michaelhixbaritoneJan 233 minDigging up really old musicDuring Spring/Summer 2022 I am working to complete my recording of works for bass vocal soloist and instrumentalists by the composer...
michaelhixbaritoneNov 28, 20212 minHIPPsters! Serendipity! Graupner who?!Several years ago I was presented with the opportunity to collaborate with a fantastic period instrument group to record an album. For...
michaelhixbaritoneNov 21, 20213 minMy Musical Family (pt. 1)If you know me, you know that I grew up in a musical family. Actually, if you know me, it is likely that I consider you PART of my...
michaelhixbaritoneJul 11, 20213 minManifesting a collaboration with AlphaIn June I shared numerous recollections about my favorite musical group Alpha. This was all setting up the most recent Alpha release...
michaelhixbaritoneJun 16, 20211 minAlpha's Music (pt. 3)Alpha's Eleventh Trip was released in summer of 2012, just as I was relocating to New Mexico from Alabama. The release of this new...
michaelhixbaritoneJun 15, 20212 minMore about Alpha (pt. 2)Stargazing The third Alpha full-length, Stargazing was released in 2003. I might have to share two songs from this one. It is a...
michaelhixbaritoneJun 13, 20213 minMy Favorite Band (ALPHA) Pt. 1In 2001 I was introduced to the trip-hop band Alpha by a friend. I have adored this band for 20 years now! As many of you know, I...
michaelhixbaritoneDec 2, 20203 minThe Magic of MushroomsIn in the last several years I have become fascinated with the powerful medicinal effects of various mushrooms. As the global pandemic...
michaelhixbaritoneNov 11, 20203 minA Modern Guide to Old World Singing - Book ReviewI have been a big fan of voice teacher David Jones for years. I remember reading his blog many years ago before he was active on...
Dr. Michael Hix, voice professorSep 17, 20201 minChange the World: Musings on my Paul Dessau researchOver the last 15-16 years I have enjoyed researching the Lieder of German composer Paul Dessau (1894-1979). I have presented this...
Dr. Michael Hix, voice professorSep 15, 20203 minResonanceI would like to really go out on a limb here and talk about resonance. While I am fascinated with the study of vocal acoustics and the...