Patricia ShanksNov 24, 20214 minLearning to Sing - A Philosophical AestheticIt happened again last week. It doesn’t happen often enough. It is too rare. It’s that moment when a voice student puts enough elements...
Patricia ShanksAug 22, 20211 minStudio Shanks Sundays Live at FiveVisit youtube.com/patriciashanksvoice Singers and others talk with me about their careers in music and more.
Patricia ShanksAug 11, 20212 minNo Fear Here Voice LessonsOccasionally singers contacting me for lessons confess they were afraid to call me. They take a look at my background and experience and...
Patricia ShanksJul 22, 20211 minLoops and Patterns Improve PracticeThis wonderful example of how to practice creatively by classical musician and composer Nahre Sol works well for singers. Adding a phrase...
Patricia ShanksJul 9, 20211 minStudio Shanks Sundays Live at Five Returns!Watch for entertaining and informative new videos coming this summer 2021 on YouTube. I look forward to seeing you there!
Patricia ShanksAug 29, 20203 minOnline Voice Lessons Score A+Online teaching benefits students. ... Students tend to be more focused and engaged. They listen and apply concepts much more quickly...
Patricia ShanksAug 14, 20203 minEasy Online Voice Lesson Set-upSetting up for your online voice lessons is easier than you might think. You don’t need a lot of technical knowledge. Here is what you need.
Patricia ShanksAug 9, 20201 minWhat's My Range?Developing a usable vocal range of 2 octaves is a great goal. The typical vocal range is anywhere from 2 octaves to 3 octaves. An octave...
-Sep 15, 20192 minWhat kind of singer are you? The best way to approach voice training and coaching is not to imitate other singers. Imitating other singers makes for good impressionists.
-Sep 10, 20192 minSinging at Sarno'sSarno’s was a unique place where legitimate singers gathered to sing what they couldn’t sing just anywhere.
Patricia ShanksJan 30, 20191 minLike free voice lessons! Studio Shanks Sundays Live at Five on YouTube#PatriciaShanks #OnlineVoiceLessons #VideoVoiceLessons #VoiceLessonsOrangeCounty #LearntoSing #CertificateofMerit
Patricia ShanksJun 9, 20181 minThose Who Teach Also PerformI've been teaching and performing for almost half a century. And I'm still going strong! Hear my recordings on YouTube. Oh! And please...
Patricia ShanksOct 26, 20171 minTeaching Tyler to SingI'm remembering what a great time I had teaching Tyler. He went on to perform with School of Rock and beyond!!! Go, Tyler, go! See me at...
Patricia ShanksJul 24, 20171 minThe Three Elements of SingingThe right idea of tone, adequate breath management and support (the bi-product of the free, resonant tone and coordinated breathing). ...