Brett Manning – MASTERING MIX

Mastering Mix, the technique of mixing head and chest voices, dominates all vocal programs of its kind. MM allows the singer to mix the latent qualities of the voice often confused with falsetto with the dark and deep areas of the voice. This “chest voice” is the speaker-voice range that builds stress to the point of breaking. MM uses three modes of vocal connection to achieve this mix: edge coordination, pharyngeal coordination, and the “heady” quality.

When blending these three mechanisms, the singer is able to achieve the purest form of her or his own distinct, tonal quality of head, chest, and mix. Like its title, MM specializes in the mix voice, resulting in a generous spectrum of timbres relative to a singer’s baseline. From an edgy and brassy quality to a flute-like and velvety sound, singers find themselves able to produce tones they never dreamed possible.

Course Curriculum

Mastering Mix

• Chest Voice: The Foundation of the Mix
• Head Voice: The Release of the Mix
• The Pharyngeal Voice: Connecting Chest & Head through Resonance
• Edge Exercises: Connecting Chest & Head through Cord Closure
• Mix Workout: Putting it all Together
• The Bridge System: Three Mechanisms of Connection
• Types of Mix: Diversity of Sound
• Normalizing the Mix: As Easy as Speaking
• Vowels-Only Exercise: Losing the Crutches
• Beginning Applications: A Brett Manning Master Class
• Advanced Applications: From the Scale to the Song
• Morning Warm-Up & Evening Cool-Down
• Bonus Videos