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Does a Singing Teacher need to be a Great Singer?
Great Singer The age-old question: To be a great teacher, does your vocal coach need also to be a great singer? Excellent singers can become excellent singing teachers. And it is often the case that excellent singing teachers are indeed excellent singers. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal…
View PostDo Sinus Cavities Resonate?
Sinus Cavities Whether sinus cavities resonate when we speak and sing has been researched and debated for some time. Do Sinus Cavities Resonate? Yes. But that being said, sinus resonance is by no means a primary contributor to your overall vocal tone. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal…
View PostCan a Male Vocal Coach Teach a Female Singer?
Should they? The question as to whether a male vocal coach can teach a female singer or vice versa is a reasonable question to ask. But can they, and more importantly, should they? The key thing to remember when choosing your next singing teacher is to search for a teacher who isn’t constrained in their…
View PostWill my voice change after a Tonsillectomy?
Tonsillectomy Will your voice change after a Tonsillectomy? Having taught many singers over the years both before their tonsillectomy and directly following the surgery, despite the singer experiencing their voice as being different, there is often no discernible change in the acoustic quality of the voice. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal…
View PostWhy do people learn to Sing?
Learn to Sing Why do people learn to sing? There’s no one answer to this question. In the twenty-something years, I’ve been teaching singing, I continue to hear new and interesting reasons for why my student is learning to sing. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises *…
View PostCan you eat before you sing?
Eating and Singing When it comes to singers and how our bodies respond to different scenarios, we’re all different. What works for one singer, won’t necessarily apply to another. But here are some things for you to consider before you stuff your face with a quick Maccas run. Firstly, everything we consume has an impact…
View PostDoes Smiling lift the Soft Palate when Singing?
Lifted Soft Palate Your smiling muscles are on the outside of your skull, while all the muscles that are involved in lifting the soft palate are on the inside. Lifting the soft palate will improve resonance, but we certainly can’t use our smiling muscles to achieve a lifted soft palate. — TOOLS for SINGERS —…
View PostThe Difference between Vocal Twang & Singer’s Formant
Vocal Twang vs Singer’s Formant As contemporary singers, we routinely use microphones, so we’re not exactly searching for more volume per se. Instead, twang is more about vocal efficiency and tonal colouring than the volume enhancement achieved with the Singer’s Formant. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises…
View PostWhat is Vocal Load?
Vocal Load The term vocal load, while universal as a concept, will need to be applied to each singer as it relates to their individual technique, vocal health and fitness. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises * Articles about Voice & Singing * Dr Dan’s Online Singing…
View PostIs More Air Better for Singing?
More Air I think a lot of us start out thinking that the more air we can have in our lungs, the better it will be for our voice. After all, breath fuels the voice, so surely this would mean more air would lead to better notes. But this isn’t the case. — TOOLS for…
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