I love that he said "Singers should not be thinking about technique when they sing," as this reinforces the idea that I've always been told that the song will come out however you have practiced it in a performance. So if you don't practice with the right technique then when you perform that technique will not be there. Legato technique, vowel definition, vowel substitution, French nasals, consonance, shadow vowels, diction, musicality, dynamics, etc. These are all different things to work on, different techniques that you have to take into consideration. Consonance is one as I have been working on one of my English pieces, as well as in Scenes, and choir that has been stressed especially.
You have to be committed! There is not one way to achieve success, you have to be true to you. Be careful when you have to act while singing because it can cause tension, thus we have to express through the singing. I loved reading this section as this is something I have noticed within myself, I love getting into character but I often have to watch and make sure it does not affect my singing. Do not play the role of the victim, take responsibility and be confident in the choices you make.
In order to be a healthy singer you must also be a healthy human. Hydration - he brought up using steam before a performance because it doesn't produce mucus but it lubricates the cords, I thought this was very insightful. I also thought his remarks on physical appearance quite interesting and how physical appearance is much more important nowadays.
Being successful is not about wealth and riches, rather Smith points out that it is following your own path and sticking with it. It looks different for everyone, and fame and riches might be found along the way but that is not the end all be all.
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