Don’t just sing.
Make it magnificent.
THE MAGNIFICENT SINGER.
For those who suspect their singing has a more interesting future.
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Take your singing somewhere more interesting
Move on from holding back, playing it safe, random projects, singing that's missing a little something and endless “maybe one day” plans.
It's time to make your singing more intentional, distinctive, artful and, well, you.
What you'd love to change
You think you’ve left it too late
You're waiting until you're "ready"
You worry people don't rate your singing
No one knows what you do — and how well you do it
All your brilliant ideas never see the light of day
Your projects never quite take off
You’re not that excited by your immediate options
You have absolutely no idea what to do next
Your best singing may still lie ahead
There's no one way to go about singing. But being over 21 has its advantages.
Life has taught you a thing or two. And you've got emotional depth, aesthetic discernment and an opinion or 7 to show for it.
Put to use, these could mean the difference between perfectly “nice” singing and making an audience want to hear you again.
However long you've been singing.
Singing magnificence is more than There's no one route to magnificent
There's no one route to magnificent
To sing magnificently means many things to many people.
You don’t need to master every aspect of singing. Nobody does.
But unless you intend to sing exclusively in the shower for the next ten years, you do need to master something.
Perhaps it's time to work out what your version of magnificent singing actually requires — and get very, very good at that.
To sing magnificently means many things to many people.
A beautiful voice is a wonderful asset. But it doesn't automatically make you a compelling singer.
What makes an audience love a singer is rarely that straightforward.
There are many ways to be a compelling singer — and many ways to make remarkable music.
You don't need to master everything -- no one does - but to do this well(sing magnificently) you do need to master something.
The trick is figuring out what your version of magnificent singing actually requires — and get very, very good at that.
Challenges: The assumption that being a magnificent singer is primarily about vocal ability.
New belief: There are many ways to be compelling. Different artistic ambitions require different strengths, skills and approaches.
Verdict: KEEP. This introduces the importance of discovering what your singing needs.
(Old way is dead) --
There isn't a set path so it's easy to get stuck in following the crowd or random activity that FEELS like you're making progress., But in reality you are just repeating the same lessons from teh phase/season/stage you are in.
Getting intentional will help you take more from lessons, workshops, gigs, and projects ... and even the song
Activity isn't necessarily progress
Challenges: The assumption that more lessons, workshops, practice and performances automatically move your singing forward.
New belief: What matters is whether those activities are appropriate for where you are and where you want to be.
Verdict: KEEP. This is the strongest strategic reframe for your movement.
magnificent singer map
Design your singing future
How to move closer to magnificence? With no set path to follow, it's tempting to blindly copy everyone else. But doing the standard same-old thing tends to produce standard same-old results. Rather than follow the crowd or drift into forgettable projects — design your singing future instead.
1. adventurer — trying things out
2. curator — choosing the singing you love
3. mastery — getting good, really good
4. artistry — as only you can
5. headliner — no point hiding away in the attic
6. luminary — other people care about what you do
7. renouveau — avoid becoming a tribute act to your own previous success
Where becoming magnificent could take you
Turn “one day I’d love to…” into a date in the diary, a set of songs ready to perform, people coming to hear you sing — or someone asking where they can hear you next. Songs you’re happy with. Being known as “that singer”. Like-minded collaborators. Invitations you didn’t expect. Experiences you would never otherwise have had. Make something exceptional. Surprise yourself with what you're capable of. Put something good into the world.
“I started out as someone who had a desire to sing but was too painfully nervous to ever perform with confidence as myself in front of a crowd. I couldn’t be further from that now, planning my own Sassy, Swinging Jazz, Cabaret Show. I now not only look forward to performing on stage but also as someone who can turn up with confidence at a last minute gig having never rehearsed with the band!”
Sharon Lenihan, Sassy Jazz
“There are many ways to be a singer. You might as well do it your way.”
— Elizabeth, Founder of The Magnificent Singer
4 ways to take your singing further
✦ TECHNIQUE
Sound like you, only better. Identikit singing is not the aim. Get the vocal control to bring out more of your voice — so you can confidently sing the songs you love.
✦ STYLE
Make people believe you when you sing. Why blend in? Find the phrasing, sound and presence that make a song feel unmistakably yours.
✦ DIRECTION
A good voice is not a plan. Answer the maddening question: what should I actually do with my singing?
✦ PIANO
Put your singing in the driver’s seat. Move beyond a few random chords and pieces. Perform, write, arrange and direct rehearsals without always needing back-up.
SINGING GUIDES
Less guesswork. More possibility.
Short and snappy, our guides are easy to read and designed to help you uncover possibilities for your singing you may never have considered. See where you are now and, very importantly, what’s best to do next. They work whether you’re brand new or have been singing for years.
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SINGING NEWSLETTER
Singing. Magnified.
It’s easy to get into a muddle with singing. Sometimes all it takes is one tiny idea to get clear again.
The Magnifier brings you sharper ways to think about singing. Ideas worth stealing and intriguing possibilities you may never have considered — with things you can actually use to make your own singing more interesting.
Where next for you?
“I believe that if you’ll just stand up and go, life will open up for you”
—TINA TURNER
You could stay where you are. Or you could get stuck in and see what happens.
We're getting on with it. Join us.
