Singing lessons
Free your body, free your voice!
“Wonderful to meet a teacher who has an open, curious and critical approach . . .clear and with great respect for the student . . .the quality of touch and direction is without any hesitation.”
Reaction from a new student, 2015
“(Ron Murdock) knows exactly what is involved. The body sings!”
Prof. Thomas Heyer
Frankfurt Hochschule für Musiek
“The fact that as a vocal coach and ensemble leader (now 74 years of age) I still sing with utter ease and undiminished passion I owe to Ron Murdock’s wise guidance.” Dr Rebecca Stewart, founder of the early vocal department at the Royal Conservatorium, den Haag, The Netherlands
“Ron cast a beacon, giving clear direction to my voice.”
Steven Gallop, bass
Australian Opera
Consultations
If you would like to consult me with questions about singing, breathing, the Alexander Technique and or my book “Born to Sing” you may do so via email (info@cursa-ur.com); Skype (ronmurd); FaceTime (ronmurdock1@mac.com) or telephone (+3124 845 2097)
A 30 minute consultation costs €25; a 60 minute consultation costs €50
The Alexander Technique played a key role in how I helped singers achieve postural co-ordination. For the last 40 years I worked to bring two disciplines together–the vocal teaching of Prof Frederick Husler and the Alexander Technique–into an integrated whole. My book “Born to Sing” A singer’s journey toward mind-body unity” describes this process in detail.
You decide what type of music you want to sing. If you want to increase the strength of your voice, its range and color, then Postural Co-ordination for Dynamic Breathing©, in combination with very specific and tailor made exercises for your vocal development, offers an easily obtainable and practical solution.
This approach produces amazing results for both amateur and professional singers very quickly because once the body (which houses the vocal instrument) is in balance then voice work becomes very easy. Unfortunately I no longer teach but am available for consultation by phone, FaceTime, Skype, etc.
I called my work “Postural Co-ordination for Dynamic Breathing.”© PCDB doesn’t dictate any particular style or taste. My emphasis was on good voice and body use which results from having good co-ordination. How you apply that good use is up to you. Whether you sing in a choir, with a band, solo, or for your own enjoyment at home, this approach will help you find your own unique voice, your own sound.
Workshops
Unfortunately I no longer give workshops.
A word from Barbara Bonney
“I am very happy to recommend Ron Murdock as a singing teacher and expert in the Alexander Technique. It is my opinion that every singer and performer should enroll in a course of Alexander lessons. I have personally profited by doing so.
Ron is exact, patient and clear in his comments; he is at the same time sympathetic and has the ability to radiate a calm and good atmosphere.”
(signed) Barbara Bonney