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Auto-Tune: The Pros & Cons Revealed

Auto-Tune: The Pros & Cons Revealed

Read Time: 4mins From its humble beginnings to its omnipresence in today’s music industry, Auto-Tune has journeyed a long way. Its origin can be traced back to 1997 when Antares Audio Technologies developed it. Initially, it was aimed at correcting pitch discrepancies in vocal performances. However, it has evolved into a tool with wider applications, often…

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The Effects of Tobacco, Vaping, and Cannabis on Your Voice

The Effects of Tobacco, Vaping, and Cannabis on Your Voice

Photo by elsaolofsson on Pixabay Read Time: 4mins In today’s society, the prevalence of smoking, vaping, and cannabis use has raised considerable concern, particularly for those who rely on their vocal health, such as singers, speakers, and performers. It’s crucial to understand how these habits can detrimentally affect vocal health. Understanding Our Voice Our voice…

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Unlocking Vocal Potential: The Intersection of Singing and Sports

Unlocking Vocal Potential: The Intersection of Singing and Sports

Read Time: 4mins It’s no secret that I adore singing, but did you also know about my passion for sports? I frequent a gym, engage in weekly social games of touch football, and my ultimate passion, though not indulged as often as I would love, is snow skiing. Over the years, my immersion in sports…

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Mastering Balanced Vocal Onsets

Mastering Balanced Vocal Onsets

Read Time: 3mins Singing, as an art form, is composed of various techniques, one of which is the vocal onset. The mastery of onsets can significantly impact the overall singing performance. This article is designed to educate and enlighten you on the importance of balanced vocal onsets and how to achieve them in singing. Understanding…

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Unlocking the Secrets of Vocal Hydration

Unlocking the Secrets of Vocal Hydration

Read Time: 4mins G’day, fellow vocal enthusiasts! I’m Dr Dan, and together we’re venturing into the realm of vocal health. Today, we’re unravelling the mysteries of vocal hydration, a critical component for everyone who loves to sing or speak publicly. We’re pitting two popular devices, Personal Steam Inhalers and Nebulizers, head-to-head and will uncover their…

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Tonsillectomy and Vocal Health: What Singers Need to Know

Tonsillectomy and Vocal Health: What Singers Need to Know

Read Time: 3mins A tonsillectomy can bring relief and various health benefits to those who require it. However, singers may be concerned about this procedure’s potential impact on their voice. In this short blog post, we’ll explore the effects of a tonsillectomy on vocal performance and provide some insights, expert observations, and practical guidance for…

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Sing Louder, Not Harder: Achieving Vocal Balance and Resonance

Sing Louder, Not Harder: Achieving Vocal Balance and Resonance

Read Time: 3mins Updated: Tuesday 21 March, 16:01 (AEST) Hello, singers! Dr Dan here, and today we’re discussing how to sing louder without straining your voice. Most people don’t give much thought to how their voice sings louder. They just open their mouth and essentially yell in a melodious fashion. However, if you’ve been singing…

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I Don’t Know It All

I Don’t Know It All

Vocal Acoustics I know I do not know it all, and yet it is still sobering each time this fact confronts me. As an educated man, I pride myself in the collection of knowledge. I would like to think I do not allow this sense of pride to puff me up so that I think…

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