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What is Speech Level Singing?
Speech Level Singing – The SLS Method Explained If you’ve spent any amount of time on YouTube searching for tips about singing, then you’ve most likely heard the term ‘SLS’ or Speech Level Singing used to describe a certain singing methodology…Today I want to give you a bit of background on SLS and take the…
View PostKnow Thy Voice
The Swollen Vocal Cord Test Learn how to repair your voice with the swollen vocal cord test. Many singers that step into my studio for the first time don’t know their voice very well at all. When they sing, they simply open their mouths and hope for the best. But here at Voice Essentials we…
View PostWorld Voice Day 2016
April 16 is World Voice Day. An internationally recognised day when we acknowledge the gift of voice and all that it brings to the human race. How will you treat your voice this World Voice Day? Watch the video for a few tips on how to celebrate World Voice Day 2016. — TOOLS for SINGERS…
View PostFind QUALITY information about SINGING online
There is so much information available online today. The biggest challenge: how do you sort out the good from the bad? And when it comes to singing, how do you know whether the instruction your receiving online is of a high quality or not. Well today, I’m going to direct you to some excellent sites…
View PostHow 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…
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