A Journey In Song
A blog exploring the vocal arts in concept and application.
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Demythologizing Vocal Technique
Classical Singer Magazine, October 2010
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The Key with No Lock
Classical Singer Magazine, July 2017
Blog Posts
Published on January 11th, 2013
Reasonable Expectations #1
By Brad Jenks
This one goes out to the many young singers who feel destined for the stage! Let’s take a candid look at your practice schedule...... how much do you actually sing? Consider for a moment the hours of a full-time job. On average, 40 hours per week. For the sake of argument, let’s halve that, so […]
Read Post Reasonable Expectations #1Published on December 19th, 2012
The Digital Pupil.....??
By Brad Jenks
While not a new idea to me, I have recently become conscious of the prevalence of lessons-via-media, specifically the Skype lesson. It seems that they are not just an "option" as they once were. They have apparently become positively mainstream. Personally, I am wary of this phenomenon. Perhaps more than wary. In […]
Read Post The Digital Pupil.....??Published on December 13th, 2012
The Great Warbling Primate....
By Brad Jenks
If you ever want to feel small, and lazy, watch a nature program. Sitting down to watch a part of the BBC's Planet Earth I immediately began to wonder, contrasted with the rest of bustling Mother Nature, what exactly it is that I do with my time... But while watching each animal explained, and how well suited […]
Read Post The Great Warbling Primate....Published on December 12th, 2012
First principles..
By Brad Jenks
I suppose that for my first post on the subject of Singing, I should state a bit about my general approach to the subject, and consequently to this blog: How we think is made manifest in how we act. What we believe is demonstrated by our actions. One may of course be able to come […]
Read Post First principles..Published on December 8th, 2012
Welcome and Introductions.....
By Brad Jenks
Hello readers! Welcome to my page. This is my first blog ever, and is an extension of my webpage. Let me take a moment to introduce myself.... My name is Brad Jenks. I am a Vocal Instructor in the Chicago area, a sometime singer, and a casual writer. I have been involved with, in, or […]
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