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The 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…
View PostSinging with Nodules – Diagnosis and Treatment
Vocal Fold Nodules Without seeking to sound alarmist, there are many things that can go wrong with the human voice. More often than not, vocal issues are functional. That is, there can be problems with breath flow, tension and vocal tract shaping. Occasionally, however, singers and professional voice users such as call centre workers and…
View PostSinger’s Reflux
Acid Reflux & Singers There is an epidemic of sorts running rampant among singers. Symptoms include reduced range, raspy sound, discomfort when singing, a continuous lump in the throat as well as reduced vocal stamina. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, then it may well be that you are suffering from acid reflux….
View PostSinging with an Eating Disorder
Eating Disorders and Singing – Anorexia and Bulimia Over 30 million Americans suffer from eating disorders, and it has been estimated that approximately 4% of the Australian population also has an eating disorder. These are big numbers. And because the statistics are so significant, simple logic would suggest that a good portion of those struggling with…
View PostVocal Pacing and the Happy Singer
Vocal Pacing Are you vocal pacing? Most singers can be found singing all day every day. In the shower, in the car, during class. If you’re like me, and I know many of you are, singing is something that you just find yourself doing…occasionally at the most inappropriate times. But are we inadvertently putting our vocal…
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