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Automate Your Vocal Technique
Learning to automate your vocal technique requires diligent repetition. In this video, Dr Dan discusses the process of developing your vocal technique to the point of automated response. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises * Articles about Voice & Singing — LET’S CONNECT — * YouTube: http://bit.ly/1NhnvKM…
View PostBeat the Developmental Plateau
As we move along our developmental journey with our singing, at some point we will reach a plateau. These are important parts of the journey that should be celebrated because they often come about when we’ve accomplished a milestone. The danger of the developmental plateau is the temptation to stop altogether; settling for what we\’ve…
View PostWinning the Mental Game of Singing
Learning to sing is simply about notes and lyrics. Learn to win the mental game of singing with a few helpful and encouraging tips from Dr Dan. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises * Articles about Voice & Singing — LET’S CONNECT — * YouTube: http://bit.ly/1NhnvKM *…
View PostUSQ McGregor Summer School 2017
Join Dr Dan as he takes you through the necessary techniques (breath management, twang, belt, body alignment etc.) and performance skills (mic technique, stage craft) required by today’s singer. The practically applied theory will undergird your preparation of solo performance pieces; all of which will be under the careful instruction of Dr Dan’s encouraging guidance….
View PostVocal Cool Downs
It’s all too easy to forget to do your vocal cool downs. But skipping this all-important process can have dire consequences for your next gig. Learn more about Vocal Warm ups here. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises * Articles about Voice & Singing * Dr Dan’s…
View PostThe Developmental Pathway – Unconsciously Competent | Part 4 of 4
The ultimate aim of every learning pathway is to become unconsciously competent. But does the journey stop there? Read the article: “The Learning Pathway” — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises * Articles about Voice & Singing — LET’S CONNECT — * YOUTUBE – http://drdan.co/VoiceEssentials * FACEBOOK –…
View PostThe Developmental Pathway – Consciously Competent | Part 3 of 4
The third, and possibly the most dangerous stage of the developmental pathway is to be consciously competent. It’s important to not settle for what you have achieved thus far…there is more to learn. Read the article: “The Learning Pathway” — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises * Articles…
View PostThe Developmental Pathway – Consciously Incompetent | Part 2 of 4
The second stage of the developmental pathway is to be consciously incompetent. Perhaps the most frustrating stage along the learning pathway, being consciously incompetent requires the learner to ‘keep going!’ Read the article: “The Learning Pathway” — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises * Articles about Voice &…
View PostThe Developmental Pathway – Unconsciously Incompetent | Part 1 of 4
You don’t know what you don’t know! That’s the point at which every learning journey begins. But you can’t stay there if you want to develop in your singing. Join Dr Dan on a four part series as he discusses the four stages of the developmental journey. Read the article: “The Learning Pathway” — TOOLS…
View PostVoice Essentials – The Encouraging and Inclusive Community of Singers
I love the community of singers that we are building here at Voice Essentials. I want us to be an encouraging and inclusive group of people from every corner of the globe. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises * Articles about Voice & Singing — LET’S CONNECT…
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