switching from parallel to contrary motion and back in his second lesson.

Fantastic!

when it works, it's so wonderful . . .

That is so great! I know you work really hard to help them succeed!

congrats!!

nailed ΚΥΡΙΕ ΕΚΕΚΡΑΞΑ (Lord I cry) in Greek last night in front of 400 people thanks to good voice teachers like you!

congratulations, Manick

to hear lovely children s voices singing

at what age do you recommend parents begin formal voice training for a child with a natural "gift" and affinity to sing?

that totally depends on the child and the parents. i teach ideal function of the vocal mechanism so in that way i'm similar to a batting or

golf coach. if the child is mature enough for that then i take them. (you can TOTALLY damage your body if you sing in the wrong way so in

one sense, the earlier the better--in another sense they have to be old enough to appreciate the dangers)

thinking along these lines completely. Wondering for niece who has been singing solo at the chanter's stand since age 6 or so (now is 11)

thinking she's getting to the point where she could benefit. No adult has pushed her or tried to mold her...we're just letting her natural

11 is probably a good age, depending again on the child. it's not a question of one person molding . . . it's a question of what she hears

talent guide her...but NOW she is feeling "pressure" (internally) to be louder like the adults which concerns me

all around her.

ok. Right. Well, she is singing with adults who have all had a fair amount of vocal training and I don't discern any harmful patterns in

her breathing or phrasing , but I am no expert

she's an excellent little mimic with a huge natural aptitude