Category: Vocal Health

A Comprehensive Guide to Vocal Recovery After COVID-19

A Comprehensive Guide to Vocal Recovery After COVID-19

Read Time: 3mins Hello, I’m Dr Dan, a Contemporary Singing Voice Specialist with extensive experience in voice training. Today, I’m excited to share insights on vocal recovery post-COVID-19. While I hold a Doctor of Musical Arts, I am not a medical doctor, so please consult your healthcare provider for personalised advice. This guide aims to…

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Singing Through Sickness: A Guide to Vocal Resilience

Singing Through Sickness: A Guide to Vocal Resilience

Read Time: 3mins We all understand that falling ill can severely disrupt your singing practice and performance plans. However, there’s a silver lining: there are still constructive activities to help you continue your vocal development, even when you’re not feeling your best. In this revamped guide, I’ve aimed to provide a more engaging and comprehensive…

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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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Dr Dan’s Guide to Alleviating Singing Tension

Dr Dan’s Guide to Alleviating Singing Tension

Read Time: 3mins Hello, everyone! Dr Dan here, and today I’m eager to engage with you on a crucial subject that resonates with all singers—mitigating vocal tension. Tension can often be a barrier to our vocal performance; however, we can eradicate this obstacle with the appropriate strategies. Let’s unpack six techniques, all of which have…

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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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Rest, Hydrate, and Recover: A Singer’s Guide to Beating Illness

Rest, Hydrate, and Recover: A Singer’s Guide to Beating Illness

Hello there! Let’s talk about tips to get sick singers back to their full vocal health. If you’re a singer who is currently sick or want to be prepared for when you do get sick, this blog is for you. Rest is Key As boring as it sounds, rest is the most important thing to…

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Develop Better Vocal Health in 2017

Develop Better Vocal Health in 2017

7 Steps to Better Vocal Health: What are your goals for the new year? Lose weight, eat healthily, spend more time with family and friends? More specifically, what are your singing goals for 2017? Better pitch accuracy, more performing and successful auditions are among the top goals I hear every January when my studio opens for…

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