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Patricia Shanks
Jun 26, 20240 min read
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Sing Appropriate Repertoire
Select song material that suits your current technique as you work to improve your technique so that you will be prepared for more...

Patricia Shanks
Oct 16, 20231 min read
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How To Think About Singing Practice
Learning to sing is a solitary endeavor. Here are some thoughts to help you succeed.

Patricia Shanks
Oct 13, 20231 min read
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Patricia Shanks
Oct 7, 20230 min read
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Adult Singing Lessons - Three Things to Think About
https://youtu.be/_S5YMXS8SVo

Patricia Shanks
Nov 5, 20221 min read
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Learning to Sing - A Philosophical Aesthetic
It 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 Shanks
Nov 24, 20214 min read
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Studio Shanks Sundays Live at Five
Visit youtube.com/patriciashanksvoice Singers and others talk with me about their careers in music and more.

Patricia Shanks
Aug 22, 20211 min read
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No Fear Here Voice Lessons
Occasionally singers contacting me for lessons confess they were afraid to call me. They take a look at my background and experience and...

Patricia Shanks
Aug 11, 20212 min read
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Loops and Patterns Improve Practice
This wonderful example of how to practice creatively by classical musician and composer Nahre Sol works well for singers. Adding a phrase...

Patricia Shanks
Jul 22, 20211 min read
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Studio 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 Shanks
Jul 9, 20211 min read
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Online 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 Shanks
Aug 29, 20203 min read
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Easy Online Voice Lesson Set-up
Setting 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 Shanks
Aug 14, 20203 min read
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What'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...

Patricia Shanks
Aug 9, 20201 min read
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What 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.
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Sep 15, 20192 min read
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