This past weekend I gave a voice clinic at the LAUNCH Music Conference and Festival. I offered to give warm-up sessions to any artists performing that weekend. Two artists took me up on the offer: Blackey from Midnight Mob, and Michael from The Apprehended. Both of these performers (as well as many others at LAUNCH) emote from a visceral place. It was wonderful experience for me to hear when they demonstrated what they needed to work on. You can appreciate the cathartic release of a scream when you’re in an intimate setting. Screaming, when it comes from a place of honesty, is beautiful.
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This weekend I’ll be at the LAUNCH Music Conference and Festival in Lancaster, PA. I jumped at the opportunity to speak again this year and I’m so excited to share my passion about the voice. This past year I’ve been studying vocal anatomy from Tom Burke. I've learned some wild things about how the whole body can affect your singing. I'm not immune to getting cold feet but I don't let it stop me. I don’t listen to the negative Nellies and just jump in having faith that I’ll figure things out along the way.
It’s okay to question if you’re ready for the next move. I promise it’s even better when you decide to jump in. I’ll do it when I learn more. I’ll write it when I get inspiration. I’ll sing when my allergies go away. I’ll practice when I have time.
Do you find yourself stuck in the pattern of never doing what you need to do? Start small. What have you learned that you can do today? Open your eyes and ears to the inspiration around you daily and write about it. Who ever said allergies prevented a person from singing? You can practice a scale in the time you took to read this. As artists we are creative with our excuses. Use that creativity to shape your future. Do it now. Hi, I’m Meghan Rampolla and I'm here to tell you how it feels to be in a play. I was recently in the “The Magical Land of Oz” with the role of Dorothy. When I got this role I was so psyched. But so nervous. That is so many lines how am I going to remember all of them! This was the first play I ever got the lead in. I was so afraid of messing up. Over time I learned a funny thing. It is just as important to know your lines than it is to know the other persons. If anything it is probably better to know the other characters part. If you forget your line you can say something to continue the conversation. Another fun experience I’ve had with being in a play is meeting new people. It is so good to see other people's approaches. Some people hit notes differently, practice lines differently, or review songs differently. It teaches others to try new things. If someone does something that isn’t the same as you, it encourages you to try it. Always stay confident, and rock on! |