Breathing Technique for Jazz-Pop Singers
Journal of Singing | Volume 78, Number 2 | Nov/Dec 2021 | © Ineke Van Doorn 2021 One breathing technique does not serve all kinds … Read more
Voice Problems and Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is the term used to indicate that stomach contents flow back into the esophagus. Acid reflux is common in both children and adults, … Read more
Three Jazz Technique Exercises – download
In this handout you will find three examples of how you can practice singing technique in a jazz context. When jazz singers practice technical skills, … Read more
Teaching Singing Teachers
In 2011 Ineke Van Doorn and Jolande Geven started organizing professional development courses for singing teachers. In this article, written by Ineke Van Doorn, they … Read more
Cleaning windows
Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Clean them once in a while, or the light won’t get in. (Asimov / Alda) In the … Read more
Audition stress
When I arrive at work the students are already crowding in and around the studio’s: Audition time has started and instead of teaching I am … Read more
Improvisation
As I sit at my desk preparing for an improvisation workshop, I realize how much I enjoy improvising myself. Whether it’s soloing over a chord … Read more
Professional singing for everyone?
When I started at the music school as a singing teacher a long time ago, I noticed that many of the students started their first … Read more
The Voice of Holland: auditioning with a mountain trip or a plateau?
After the first season of Idols that I followed with interest, I quickly dropped out of the sequel and also all the other talent shows … Read more