Monday Musings

On Acoustic Inefficiency, Cultural Preference, and the Straw As Modern Salvation

It’s not uncommon for young, gifted singers to experience early success by relying on the natural fullness of their voice, especially in the middle range on open vowels. They are praised for their “big resonance,” for sounding “powerful,” and are often encouraged to vocalize on these large, open vowels with significant airflow and engagement. And it wor…