The first thing we perceive (consciously or even unconsciously) when we hear a voice singing is always its sound. And it is a matter of taste and of other conscious or unconscious factors, whether we’re gonna like it or not. Regardless of that, some objective and undisputed elements constitute a “beautiful voice”. Terms such as tone of the singing voice, timbre, volume, and homogeneity of sound are well known, but how can someone combine all these elements successfully? To what extent can someone improve their vocal tone (timbre)?

A renowned otolaryngologist, Dr Alfred Tomatis, has written in his book “The ear and the voice” (title of the prototype: L’Orreille et la Voix”, Paris, 1987)  that each person produces the kind of sound that their ear perceives. In other words, according to Tomatis, the ear is responsible for the type of sound we produce with our voice when we talk or when we sing.

Consequently, the quality of the auditory experience, of the musical stimuli, and of the training environment (among other factors) can help develop the most natural and effortless sound, and guide the voice to reach its richest possible tone, the widest range, and its biggest volume. And finally, become a powerful vocal instrument, which will allow the singer to acquire all the musical, expressive, and improvisational skills, in order to be able to perform with musicality, self-confidence, freedom, and pure joy.