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Should SINGERS own a MICROPHONE?
Owning your own microphone has many advantages to the amateur and professional singer alike. What are the advantages and which microphone is best for you and your voice? — LEARN MORE — * WATCH ‘Learn to Hold a Microphone Correctly’ * READ: Article about microphones — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique…
View PostPractice like you Perform
Learning to practice like you perform takes ‘practice.’ Try practicing your singing in front of a mirror and perform to yourself…you might be surprised by what you see. — LEARN MORE — * WATCH: How to prepare for a LIVE singing PERFORMANCE * READ: Perfect Practice — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal…
View PostCan EVERYONE become a World Class Singer?
Is it possible for anyone to become a world class singer? Is it purely based on talent, or is there more to it? Dr Dan offers his personal view on what it takes to become a great singer and how you can reach you own vocal goals. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * Vocal Exercises…
View PostWho are your LISTENING to?
Some would argue that our development as singers requires more listening than doing…and I’m inclined to agree. Who are you currently listening to? Watch & Listen to ‘Lior’ – http://bit.ly/1VRrdE9 — TOOLS for SINGERS — * Vocal Exercises * FREE articles about voice & singing — LET’S CONNECT — * YouTube: http://bit.ly/1NhnvKM * Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1wMUBOZ…
View PostHow to CARE for YOUR VOICE as a Singer
I’ve been teaching voice for about 20 years, and it’s about this time of the year that students start to get sick. It would seem that the changing seasons leave our bodies vulnerable to cold and flu. in this video I provide some handy tips for ‘staying well’ during the change of seasons and finish…
View PostLearn to Hold a Microphone Correctly
Don’t own a microphone! No…but you do own a deodorant bottle…I hope! Try this simple singing practice hack and start learning to use a vocal microphone. It’s easy! — Learn More — * WATCH: Learn more about microphones here * READ: The technical side of Microphones…read more. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * Vocal Exercises…
View PostTwang is NOT Nasality
It’s all too easy to think that twang is nasality…but it isn’t! This video briefly discusses the differences between nasality and twang, reminding singers to take advantage of the clear focused resonance that twang offers the contemporary sound. Learn more about TWANG here Read an article about TWANG here — TOOLS for SINGERS — *…
View PostHow to RECOVER SINGING VOICE after a cold
We’ve all experience acute sickness (e.g. the common cold). In this video, Dr Dan discusses what to expect from your singing voice when you’ve had a cold, and how best to recover. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises * Articles about Voice & Singing * Dr Dan’s…
View PostHow to EXTEND your voice without STRAINING – The +1 Rule
Sometimes when we practice our singing we can fall into the trap of playing it safe and comfortable. Dr Dan offers a helpful singing tip in the video suggesting that the ‘plus one’ rule can be applied to our singing with great effect. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * More Vocal Exercises * FREE articles…
View PostDon’t push your VOICE over the Edge
Have you ever ‘sung through’ a vocal warm-up with a voice that was less than healthy? If you have, you may have been placing your voice at risk. This video, and the little singing tip contained within, could save you a lot of time and heart ache…not to mention your voice. — TOOLS for SINGERS…
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