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USQ 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…
View PostTemporomandibular Joint Exercise for Singers
It’s not an unusual thing this time of year to feel the impact of stress related tension. Often, as singers, we experience that tension in our jaw; our Temporomandibular joint. This quick an easy exercise will help you to release some of that tension so you can continue to sing with freedom. — TOOLS for…
View PostMy Singing Sucks! Is that really a helpful thing to Say?
There are times when we get to the end of our practice, or performance, only to realise that what we produced was not up to our personal expectations; or that of the audience! So how can we proactively respond to these inevitable moments? — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More…
View PostA Quick Reminder about DIET
As the old saying goes: ‘Garbage in, Garbage out!’ Everything we put into our bodies has an impact on the health of our voice. Let’s take a quick moment to reflect on our diet. — TOOLS for SINGERS — * FREE 7 Day Vocal Technique Detox * More Vocal Exercises * Articles about Voice & Singing —…
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