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General Anesthesia and Intubation
Intubation and Singers It could be argued that we are never more physically vulnerable than when we undergo surgery. Thanks to modern medicine, surgeons can perform the most complex of procedures all while the patient is in a medically induced state of unconsciousness known as a general anaesthesia. But of course, while you’re unconscious the…
View PostVocal Cord Hemorrhage | Diagnosis and Care
Vocal Cord Hemorrhage There are many things that can go wrong with a voice including a Vocal Cord Hemorrhage. Most vocal issues develop over an extended period of time. Nodules, for example, may take months to fully develop. There is one vocal pathology however that can develop in an instant: Vocal Cord Hemorrhage. What is a Vocal Cord Hemorrhage…
View PostHabits of Highly Effective Singers
Five Singing Habits Learning to sing is a life-long journey. There are many things that you should be doing every day to ensure you don’t trip your voice up along the way. Today I’m going to be teaching you about the FIVE Singing HABITS that every singer should be doing each and every day to…
View PostSinging with Twang
Vocal Twang Today we are going to be learning about the all-important skill of singing with vocal Twang. I’ve talked about the technique of Twang before, but today I want to go a step further and give you some excellent exercises designed to help you achieve your best vocal Twang ever. If you’ve ever needed…
View PostThe Ageing Voice and Singing
Ageing Voice We may not like to accept it, but our bodies do change as we get older, and it’s rarely for the better. And when it comes to the ageing voice there are a variety of changes that the elderly person may experience. Symptoms such as altered vocal range, increased levels of effort when singing,…
View PostDr Dan’s Recommended Reading List
Books for Singers What are the best books for singers? If your voice is controlled by your brain, which it is, then surely you need to feed your mind with excellent information. Brain food doesn’t only come from listening and watching. Some of the best mental nutrition comes from books. So today, we are going…
View PostLearning to Sing Uber-High Notes
Whistle Register Singing Whistle register singing is a very cool thing to do and adds the all-important WOW factor when applied at the right moment in a song. But what is whistle register and can every singer learn to sing those uber-high notes? When it comes to Whistle register singing, there is still some debate…
View PostWhat to EXPECT when Learning to SING
Singing Expectations Singing Expectations. We all have certain expectations in life. Expectations often go unstated and sit deep within our subconscious governing our every move. Expectations. They can ruin your vocal development or help you to realise your vocal performance dream. So, how do you set the right expectations for your vocal development? We also…
View PostHow to Manage Asthma for Singers
Singing with Asthma As you might expect, singing with asthma can have a significant impact on the voice, so today we’re going to unpack the condition, it’s effect on singing and how best to manage the symptoms. Fortunately for many sufferers of Asthma, our understanding of the two main components of asthma, inflammation of the…
View PostThe Menstrual Cycle and Singing
Premenstrual Voice Syndrome The main symptoms of Premenstrual Voice Syndrome are a loss of vocal power, quicker onset of vocal fatigue, a reduction in singing range, and for some women a raspier than usual voice. Ladies, the Menstrual cycle can have a serious effect on your singing. Research estimates that at least one in three women…
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