Excellent advice from all; well-appreciated. Don, your ordeal sounds familiar. Interesting thing about remaining silent -- people think you're an idiot. Good handicap simulation. Alice, thanks again. You've offered advice on my previous vocal inquiries. But just what is meant by supporting the sound on a cushion of air? 'Belting it out' comes so naturally, and some people manage careers out of such bad habits. Tell me more, when you can.