Author Archives: CoreSinging

About CoreSinging

Meribeth Dayme, PhD, creator of CoreSinging® is a recognized authority on singing and the human voice, a performance coach, master class leader, speaker, and author. Her fascinating master classes and books on singing are the result of many years teaching and performing, studying Alexander technique, anatomy, dance and movement, and variety of ancient and modern healing systems. A former university professor of singing and anatomy (University of Southern California and University of Delaware), her books, Dynamics of the Singing Voice (5th Edition 2009), The Singing Book (with C Vaughn), Creating Confidence and The Performer’s Voice embody her mission to help performers sing easily, healthily and joyfully.

Left-brain and Right-brain in Singing

Posted on May 17, 2012 by CoreSinging

                   “A bird does not sing because it has an answer.                            It sings because it has a song.”    … Continue reading →

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CoreSinging® Sample Session

Posted on May 1, 2012 by CoreSinging

Stop Press…. CoreSinging® sample sessions on offer for limited time only. Meribeth Dayme is offering fifteen minute CoreSinging® taster sessions via Skype between May 20 –June 20th. Registration is limited to those who have not experienced CoreSinging®. Registration is available … Continue reading →

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Learning to Be at One in Singing

Posted on April 7, 2012 by CoreSinging

  Endless internal chatter causes performance anxiety.  How do you move from internal chatter to a state of Being at One?  The first task is to get the left-brain out of the way. Taking an idea from the great Betty … Continue reading →

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Improvisation = Fun in Singing

Posted on March 9, 2012 by CoreSinging

Substitute the word play for improvisation and you will find it easy to enjoy. Children improvise at the drop of a hat. Singers of gospel and jazz consider it their bread and butter.  However many classical singers and their teachers … Continue reading →

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Creating Confidence in Singing

Posted on February 3, 2012 by CoreSinging

Creating Confidence in Singing Confidence in singing is a state of being, not just an outer facade. It is much more than just knowing the music and words. How do you gain confidence?    There must be as many ways … Continue reading →

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The Teaching of Singing is Changing

Posted on January 17, 2012 by CoreSinging

Teaching of singing is Changing In this age of multi-media, global access, Internet and television, we are exposed, in some cases bombarded, with singing of every conceivable variety and style.  It’s impossible to avoid.  There are even examples of educational … Continue reading →

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Vocal Pedagogy–some thoughts

Posted on January 2, 2012 by CoreSinging

Vocal Pedagogy Vocal Performance Pedagogy is a phrase used by Elizabeth Blades-Skinner in conjunction with CoreSinging® —and I really like it.  Vocal pedagogy as it is taught currently has a tendency to become knowledge about the voice rather how we … Continue reading →

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Gratitudes for the New Year

Posted on December 29, 2011 by CoreSinging

Singing Tip for the New Year –Gratitude  For my voice and every sound that I sing For all the gifts I have to offer For all teachers of singing and voice professionals Singers               … Continue reading →

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