BEL CANTO NOTES
News and Ideas from the
First of a new series-
Questions Answered
Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?
A. I have been a musician virtually all of my life: a soprano in the church choir at the age of five and later school choirs, playing my grandmother’s piano as soon as I could get up on the bench myself and then formal lessons starting when I was seven, accompanying singing lessons and voice recitals to pay my way through college; music is what I know, it is what I do. Along the way I discovered I was also a good teacher. I enjoy the interaction with my students and watching them grow and manifesting their dreams. Any questions?
Q. If you were just beginning your training to become a singer, what would you like to know or understand? Any inside secrets to share?
A. In Vocal Wisdom, Giovanni Lamperti says that you can write on your hand, everything you need to know about singing. If this is true, why does singing seem so complex, great singing almost unattainable, especially when taught by someone who sings quite well? The technique of singing is not complicated. Everyone can learn to do it well. Learning to sing requires muscular and intellectual development on a daily basis. It also requires the guidance of someone who understands how to build a great voice, the importance of nurture and motivation, strong musicianship skills and the ear to correctly access what is happening physically. To be a great artist, is a lifetime journey, and requires the support of family and friends, inspiration from other artists and nature itself, as well as many mentors along the way.
If you have any questions for Peter, email them to pmaleitzke@gmail.com.
News and Ideas from the
First of a new series-
Questions Answered
Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?
A. I have been a musician virtually all of my life: a soprano in the church choir at the age of five and later school choirs, playing my grandmother’s piano as soon as I could get up on the bench myself and then formal lessons starting when I was seven, accompanying singing lessons and voice recitals to pay my way through college; music is what I know, it is what I do. Along the way I discovered I was also a good teacher. I enjoy the interaction with my students and watching them grow and manifesting their dreams. Any questions?
Q. If you were just beginning your training to become a singer, what would you like to know or understand? Any inside secrets to share?
A. In Vocal Wisdom, Giovanni Lamperti says that you can write on your hand, everything you need to know about singing. If this is true, why does singing seem so complex, great singing almost unattainable, especially when taught by someone who sings quite well? The technique of singing is not complicated. Everyone can learn to do it well. Learning to sing requires muscular and intellectual development on a daily basis. It also requires the guidance of someone who understands how to build a great voice, the importance of nurture and motivation, strong musicianship skills and the ear to correctly access what is happening physically. To be a great artist, is a lifetime journey, and requires the support of family and friends, inspiration from other artists and nature itself, as well as many mentors along the way.
If you have any questions for Peter, email them to pmaleitzke@gmail.com.
