Vocal warm-ups from an African aesthetic.

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🎤✨ I'm bringing the Groove Mosaic to Blues Alley on July 23 . This show is my love letter to the groove, how it moves our hearts, hips, and histories. 📍 Blues Alley | 🗓️ Wednesday, July 23
🎟️ Tickets: bandsintown.com/e/107082404?...

As part of my music theory course, I always talk about how important it is for vocal teachers to have a solid foundation BEFORE they teach or correct others.

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🎶 Excited to bring some jazz magic to St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in Bethesda, MD! Join me on Sunday, March 2, 2025, for an unforgettable performance. 🎤✨ Get your tickets online or at the door—see you there! 🎷🔥 #JazzMusic #LivePerformance #AlisonCrockett

Back with another video.✨ This time, I walk you through the important role breathing plays in a singer's ability to hit those big or low notes!
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Are vocal breaks something to be fixed—or embraced? 🤔 Many voice teachers insist on eliminating vocal breaks, but I challenge that belief. It's not a flaw. They’re an essential part of artistic expression, especially in Black American music; even classical styles like yodeling.
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So we not gonna talk about the people who got a problem with a woman literally preaching the exact teachings of Christ? So they got a problem with Jesus?