Singers live longer and more fully...

Like all musical study, vocal study builds discipline and self-confidence and cultivates a broader and more nuanced relationship to music and culture. But singing is particular for its health benefits. Singers who engage in serious study experience lower heart rates, decreased blood pressure, and reduced stress.
Singing also:
• Strengthens and develops lungs
(esp. helpful for those struggling w/ sleep apnea, asthma or panic disorders)
• Supports immune function • Improves neurological & neuromuscular coordination • Increases oxygen levels in blood • Improves memory & concentration • Triggers energetic & euphoric uplift • Assists pain management • Strengthens back & and corrects posture • Tones abdominal muscles & even internal organs • Improves tone & articulation of speaking voice
Sources:Journal for the Royal Society of Health, Dec. 2001; Natural Health May 2005; BBC News online.

SUNDAY SALON

This Sunday's salon is going to be fantastic! Below is some important info to prep you for the big day...

The salon is generously hosted by Joanne Mangiameli in her beautiful home at 4248 Arden Way, San Diego, 92103. The show will begin at 2pm and we will have a small celebration afterwards.

ARRIVE:
Come at 1:30 if you have not played through your song with piano accompaniment. If you are driving with friends and fans please direct them to the lovely cafe down the street until 1:45

WEAR:
Nice casual attire. Think about what is appropriate to your song genre...

BRING:
1 or 2 friends

a snack or something to drink for the reception

If you are singing with our fabulous pianist you MUST bring 2 copies of your music (or 1 if you are singing from memory). If your piece is longer than 4pp you must either have the original book OR put a 2-sided copy in a binder that stays open easily.

UPCOMING CLASS: Singing II, at UC Extension

Tuesdays 1/16-3/6, 6:30-8:45pm
This winter’s course will focus primarily on ensemble singing so anyone wishing to work on duets, in trios, or in small groups will particularly enjoy this one.
http://www.extension.ucsd.edu/studyarea/index.cfm?vCourse=MUS-40035
(ignore the prerequisites listed on the site. "Mastery of note reading" is not necessary. Only some basic experience singing is required to fully enjoy this session)

FALL SALON

Sunday, November 19 2pm
This year’s fall recital will be an informal salon in the beautiful home of arts patron Joanne Mangiamelli, 4248 Arden Way in Golden Hill. If you intend to take part, please tell me by 11/10.
If you have not performed publicly before please plan to attend the Monday Clinic 11/6...


The Monday Clinics 11/6... 12/4...
In the clinics I work with singers in a warm and informal concert setting to help you become polished, confident and relaxed performers. You will sing for me and for your colleagues, assisted by an accomplished vocal accompanist, and together we will work through the challenges we all face as vocal performers. 1rst Monday of each month 5:30-7pm.
Fee: $15 Space is limited so you must sign up to take part by the Friday before.

Welcome

Welcome to the new Snapper studio site! Though we're pretty bare bones right now, this site will give you current information on studio events, as well as links to useful websites, and other information. Please let me know if you have a music site that you recommend, or if you have suggestions for features. There is space for your comments and discussion by every post -- look for the little envelope icon. I encourage you to pipe up with comments or questions. I would also love links to your musical work so that we can get to know each other as a community of singers.