Hi. My name is Stan Tarbell, and I purchased the Singorama course about 2 months ago. I've always loved to sing, but have never had any real training, which has led to more than one embarrassing moment in front of a crowd. But Singorama is changing that.
Because I love singing, I'm involved in a Christmas choir at work. We sing four-part, SATB harmonies to classic Christmas carols. I'm a tenor. This year, we decided to tackle Mel Torme's "The Christmas Song" (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire). The tenor part for this number is brutal, beginning with the first odd note!
Until recently, I've been able to survive in the choir by tracking with some of the other tenors who can really sing; I just made sure I blended in. And if there was a note I couldn't hit, I'd use falsetto or just lip-synch.
I was eagerly anticipating the chance to apply what I'd been learning from Singorama to this year's choir numbers. And it wasn't long before I got my chance. The choir rehearsal we had just last week would've been my worst nightmare a few months ago: of the 6 tenors in the choir, I was the only one who showed up!
Not a problem. With the confidence I'd gained from Singorama, I was able to come in strong and carry the part all by myself, without relying on anything but the other voices (we sing a cappella).
My range has expanded dramatically, and I can now reach the higher E, F, and G notes in my head voice without straining. After the rehearsal, the director congratulated me on my strong "solo" performance, and of course, I gave the credit to Singorama.
Thought you'd like to know. Thank you, Singorama Team, for putting the joy back in singing!
