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What 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…
View PostMaintain Muscle Tone
Voice Muscle Maintenance What a year we’ve had together. 2016 has been awesome, busy but awesome! In my final video for the year I want to quickly reflect on the year that was and give you some handy tips for muscle maintenance and keeping your voice nice and healthy over the festive season. Research tells…
View PostHow to Set SMART Goals for Singing
SMART Goals for SINGING Each of us is on a journey of vocal development. Most journeys have a start and an end. But learning to sing is slightly different in that we never stop learning; we never arrive at a destination…mostly because our voice is biologically ageing and therefore constantly changing. So how can we…
View PostVoice Classification for Singers
Voice Classification for Singers Contemporary voice classification can help singers choose the right songs to sing! We all want to know who we are and what sets us apart as individual voices. Part of this discovery process is determining what voice classification you fall into. In contemporary singing ‘voice classification’ has limited use, but it…
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