Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Matthew Quek - from Singapore with Blessings

Dear Miriam
I am back at work in Singapore again. Still cannot get over the fact that I could not get to have a lesson with you.

There are so many things I would have liked to ask you;especially pertaining to the GIRO and the use of SPINGING. You have no idea how the GIRO and EE vowel through spinging have really helped me thus far. As you know, I looked through all the videos you put up in youtube and took note of everything you said. I find the part you mentioned about the air coming in through the PUPILS and the air going up and back while the formation of the vowel is formed (video 12 and 13) is VERY HELPFUL. That is the highest point for the voice and I think the EE vowel through the SPINGING helps to further enhance this upward movement. As I prepare for two upcoming major performances, I hope to utilise what you have taught me over the past years well.

When is your second book coming out? I can't wait to get it. There is so much I have to learn from you. Meanwhile I present to you a video clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU7EXrQ-9Q0
of my performance from You tube. It is far from perfect and it was taken some years ago. However, I dedicate this song to you. It is called "better than I" It is about how in the midst of disappointments, God is in control and He does what is best for us. So even though I could not see you this time, He knows better and maybe, there could be chance when I can learn from you again.God bless

matthew