Chorus coaching with the amazing Rob Mance!
Last week, the SeaChordsmen were incredibly lucky to have Rob Mance join us for some vocal coaching. Rob is highly sought after in the barbershop world because of two things: his skill in finding low-hanging fruit for each chorus member to work towards becoming the best singer they can possibly be, and his warmth and kindness in doing so. We were spellbound as Rob talked about a variety of challenges singers face -- breath support, alignment, vibrato, etc. It was a clinic in how to help singers learn and enjoy themselves doing it. We got so much out of the evening that we're planning to have Rob back soon. If you've ever thought about joining us for a rehearsal, now's the time! Then, a couple of months down the road, you, too, can reap the rewards of Rob's incredible coaching. Join us any Tuesday evening from 7-9!
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Personal coaching "under glass"
Much of the evening involved Rob working with individual singers while everyone watched, which we call "coaching under glass." This is quite effective for those too timid to put themselves out there in front of the group as many people experience the same issues and learn a lot watching others.
This coaching was not limited to current members: One of our returning guests even volunteered, though we are sure he will be joining us full time soon!
