“Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.” Maya Angelou
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Work vs Inspiration…
“We must always work, and a self-respecting artist must not fold his hands on the pretext that he is not in the mood. If we wait for the mood, without endeavouring to meet it half-way, we easily become indolent and apathetic. We must be patient, and believe that inspiration will come to those who canContinue reading “Work vs Inspiration…”
Vibration; Secrets of the Universe
“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.”~ Nikolai Tesla Musings on why we need to broaden our vocal landscape; Sound doesn’t just have the capacity to “move” the listener on an emotional level, but it also can illicit a physiological response from the vibrationsContinue reading “Vibration; Secrets of the Universe”
Speech Is Music
“Speech is music. The text of a part or a play is a melody, an opera, or a symphony.” ~Stanislavski, Building a Character
Breathing Is Meaning Fitzmaurice Voicework®
“Inspiration denotes both the physical act of breathing in and the mental act of creating a thought. The expiration (breathing out) or expression of the thought is likewise both physical and mental” ~ Catherine Fitzmaurice
Serenade
Due to popular demand I am posting the video for Serenade presented May 2012. <p><a href=”http://vimeo.com/42655704″>Serenade By Slawomir Mrozek</a> from <a href=”http://vimeo.com/user9471000″>Shannon Holmes</a> on <a href=”http://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.</p>
Another reason to do voice work…
“The human voice is the organ of the soul.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Register For Fall Classes Now!
Hoping everyone has had a restful and refreshing summer…Mine has been great and I am thankful to have had the time to relax and enjoy the sunshine. But! I am absolutely looking forward to diving into the another season of classes at the studio! Registration for Fall classes has begun. Please email shannon@somotheatre.com forContinue reading “Register For Fall Classes Now!”
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