprano to an Alto	3/20/2008
Q: I'm seventeen, a senior in High school and recently I got demoted in our school play Footloose. I ... A: Melinda – Thank you for the question. "Golde" in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is classified as ...
Audition for Musical Theatre Program	3/17/2008
Q: I am 20 years old and preparing for an audition for a musical theatre program at Sheridan College in ... A: Marian – Thank you for the question. Outside of a novelty song or a period costume show, sopranos ...
Audition Song for "GYPSY"	3/16/2008
Q: I'm a 25 year old Baritone, and I'm auditioning for a production of GYPSY. What song/songs would you ... A: Hey, Dan – Thanks for the question Whenever possible, it's always a good idea to sing another song ...
Auditioning for THE FULL MONTY	3/16/2008
Q: You seem to give great advice, so I thought I'd email you with my query. I'm a recent college ... A: Dan- Thank you for the question. THE FULL MONTY is an amazingly funny show. Time to look your ...
Disney auditions!	3/15/2008
Q: I am preparing to audition for Disney musicals including Mary Poppins, The Lion King, The Little ... A: Brynne – Thank you for the question. Consider any of the following songs. Also check out the ...
college	3/15/2008
Q: I am a junior in highschool and I am having troulbe finding what college/university I want to go to. ... A: Cassondra – Thank you for a well-expressed question. I appreciate all the information. By now, ...
vocal range	3/14/2008
Q: I'm 15 and i am classified as baritone by my choir teacher. I was thinking about singing in a band, ... A: Hey, Josh – Thank you for the question. Not every 15-year-old guy classified as a "baritone" in a ...
Audition songs for mature women	3/13/2008
Q: Good morning... I am trying to find some good songs for mature women (late 50's). Low alto voice. I ... A: Sherry – Being the "someone" you are writing to – today is Day #1 of a new lease on life in musical ...
sound of music	3/12/2008
Q: I am 14 years old auditioning for a role in the Sound of Music. It is professional Theater and the ... A: Elizabeth – Thank you for the question. "Liesl" is the role of an ingénue – which means, her ...
Need Help Deciding a Audition Piece	3/12/2008
Q: I'm auditioning for Les Miserables School Edition and I need a few choices of songs to audition ... A: Daniel – Thank you for the question. "Javert" in LES MISERABLES is written for a baritone. Your ...
Jaw Tension	3/11/2008
Q: My name is Roy and I I'm from the Bay Area in California. I am a very involved choir student ... A: Roy – Thank you for the question. Open your mouth! Simple. Learn your scales from one end of ...
help in musical career	3/10/2008
Q: I actually have two questions. And I am kind of young to be asking some of these questions now,but I ... A: Kelvin – Thank you for the question. Musicians join musicians' unions by signing-up and paying ...
Audition Song?	3/10/2008
Q: I want to audition for the musical Bare, which is a pop opera. The audition notice said to sing a ... A: Samantha – Thank you for the question. You can sing any of your favorite Pop/Rock songs. The vast ...
Getting Started	3/7/2008
Q: I am new to the San Francisco scene. I lived in Canada for the past 17 yrs during which I made a ... A: Hey, Johnny – Thank you for the question. Here is how "Google" can work for you. Paste in: ...
Minnie Fay Audition	3/7/2008
Q: Greetings. I am currently thinking about auditioning for Hello Dolly. My hopes are that I will get ... A: Patricia – Thank you for the question. The role of "Minnie Fay" in HELLO, DOLLY is really fun. ...
CONTEMPORARY!	3/6/2008
Q: I have a problem. I am a 14 year old girl who sings classically. I have done 4 classical singing ... A: H – Thank you for the question. "All I want for Christmas" as sung by Olivia Olson sounds like a ...
beginning voice	3/6/2008
Q: Hey Sean, I am a baritone at the beginner level. I have to choose a piece of musical theater music ... A: Nick – Thank you for the question. Consider any of the following baritone songs: How To Handle A ...
Audition for Summerstock	3/5/2008
Q: I have been looking through all of these questions and have tried to find an answer that I could use ... A: Kayla – Thank you for the question. Throw that 16-measure audition book away. Not even in the ...
Ballad Vs Uptempo	3/4/2008
Q: I've always understood the difference between a ballad and an uptempo song to be a difference in ... A: Marley – Thank you for the question. Generally speaking – ballads are most often a solo number and ...
Vocal advice	3/3/2008
Q: I have asked a question previously and would now like to ask, how much time should I be spending ... A: Ruth – Thank you for the question. My first piece of advice is to turn your exercise CD into a ...
Soprano, Mezzo, Alto Balance	3/3/2008
Q: Sean. I have two questions, so I guess I'll start with the long one. I'm 14 and our school ... A: Kelly – Great question. Thank you. Your vocals can always be strengthened. The term "quickly" is ...
uptempo low alto audition piece	3/2/2008
Q: I have an audition for Brigadoon at a local professional theatre coming up in April. The ... A: Amy – Thank you for the question. "My Mother's Wedding Day" from BRIGADOON has a 1½ – octave range ...
All around voice question	3/1/2008
Q: Okay so I'm a 17 year old bass, and every time I sing I strain. No matter what register it's in. ... A: Hey, Brandon – Thank you for a great question. As a professional singer and vocal coach I know how ...
Ragtime audition	3/1/2008
Q: Hey Sean, There is a community theater in the area that will shortly be holding auditions for ... A: Logan – Thank you for the question. You have an impressive list of credits. It's good to know you ...
downloads	2/29/2008
Q: I need the soundtrack for "the mystery of Edwin drood" and fast. Is there a website I can buy it or ... A: Kelly – Thank you for the question. Sorry – but I'm not always available for emergency responses. ...
auditions for Into the Woods	2/29/2008
Q: I believe I emailed a question last week and have