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Twang and Breath Pressure
Today’s Pit Stop reminds us that too much pressure when using twang can result in a constricted throat. — WATCH MORE — * Do You Have Enough Twang in your Voice? * Twang is Not Nasality! — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises * Articles about Voice & Singing…
View PostHow to work SINGING TECHNIQUE into PERFORMANCE
Learning to sing can, at times, be a long and frustrating process. In this video Dr Dan discusses the advantages of taking the ‘long road’ and allowing time to do its work. — LEARN MORE — * READ: Learn more about the learning pathway here. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique…
View PostShould SINGERS own a MICROPHONE?
Owning your own microphone has many advantages to the amateur and professional singer alike. What are the advantages and which microphone is best for you and your voice? — LEARN MORE — * WATCH ‘Learn to Hold a Microphone Correctly’ * READ: Article about microphones — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique…
View PostPractice like you Perform
Learning to practice like you perform takes ‘practice.’ Try practicing your singing in front of a mirror and perform to yourself…you might be surprised by what you see. — LEARN MORE — * WATCH: How to prepare for a LIVE singing PERFORMANCE * READ: Perfect Practice — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal…
View PostCan EVERYONE become a World Class Singer?
Is it possible for anyone to become a world class singer? Is it purely based on talent, or is there more to it? Dr Dan offers his personal view on what it takes to become a great singer and how you can reach you own vocal goals. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * Vocal Exercises…
View PostWho are your LISTENING to?
Some would argue that our development as singers requires more listening than doing…and I’m inclined to agree. Who are you currently listening to? Watch & Listen to ‘Lior’ – http://bit.ly/1VRrdE9 — TOOLS for SINGERS — * Vocal Exercises * FREE articles about voice & singing — LET’S CONNECT — * YouTube: http://bit.ly/1NhnvKM * Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1wMUBOZ…
View PostHow to CARE for YOUR VOICE as a Singer
I’ve been teaching voice for about 20 years, and it’s about this time of the year that students start to get sick. It would seem that the changing seasons leave our bodies vulnerable to cold and flu. in this video I provide some handy tips for ‘staying well’ during the change of seasons and finish…
View PostLearn to Hold a Microphone Correctly
Don’t own a microphone! No…but you do own a deodorant bottle…I hope! Try this simple singing practice hack and start learning to use a vocal microphone. It’s easy! — Learn More — * WATCH: Learn more about microphones here * READ: The technical side of Microphones…read more. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * Vocal Exercises…
View PostTwang is NOT Nasality
It’s all too easy to think that twang is nasality…but it isn’t! This video briefly discusses the differences between nasality and twang, reminding singers to take advantage of the clear focused resonance that twang offers the contemporary sound. Learn more about TWANG here Read an article about TWANG here — TOOLS for SINGERS — *…
View PostHow to RECOVER SINGING VOICE after a cold
We’ve all experience acute sickness (e.g. the common cold). In this video, Dr Dan discusses what to expect from your singing voice when you’ve had a cold, and how best to recover. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises * Articles about Voice & Singing * Dr Dan’s…
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