Why is it so hard to look oneself in the eyes?
Why can’t we face ourselves?
As a run-on to my insight on relaxation, using a mirror to check ones own body for proper use and tensions is very important.
I find it cute sometimes when I ask a student to watch what happens when they sing a certain phrase, interval or vowel, and at the critical moment that they need to be looking, they glance away. Or down. Or close their eyes. Or tenors whose eyes roll back into their heads as they attack a high note.
This is all very interesting to observe as a teacher. Usually it just takes a few times reminding the students to focus before they really start to observe themselves.
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