Popular Song and Music Theater - When "Proper" Is Dead Wrong: How Traditional Methods Fail Aspiring Artists

A commentary discusses how voice teachers using "proper" methods may not be needed when teaching commercial vocalists. The fundamentals are similar - establish balanced airlow and vocla fold adduction, stabilize the larynx, and maximize resonance potential. The trouble comes when the students who want to sing country, pop, or rock need help with range, finding a unique sound, or phrasing.