Good Vibrations Voice Studio

We've been doing a lot of reframing at the studio around 'competitive art' over the past few years.

Aiming to 'win' a voice competition is basically impossible. Because at high level performance festivals, it's never as defined as sport, with obvious 'pucks in the net' or 'a clear knockout'.

The adjudicators have their own taste. Their own techniques they prefer over others. We have been comparing singing to cuisine. You could have made an incredible dish, with difficult techniques and ingredients, but if the adjudicator isn't into a particular ingredient (and REALLY into something you didn't use)...then personal taste will prevail.

We've also been discussing how those who win a competition like Calgary Vocal aren't the 'best' singers. They are the singers who best met the moment.

So, please join me in congratulating four singers in the studio who not only worked very hard, showed up, and did their best, but also hit the magical formula that put them at the top of their classes.

✨ Olivia Whitney won the scholarship for CCM Vocal -13 & Under Own Choice.
✨ Sophie Sit won the scholarship for Classical Vocal - 15/16 & Under Concert/Recital
✨ Sabine Wolfli won the scholarships for Musical
Theatre - 15 & Under Ballad AND Musical Theatre - 15 & Under Up-Tempo
✨ Sasha Skibo won the Musical Theatre - 17 & Under Ballad (Modern) AND Musical Theatre - 17 & Under Up-Tempo (Contemporary)

It's an extra cherry on top of a wonderful sundae!

We thank our wonderful collaborative pianist, Donna Williams, for the support.

For musical theatre, we also thank our director and acting guide, Aaron Coates, and our costumers - Laura Skibo & Margaret Harper. ❤️

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Incredible Young Singers + Contemporary Vocal + Classical Voice + Musical Theatre Ballads and UpTempos + Donna Williams on piano + Naomi Williams giving feedback = an afternoon of learning & singing & confidence!!

It's time for a break!
I'll be away from the studio from now until April 10th!
I'll be searching for Spring in Vancouver! I promise I'll bring in back to Calgary with me.
Enjoy Part Two of the weird March/Easter Break season, dear !

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Congratulations to Olivia W.! Not only did she just smash her performances of Gracie Abrams’ “I Love You I’m Sorry” and Kacey Musgraves’ “Rainbow” at our Winter Warmup performance event, she also just finished her Level 1 workbook! Olivia, who just turned 12, has been slowly working through this book with me. I love exploring singing through songs my students love…and we can learn musical skills, too! Not all roads lead to RCM. 😉

Whoooweee January was a BLUR!!! Time to catch our collective breath, take a look back, and then a peek ahead! Your newsletter is in your inbox, !
It contains:

💖 Winter Warmup Recordings, photos, and note of appreciation for Donna Williams, and our wonderful venue!
💖 Some details about the upcoming voice festival season, and our RECORD BREAKING number of entries from the studio this year!
💖 Flex Lessons booked quickly! Snag yours in May and June!
💖 Plan for the lesson breaks in February, March and April!

AND bonus song lyric trivia!

xo,
Naomi

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