Nathalie Doucet, a distinguished professional in voice and opera with a rich legacy spanning close to 30 years. Renowned for her profound understanding of operatic and art-song repertoire, Nathalie brings a wealth of expertise to the stage. With a focus on auditioning techniques, she serves as a trusted consultant, guiding singers on their journeys to initiate or sustain fulfilling careers in the vibrant landscape of European opera.
Recent Blog Posts:
French Lyric Diction: Liaison and the Singular Noun
After an extremely busy end of season, I thought it would be a nice idea to do a little diction post on this platform about one of my favorite subjects: Liaison
Looks are deceiving: Special French Words
After years of coaching French repertoire, I have come across some difficult words which people struggle to pronounce, unless you know how to say them. There is no way to figure them out unless you are a native speaker. Pronouncing these words cannot be solved with diction rules or IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet). Let’s look…
Singing in French: Linking Words
How do you achieve this if you are not singing in Italian? More specifically, how do you accomplish this while singing in French? Without diving into the numerous French liaison rules, here is a quick explanation of three different ways you can link words in your French singing.
A Look at the Yod a.k.a the J-Glide
A common point of confusion in French Lyric Diction is when do pronounce the -ill(es), -il(s) as a Yod [j], and when do we pronounce this double “ll” combo as just one “l” [l]. There is a method to this madness, and it is not so complicated.
Vocalic Harmonization in French Singing
Vocalic Harmonization: Maybe you have heard this term before, or perhaps it is new to you. If you are not sure about how and when to apply Vocalic Harmonization, maybe this will help you!
Thoughts on the French “R” in Classical Singing
The French r may be one of the most discussed sounds in the French language. It is also one of the most challenging sounds for a non-native French speaker to produce authentically. There are many ways to go about singing the French r.
The French “h”: What’s the deal?
One of the most frequently asked questions I get during a coaching session on French repertoire is: “What do I do with the “h”? My regular students can recite this rule at any time in any place. It is one of the rules that I drill into them! Read this tip to find out more!…
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