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Overcome Singing Constriction

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VoiceCouncil Magazine presents “Coached” – in this episode Juno nominated rock star Katie Rox tackles vocal constriction with the help of Speech-Language Pathologist Shelagh Davies.

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Vocal Technique That Works


She had every reason to stop singing – but she refused to give up.

Cathrine Sadolin is among the leading voice researchers in the world.

Her writing and master classes have now developed into a vocal Institute with a team of trained associates who work all over the globe.

We thought it would be interesting to ask Cathrine to tell us about her personal journey with vocal technique.

You’ve taught singing technique to thousands of singers, but when did you first ‘bump into’ the need for vocal technique in your own singing?
When I opened my mouth I had every issue imaginable! You see, I was not your typical singer. I originally began singing to help my asthma. Of course I fell in love with music and performance, but was plagued by difficulties: I was constantly hoarse, had lots of air in my voice, a restricted range and no volume.

How did you deal with these issues?
At first I didn’t. My voice teachers didn’t > read more

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Posture for the Vocalist

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Posture for the Vocalist

Vocal Coach and Rehabilitation Specialist Dane Chalfin urges singers to focus on ‘evidence’ not ‘eminence’ when seeking voice training.

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Twist Your Vocal Warm Up

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Twist Your Vocal Warm Up

Kim Chandler, creator of the Funky ‘n Fun vocal training series, shares insights for singers on keeping their whole self engaged when doing their vocal warm ups.

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Learning Your Song: The Essentials


Giving your song more soul is possible – says Jeannie Deva

You might think the steps of learning a song obvious: learn the words; learn the melody.

Singers who succeed find that there is actually more to it than this.

By following the 11 steps below, I think you’ll discover a more > read more

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Your Starting Note – Top 5 Tips


No more fumbling; you can find that first note every time – says Joey Elkins.

A certain beginning to every song in your line-up will make for a stronger performance.

Here are the tips, tricks and ideas I’ve seen vocalists use to get that sometimes elusive first note.

1. Record Your Band’s Intro at a Rehearsal…
Why not just use an app on your smart phone at the next rehearsal to record all of the intros – and listen to these over and over again in your spare time away from the band. Immerse yourself > read more

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Garfunkel’s Elusive Voice


Check out this new piece in our Vocal Injury 101 Series – by Megan Gloss

Case: Art Garfunkel
Diagnosis: Vocal Paresis

While Simon & Garfunkel often are regarded for Paul Simon’s brilliantly crafted melodies, it’s the voice of Art Garfunkel that lends the classic folk/rock duo its signature harmonic sound.

And, though Garfunkel’s voice has been noted for changing throughout the years, it still is considered by many to be one of the most distinguishable and favored voices in the history of popular music.

After years of musical separation, Simon & Garfunkel reunited, announcing a > read more

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Extreme Singing III: Distortion


The sounds you want can be produced damage free. Vocal Coach Dane Chalfin shows the way.

It is possible to be so seduced by a “cool” vocal sound that you forget to maintain your vocal health.

Performing extreme singing in a healthy way isn’t all about learning technical principles.

I hope that so far in this series you’ve seen that these sounds are often produced in healthy ways when we are at play or by imagining certain movements.

This is just as true with distortion; often the way ahead lies through > read more

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Extreme Singing II – Belting


Whether it’s twanging, belting or distortion, your voice needs to work smarter, not harder -says Dane Chalfin

One of the principles that I hope emerges throughout this series has to do with redefining the term “work” in the phrase “vocal work”.

It seems that many vocalists think that if they have pain when they sing, that they are working hard.

It is so important to realize that although there can be much muscular work in your body involved in your signature sounds, each of these sounds must be > read more

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Extreme Singing


Whether you are a Twanger, Belter or Distortionist, Dane Chalfin asks: are you making your signature sounds without damaging your voice?

Are You An Extreme Singer?

There are many singers who live comfortably within the normal parameters of folk, jazz and commercial pop; these vocalists use speech-based sound mixed in with some lighter qualities.

In this series, however, I want to address any singing that is over and above your normal speaking range, volume and stamina requirements.

We start moving into ‘extreme’ territory when > read more

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