Teaching voice online: Reflection and a practical advice

Abstract

This study is a reflection on the actual situation of teaching voice through the internet using a computer and it has several goals: to evaluate the pros and the cons of this practice; to inform the young singer about aspects unnoticed in lessons, and point out aspects of teaching voice that is being raised in the community such as pricing, communication between teacher/student and the use of imagery vs science terminology as part of teachers’ methods. Microphones and audio systems have limitations for both teachers and students, therefore might not carry the harmonics and overtones of the voice production on a voice lesson. However, online voice lessons can be a helpful mechanism. A practical advice for singers who cannot exercise their voices due to confinement is prescribed.