Functional Training 101 | kmj-voice-studio

FUNCTIONAL VOICE TRAINING 101

Promotes gradual development of mechanical control over any sung sound without sacrificing freedom or authenticity.
Allows the singer to make sounds he or she wants to make.
Brings out the individuality of the voice, and enhances the uniqueness of vocal expression in any and all styles of music.
Aims at the parameters of each musical style and the personal capacities of the singer within that style, as chosen by the singer.
Conditions the muscles of the vocal mechanism, over time, indirectly, through exercises, to respond automatically.
Provides a basis to strengthen and stabilize the overall sound; maintain flexibility; extend pitch range; increase breathing capacity, endurance, and management; control vowel sound configurations and allow for a variety of tones to be produced without struggle.
Allows the singer to connect to the body in a conscious manner, learning to adjust the use of the breath according to the demands of the music being sung.
Revolves around what the voice is doing and not what it is (soprano, alto, tenor, bass, etc.)
Resembles training given to athletes to strengthen them for a particular sport, or dancers who are strong and fit but still need to understand the differences between styles.
Enhances awareness of both sound and kinesthetic feeling, grounding it in bodily perception and auditory acuity.