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How to use a Vapor Inhaler
Personal Steam Inhaler What is a ‘Steam Inhaler,’ and why should every serious singer, amateur and professional alike, own one? Looking after your voice is a pretty important business if you’re hoping to sing regularly and with consistent vocal health. There are so many challenges to the health of your voice: sickness, tiredness, vocal fatigue…
View PostWhy Do I Sing Better at Night?
Do You Have a NIGHT VOICE? Do we have a ‘night voice?’ Have you ever noticed that you can sing higher in the evening than you can in the morning? The reason may be quite simple, but it can have a major impact on the quality of your voice throughout the day. In order to…
View PostThe Benefits of Vocal Rest
VOICE REST Could Save Your Voice! The best singing tip you’ll ever hear is ‘to not sing!’ That’s right, voice rest is crucial to your vocal health and long-term development as a singer. Go on…stop singing! I’ve been teaching voice for nearly 20 years. Over that time, I’ve acquired a number of handy tips and…
View PostIs singing technique BAD for your VOICE?
Is Singing Technique Bad for Your Voice? Singing teachers are constantly going on about ‘developing good singing technique.’ But is this drive towards great technique doing more harm than good? Is Singing Technique Bad for Your Voice? Is the ‘sanitised voice’ actually an ‘unusable’ voice? This is a controversial subject that must be discussed… — TOOLS…
View PostVoice Registration – HEAD & CHEST Voice EXPLAINED
Voice Registration Explained Voice registration can be a tricky topic. In this video, Dr Dan explains, in easy to understand language, the terminology of Head voice and Chest voice and provides an in-depth understanding of voice mechanics. — Voice Registration Article — 1. In Practice: Transitions NB: Sorry about the audio sync issue when the…
View PostTop 5 ‘LEARN TO SING’ Channels 2015
Who has Dr Dan been following on YouTube during 2015. We’ve put together a ‘Top 5’ list of ‘Learn to Sing’ channels that Dr Dan can recommend as ‘fact-based’ and trustworthy. How many of Dr Dan’s top five are on your subscription list already? — TOP 5 Channels 2015 — 1. Felicia Ricci – http://bit.ly/1ObI3Z4…
View PostMeghan Trainor and her Vocal Cord Hemorrhage | Is Her Career Over?
What do Meghan Trainor, Sam Smith and Adele have in common? A vocal cord hemorrhage of course! Does this level of vocal damage finish a singer’s career? Dr Dan talks us through what a vocal cord hemorrhage is and then discusses the implications and prospects of recovery. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * Vocal Exercises…
View PostHow to FIND YOUR VOICE
How to find your Singing Voice Learn how to find your singing voice. In this video Dr Dan discusses this common question and demystifies the challenge of discovering your own unique sound. It’s easier than you think… — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises * Articles about Voice…
View PostUsing your PRIME VOICE
The Prime Voice: All of us have a ‘vocal sweet spot!’ Are you working to develop your prime voice? In this singing tip video Dr Dan instructs us to not neglect the body of the voice. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * More Vocal Exercises * FREE articles about voice & singing — LET’S CONNECT…
View PostThe Best DRUGS for SINGERS
The Best Drugs for Singers Did you know that certain painkillers can be harmful to your voice? Singers need to be mindful of everything they put into their bodies, including over-the-counter drugs. In this video Dr Dan tells us what singers should and shouldn’t take when they have a sore throat. — TOOLS for SINGERS…
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