#singing

Sam Darling

Jun 28, 20192 min read

Singing tips

Some of us are born with a nice singing voice, but regardless of natural ability there are things we can do that will improve our...

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Sam Darling

Mar 26, 20162 min read

Productivity habit

Since I manage a full-time job, a part-time job, a relationship, two children, friends, a cat, volunteer work, singing in the occasional...

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Sam Darling

Nov 2, 20153 min read

My life as a weirdo

Choir music is designed for the masses. The usual SATB music is chosen to fit a typical vocal range and allow for a blend of nice voices...

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Sam Darling

Feb 25, 20152 min read

Opera and cultural sensitivity

I’m doing a production of Madama Butterfly and the set and costume design are what I’ve dubbed “impressionistic” Japanese. We hint at the...

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Sam Darling

Jan 28, 20151 min read

Actor & voice

You’ll find a lot of actors have a side gig as vocalists. You might assume it’s because they’re egomaniacs, but the little-spoken fact is...

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Sam Darling

Oct 3, 20142 min read

Risk – perceived and actual

There were times when my anxiety crippled my ability to live my life. I learned to manage my anxiety and one of the main tools I use for...

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Sam Darling

Sep 24, 20142 min read

The primer for classical singing

It’s almost like a totem. When an individual has signaled their readiness to become a classical singer a teacher will lead them one of...

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Sam Darling

Jul 24, 20142 min read

Physiological response to singing

Many people who learn I sing opera feel compelled to apologize for not liking the art form. It’s okay. I get it. I don’t like opera...

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Sam Darling

Jun 27, 20131 min read

Jazzy sounds from my cousin Sophie

In my family, you can be a physician or a musician, but you can rarely be both. My cousin Sophie Bourgeois is extraordinary for managing...

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Sam Darling

Mar 13, 20122 min read

Sing Talking

Pop singing isn’t really singing. I love pop music, don’t misunderstand me here. I love dancing to pop and playing it in the background...

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Sam Darling

Feb 20, 20122 min read

I’m an athlete

“We believe that everyone who has a body is an athlete.” Nike executive Phil Knight I never think of myself as an athletic person, but...

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Sam Darling

Feb 13, 20121 min read

Do you worry about deafness?

I’ve been thinking about my physical well being and how it relates to the opera career. Anyway, stumbled on this tidbit of research as I...

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