Vocal Traditions: A Voice Pedagogy Based in Middendorf Breathwork
J. Crockett
voice and speech review March 14, 2022 DOI: 10.1080/23268263.2022.2048461 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Breathwork |
| Keywords | Education |
| Key points | Argues that Middendorf Breathwork offers a distinct pedagogical approach for voice training, rooted in the principle of the 'uninterrupted breath' and the breath's autonomous movement, and provides a framework of exercises and training steps for integrating this philosophy into vocal pedagogy. |
Abstract
ABSTRACT Vocal Traditions is a series in the Voice and Speech Review that highlights historically important voice teachers and schools of thought in the world of vocal pedagogy. In this essay, the author offers a voice pedagogy based on Middendorf Breathwork including an overview, history, teaching style and philosophy, exercises, and next steps in training.
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