The Voice
Expressing oneself can be done in many ways and forms. One of them is through speech, vocalizing and using the voice as an instrument, with two of their most common forms being: singing and rapping. Both can be extremely enjoyable, inspiring, fascinating, lovable, joyful and liberating activities. But, besides it being a source of deep self-realization, it can also be very challenging to gain satisfaction, fulfillment or pride in regard to the sounds we actually emit. Using your voice as an instrument requires observance, practice and mastery such as any other skill. So, in a ideal sense, what are some fundamental elements to truly master the musical voice? Well, here are some things that need to be mastered that helped me along my way:
1. Perform breathing techniques: proper breathing techniques are essential for singing and rapping. Learn how to breathe from my diaphragm.
2. Practice vocal warm-ups: before singing or rapping, always do warm-up exercises to avoid strain and injury. (Look for the one of MJ and his vocal coach Seth Riggs for example)
3. Perform perfect pitch control: learn how to control my pitch and stay in tune, harmony and sync.
4. Execture rhythm and timing: develop a good sense of rhythm and timing to keep my singing or rapping on beat.
5. Perform the mastery of diction and enunciation: practice clear diction and enunciation to ensure my lyrics are heard and understood.
6. Perform practice the mastery of phrasing: master phrasing to deliver my lyrics with the right amount of emphasis and emotion.
7. Perform the mastery of tone and timbre: develop my unique tone and timbre to make my singing or rapping stand out.
8. Practice the mastery of dynamic range: learn how to use dynamic range to add variety and depth to my singing or rapping.
9. Perform the mastery of drama, expression and emotion (energy in motion): Infuse my singing or rapping with expression and emotion to connect with my audience.
10. Perform the mastery of posture & stage presence: Learn how to command the stage and engage my audience.
11. Execute perfect vocal control: develop control over my voice to be able to execute complex vocal runs and techniques.
12. Perfectly perform breath control: learn how to control my breath to deliver longer phrases and hold notes for longer periods.
13. Execute perfect confidence: build my confidence to perform at my best and connect with my audience.
14. Perform mastery of practice: practice regularly to improve my singing or rapping skills.
15. Execute the mastery of recording myself: record myself singing or rapping to listen back and identify areas for improvement.
16. Combine my strongest genres: experiment with different genres to expand my skills and find my unique style.
17. Collaborate with the other(s): if wanted or needed, collaborate with other relevant and harmonious singers or rappers to learn from each other and build my network.
18. Execture the mastery of music theory: understand the basics of music theory to better understand the structure of songs and how to write my own.
19. Write my most profound lyrics possible: write my own lyrics to express my unique voice and style.
20. Memorize lyrics: learn how to quickly memorize lyrics to be able to deliver them confidently.
21. Perform the mastery of rhythm patterns: learn to understand rhythm patterns and how to incorporate them in my singing or rapping.
22. Execture the mastery of song structure: understand the structure of songs, such as verses and choruses, to better compose and perform my own music.
23. Play out the mastery of my style: develop my own unique style to stand out from the crowd.
24. Experiment with different vocal techniques: experiment with different vocal techniques, such as vibrato and falsetto, to expand my range and style.
26. Use the best microphone technique: learn how to use a microphone properly to deliver the best sound quality.
27. Focus on my lyrics: focus on delivering my lyrics with clarity and emotion to connect with my audience.
28. Develop the image: develop my own image and brand to stand out and attract win-win relationships with fans.
29. Master taking care of vocal health: take care of my vocal health by optimizing moist and hydration levels, using the most harmonious pharamkons and getting enough rest.
30. Learn from the best and most relevant successful artists: study other successful artists and learn from their techniques and style, use your intuition to guide you to whom.
31. Determine, know & embody the lyrics to what I am performing, vocalizing, singing or rapping.
32. Violence can be used, as the intention can be love, but avoid the gore, the vulgar and the oppressive.
33. Use social media to promote myself in the most clever and harmonious way: use social media to promote my music and connect with fans.
34. Surround me with the most supportive people: surround me with supportive people who will encourage and help me in my music career.
35. Never give up: stay true to remaining dreams and finish with harmonious deadlines.
36. Execute the mastery of the timing, art, intensity and angle of eye contact with the camera or audience.
37. Optimize the amount, intensity, quality and timbre of romance & Romanticism at all times.
38. Always perform the mastery of a clean, smooth, stable and even vibrato with a smoothly released tail.
39. Release the perfect amount of passion, mana, emotion, worth, pride, will, love, air, ether, attention and higher light through a theatrical, dramatic, distinguished and superconscious interplay of awareness, retraction, contraction, expansion, beauty & control.
40. Determine & release the perfect vowel sound, on the full continuous spectrum of sound from a to u back to a, that allows the release of the most positive, truthful, satisfying and wanted sound.
41. Follow the most profound and initiating exciting sacral response with curiosity and let it flow into ultimate unity.
42. Determine & release the perfect vowel sound, on the full continuous spectrum of sound from a to u back to a, that allows the release of the most positive, truthful, satisfying and wanted sound.
43. Practice, master and nail the first frequency, energy and vibratory sound that comes from your being by balancing passion, emotion, energy on one side, mastering vocal pressure on an other side, and mental openness, trust and channeling sound on another side. Will the passion of the emotion through a certain mental openness; the mental relationship of bond, connections and fillaments to objects, people, songs, etc.
44. Become. Mimic, listen, practice, copy, learn from the best or the ones you love the most. Contemplate what your voice lacks, explosive power, extrasensory refinery of spiritual emotions, cultural ancestral authenticity, exotic exitement, etc.
Conclusion
Achieving mastery in the fields of singing and rapping is an ongoing journey that requires passion, discipline, and a willingness to learn and grow. It's about honing your craft, developing your unique style, and expressing your message authentically and creatively. Mastery in these arts is not just about technical proficiency, but also about emotional depth, storytelling, and connecting with your audience on a deeper level. The road to mastery is not always easy, and it requires patience, perseverance, and a commitment to constant improvement. But with dedication and hard work, you can achieve the level of excellence that you aspire to. Ultimately, the true reward of mastery in singing and rapping is the ability to touch people's hearts, inspire change, and make a positive impact on the world. So let us continue to pursue our passion for these arts with a spirit of humility, creativity, and purpose, and strive to achieve the highest levels of excellence and artistry.