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The Developmental Pathway – Consciously Competent | Part 3 of 4
The third, and possibly the most dangerous stage of the developmental pathway is to be consciously competent. It’s important to not settle for what you have achieved thus far…there is more to learn. Read the article: “The Learning Pathway” — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises * Articles…
View PostThe Developmental Pathway – Consciously Incompetent | Part 2 of 4
The second stage of the developmental pathway is to be consciously incompetent. Perhaps the most frustrating stage along the learning pathway, being consciously incompetent requires the learner to ‘keep going!’ Read the article: “The Learning Pathway” — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises * Articles about Voice &…
View PostThe Developmental Pathway – Unconsciously Incompetent | Part 1 of 4
You don’t know what you don’t know! That’s the point at which every learning journey begins. But you can’t stay there if you want to develop in your singing. Join Dr Dan on a four part series as he discusses the four stages of the developmental journey. Read the article: “The Learning Pathway” — TOOLS…
View PostVoice Essentials – The Encouraging and Inclusive Community of Singers
I love the community of singers that we are building here at Voice Essentials. I want us to be an encouraging and inclusive group of people from every corner of the globe. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises * Articles about Voice & Singing — LET’S CONNECT…
View PostTemporomandibular Joint Exercise for Singers
It’s not an unusual thing this time of year to feel the impact of stress related tension. Often, as singers, we experience that tension in our jaw; our Temporomandibular joint. This quick an easy exercise will help you to release some of that tension so you can continue to sing with freedom. — TOOLS for…
View PostMy Singing Sucks! Is that really a helpful thing to Say?
There are times when we get to the end of our practice, or performance, only to realise that what we produced was not up to our personal expectations; or that of the audience! So how can we proactively respond to these inevitable moments? — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More…
View PostA Quick Reminder about DIET
As the old saying goes: ‘Garbage in, Garbage out!’ Everything we put into our bodies has an impact on the health of our voice. Let’s take a quick moment to reflect on our diet. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises * Articles about Voice & Singing —…
View Post5K Subscribers – THANK YOU!
We’ve just passed the 5K subscriber mark. Thank you everyone. As a small token of my thanks I will be offering a $10 discount for the purchase of my exercise CD during the month of July (2016). Apply the coupon code (5kwoohoo) for the $10 discount. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal…
View PostTwang and Breath Pressure
Today’s Pit Stop reminds us that too much pressure when using twang can result in a constricted throat. — WATCH MORE — * Do You Have Enough Twang in your Voice? * Twang is Not Nasality! — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises * Articles about Voice & Singing…
View PostHow to work SINGING TECHNIQUE into PERFORMANCE
Learning to sing can, at times, be a long and frustrating process. In this video Dr Dan discusses the advantages of taking the ‘long road’ and allowing time to do its work. — LEARN MORE — * READ: Learn more about the learning pathway here. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique…
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