Advantage Quote by Cecile McLorin Salvant
“I had a hole in my voice. It's an area in the voice where it's air. It's just - there's no - it's just very airy. And my classical teachers were just so frustrated with me because I would have these deep, low notes that were really strong, and the higher register was strong, but right in that middle area, it was really hard. It was like a passage. And many singers go through this and work it out. But I realized in jazz, I could just take advantage of that and take advantage of having a voice that was very different in different areas.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Jazz vocal technique discussion, 2018
Describes a vocal gap that is airy, turning a perceived flaw into a unique jazz advantage.
In simple terms: Turn vocal gaps into strengths.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uniqueness.
Themes
creativity
adaptation
self‑acceptance
Mood
reflective
confident
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- jazz improvisation
- voice coaching
- performance preparation
Key Concepts
vocal pedagogy
genre flexibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you leverage personal quirks in your art?
- When is it better to conform?
A Different Perspective
Not all genres value the same vocal qualities.
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