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How I Learned To Sing - Chapter 5

"Origin Of The Arceneaux Approach: The Seeds" *Names have been changed to protect identities* With each passing semester at Xavier University, I grew more confident. By my Junior year, I had transformed into a completely different person. My vocal prowess and my self-esteem were in symbiosis - as one grew, so did the other. I

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How I Learned To Sing - Chapter 4

"The First Day Of Class" I remember it so clearly - my first day as a freshman at Xavier University. I can honestly say that I was more excited than afraid. I guess I kinda figured that the worst was over. After all, I had already gone through the agony of the audition process for

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How I Learned To Sing - Chapter 3

"My Journey Through The Pretentious World of Classical Singing: The Initiation" My father had grown up poor. He and his family had always struggled financially. And, at a very young age, he was forced to take on responsibilities that no child should ever be burdened with. As a result, he missed out on some of

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How I Learned To Sing - Chapter 2

"My Journey Through The Pretentious World of Classical Singing: The Beginning" Through my training with David Malisaint, at the Fricke School of music in New Orleans, I developed a strong foundation of vocal coordination.  I walked away from the experience, with an understanding of what healthy singing feels like and sounds like.  Straining now felt

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