Here are three examples of my singing. The first two examples are sustainable. I can sing for hours on end and the next day I am ready to sing again. In fact, the first example is basically sight singing and was recorded at the end of hours of practice. The voice is as fresh as it was at the beginning of the day. The third example is unsustainable. It leaves me hoarse.
Why?
The difference is that the first two examples are an extension of my speaking voice. The third example is not. By the way, I wrote the Māori waiata (song), I hope you like it.
I am a classical singer and guitarist.
I have created a project called 'The Lilli Lehmann Project'. The project, lasting from 2020 until 2023, aims to refresh my voice and prepare me to be a singing teacher.
The scope of the project is that I am studying Lilli Lehmann's singing book, bibliography, recordings and her reviews, as well as other historical vocal pedagogy.
I have chosen this platform in order to blog about my discoveries, demonstrate techniques and exercises, and perform pieces of music. I have done so because I wish to be transparent. I think that if a student is prepared to learn from me then I should stand up to public scrutiny.
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Deborah Wai Kapohe 