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Muscle Tension Dysphonia | Severe Vocal Fold Constriction
Muscle Tension Dysphonia and Vocal Fold Constriction Many of us take singing for granted. We open our mouths and, for the most part, enjoy the physical sensations we receive from our singing. Sadly, though, this is not always the case. For some singers the process of singing has become a nightmare of tension and vocal…
View PostHow to SING with less STRAIN
How to Sing with Less Strain! How can we sing with less strain? Singing is and should be a wonderful physical experience. Why then do so many singers look like they’re in pain every time they open their mouth? It all looks so effortful, but does singing need to be such hard work? Energy looks…
View PostIs breathing IMPORTANT when learning to SING?
How IMPORTANT is BREATHING for Singing? Did you know that there are some singing teachers who believe that breath control is an unnecessary area of practice for the developing singer? These voice instructors think that your breath will take care of itself if you sing with good physical balance. Is this true? How IMPORTANT is…
View PostSinging with Forward Placement
Forward Placement Singing “Sing into the mask!” “Feel the voice behind your eyes,” “Sing on the lips!” You’ve probably had a singing teacher or heard someone here on YouTube giving similar instructions to these. So what’s actually being asked of a singer when these directions are being given; and can the imagery of forward placement…
View PostHow to SING with VIBRATO
SINGING with VIBRATO After ‘singing in tune’ the next ultimate aim for many singers is developing vibrato. But is it really that important? Maybe, maybe not…in this video, Dr Dan discusses ‘vibrato’ and provides a practical exercise designed to help you experience it in your own sound. Vibrato is formed into the sound when the…
View PostThe ‘Lady Gaga’ Singing Exercise
Lady Gaga Singing Exercise Looking for a fun exercise to improve your articulation and overall diction? Look no further. Introducing the Lady Gaga singing exercise. We cannot confirm that Lady Gaga uses this exercise herself…but she should! This exercise is particularly helpful for singers who are looking to relieve some of their tongue-root tension; that…
View PostPentatonix and Auto-Tune | Air brushed Vocals
The vexed issue of ‘Auto-tuned’ vocals is not an easy one to discuss. The benefits of tuning in post edit are many. But are the benefits outweighed by the significant damage it is doing to the craft of singing; and what the public have come to expect from singers? Dr Dan discusses this topic passionately…and…
View PostHealthy Speaking Techniques for Singers
Healthy Speaking Techniques for singers You’ve been working hard on your singing technique…but are all your good intentions being undone every time you open your mouth to speak? This video will give you some healthy speaking techniques that will help your voice to stay healthy all day long…for both singing and speaking. We spend a…
View PostLearn to PHRASE for Singing
Learn to PHRASE for Singing I heard it said once that the number one thing that separates the amateur singer from the pro is phrasing! Sounds kind of important right. So what is phrasing, and how can we use it to our advantage? Let’s learn to phrase for singing. Improve your singing with better ‘PHRASING!’…
View PostExtend Your Singing Range | Realise the FULL POTENTIAL of your Voice
Extend Your Singing Range Next to singing in tune, increasing one’s singing range seems to be the holy grail of vocal development for most singers. Is it actually possible to increase your vocal range? Yes! But there are few things you need to do to ensure you develop your voice in a healthy and sustainable…
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