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Unlocking the Health Benefits of Singing
Read Time: 3mins Embarking on a Harmonious Path Hello, friends! I’m Dr Dan, your companion in discovering how singing can elevate both our spirits and overall health. For nearly thirty years, I’ve seen transformations that transcend vocal skills, enriching lives with well-being. Together, let’s explore the profound health symphony orchestrated by singing. The Joy of…
View PostResonance Exercises for Singers: Unlocking Brilliance
Read Time: 3mins G’day, everyone! Today, I’m thrilled to share some powerful resonance exercises for singers that will elevate your singing to new heights. If you’ve been longing to infuse your voice with vibrancy and excitement, you’ve come to the right place. Join me on this journey as we explore four essential resonance exercises to…
View PostThe Effects of Tobacco, Vaping, and Cannabis on Your Voice
Photo by elsaolofsson on Pixabay Read Time: 4mins In today’s society, the prevalence of smoking, vaping, and cannabis use has raised considerable concern, particularly for those who rely on their vocal health, such as singers, speakers, and performers. It’s crucial to understand how these habits can detrimentally affect vocal health. Understanding Our Voice Our voice…
View PostUnlocking Vocal Potential: The Intersection of Singing and Sports
Read Time: 4mins It’s no secret that I adore singing, but did you also know about my passion for sports? I frequent a gym, engage in weekly social games of touch football, and my ultimate passion, though not indulged as often as I would love, is snow skiing. Over the years, my immersion in sports…
View PostMastering Balanced Vocal Onsets
Read Time: 3mins Singing, as an art form, is composed of various techniques, one of which is the vocal onset. The mastery of onsets can significantly impact the overall singing performance. This article is designed to educate and enlighten you on the importance of balanced vocal onsets and how to achieve them in singing. Understanding…
View PostA Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Voice
Read Time: 3mins Celebrating Your Unique Vocal Anatomy I meet many budding singers who aspire to sounding like their favourite artists in my daily interactions. While it’s great to have idols, it’s equally important to celebrate your unique voice. Therefore, let’s begin by understanding the anatomy of your voice. Your vocal apparatus, which includes your…
View PostKeep It Simple Singer!
Simple Singing Exercises I think when it comes to learning to sing, many of us fall into the trap that suggests ‘complex is best!’ With the prevalence of YouTube and ‘learn to sing’ channels there is an overabundance of complex singing exercises available to anyone with a mobile device or computer. Is there still a…
View PostThe ‘not-so’ Impossible Dream
Can anyone learn to sing? I cannot tell you how many times in my twenty-year teaching career that I have been asked this question: can anyone learn to sing? It will come as no surprise, given my vocation (and passion) as a singing voice specialist, that I unequivocally believe it is the birthright of every human…
View PostDevelop Better Vocal Health in 2017
7 Steps to Better Vocal Health: What are your goals for the new year? Lose weight, eat healthily, spend more time with family and friends? More specifically, what are your singing goals for 2017? Better pitch accuracy, more performing and successful auditions are among the top goals I hear every January when my studio opens for…
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