RESOURCES FOR THE PERFORMER

The following resources are made available merely as a starting guide for vocal health and techniques. It is recommended that any serious training be undertaken with the supervision of a knowledgable instructor or coach. Available below is a small list of resources that can help enhance skill and increase knowledge.

 

Vocal Training, Lessons, & Workshops

We provide lesson and workshop opportunities throughout the year. You can visit the "Choir" page to see some of the seasonal group workshops we provide, as well as checking out our regular lesson and workshop rates on our Training Services page here.

 

Resource Downloads

Posture

Good posture allows the breath to be unrestricted; it also enhances vocal quality and confidence.

Breathing

Correct breathing raises the level of fitness in the body, aids diaphragm control, gives focus, prepares, relaxes and conserves the oxygen in the air that is breathed for longer sustained notes.

Anchoring

Anchoring is used to support the voice.
SCM muscles and Body anchoring for high energy singing especially in belt
Back of neck muscles for tilted thyroid
Facial for extra resonance and forward placement.

False Vocal Fold Retraction

For healthy phonation, retracting the false vocal folds is imperative. Don’t be discouraged if there are no immediate results as it takes time.

Vocal hygiene

It is important to give the body the best possible start for healthy singing. Given are some essential elements to take into consideration when training the voice, it’s up to the individual for maintenance and care and to know the bodies limits. If there is no reaction to dairy, then there is no need for abstinence. For caffeine lovers, don’t abstain on days when you’re not using your voice energetically. Be aware of food intolerance's as each individual will have different reactions.

Backing Vocals & In-Ears

Great tips for the stage performer who uses audio equipment.

Vocal Dynamics

Tips to try within songs to produce variation and add interest to the vocal line.

Movable Transition 101

Your “go-to” essential information on how to develop and work vocal transitions.

Vocal Gym Series

These CDs are designed to develop various aspects of the singer's technique.

 

Other Resources

Recommended Reading

Kayes, G. “Singing and the Actor” London, A&C Black Publishers Limited, ©2004
ISBN 0-7136-6823-7
www.vocalprocess.co.uk
Also available from Amazon USA Canada France Japan Germany
 

Videos

Various teaching videos available online.
Vocal Fold Structure: Windows/Linux Version   Mac Version   Free Video to view
 

Student Websites

Roads www.myspace.com/roadsmusic
Rebecca Lloyd www.keystring.com.au
Rochelle www.myspace.com/rochelleswift
Worry Dolls www.worrydolls.net
Simon Roberts www.simonreesrocks.com
Seeing Verity www.seeingverity.com
Arabella Storyteller www.myspace.com/arabellastoryteller
 

Suppliers and Other Professionals

Caravan Records www.caravanrecords.com.au
Vocaltuition UK www.vocaltuition.co.uk
Vocal Process www.vocalprocess.co.uk
Sidmouth Gospel Choir www.sidmouthgospelchoir.co.uk
Rock School www.rockschool.co.uk
Speech and Language Therapy www.rcslt.org
Voice Craft www.voicecraft.com.au
The Academy of Music and Sound www.theacademy.uk.com
Blackbourn Mastering www.philblackbourn.com
Essqué Productions www.essque-productions.com