5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Ian
Here are 5 things you probably don't know about me: 1: I love designing things. I designed the house that I live in and the landscaped gardens. 2: I live with my partner Belinda and our 5 year old Labrador x Alsatian Hollie 3: I love fast cars. My favourite car that I have owned is a Honda S2000. 4: I am a skilled carpenter. I have built the last 3 homes that I have lived in. 5: I have performed 15 leading roles in Musical Theatre and Opera. [gallery link="file" columns="2"]
Energy And Pyschology. A Singers Secret Weapon.
So, you have a solid technique, you have developed style to your singing. You have done everything ”vocally” to master your voice. There is however another aspect of singing that is overlooked. An aspect of singing that sets apart the amateur singer to the professional singer. ENERGY An energized body will lead to an energized voice! Exercise: Walk into a room with your shoulders slumped, head down, yawning and feeling very lethargic. Notice your energy levels. Now sing. What do you notice? What is often lacking is certain “spark”. A singer may be technically great, but a technically great ...
Posture and Body Alignment
What does your body have to do with singing? Posture is one of the foundation skills that you will need to master before you even make a sound. The way you hold your body will affect everything from your breathing to vocal flexibility. Most people realise that as a singer your voice is your instrument. This is only partly correct. As a singer your entire body is your instrument. View this article as a video. Let’s take a look at how the body in its most basic form is made up. If we divide the body into 3 separate areas we have: The lower ...
How To Develop Your Tone
"I want to sound better!" How many times have you heard someone say this about their singing? How many times have you said this to yourself? During this Interactive Article you will learn the different “areas” of your voice, how they affect your tone, and how to adjust your sound so that it sounds better and is easier to sing. Think of your voice as an engine in a car. In order for a car to go faster the engine needs to change gears. Your voice acts in a very similar way. Your voice has 3 distinct “gears”: Chest Voice Mixed ...
Vocal Health.
Having the most unique instrument in the world requires certain discipline to ensure it is kept in pristine condition. Unlike other instruments you can’t go out and buy a new one if something happens to your voice. Some key areas that we as singers can control are: Environment Diet Smoking and Alcohol Environment Our bodies react to extreme changes in temperature and humidity. It is important to try and keep your body at a regulated temperature when possible. Avoid breathing in cold air. Avoid speaking at high levels over a prolonged period of time. The most common occurrences are sport carnivals and trying to speak over loud ...
Why Breathing Is Important For Singing
What does breathing and posture have to do with the way you sing? Your breathing muscles are attached to your skeletal frame. If your body is out of balance or alignment you cannot perform skilled breathing which is necessary for singing. It makes sense to create a balanced body before learning anything else. What is the difference between breathing and skilled breathing? You already know how to breathe, it is one very important element of sustaining life! The way we are taught to breathe from an early age is adequate to oxygenate our bodies and to support everyday speech. This type of breathing ...
Learn How Sound Is Produced
How Is Sound Produced? To view this article as a video click here. Sound is produced by the vocal folds which are two matched folds of tissue positioned on the right and left sides of your larynx. Your larynx is the “Bump” you can see and feel in the lower part of your neck. When the vocal chords are at rest they form a “V” shape. When inhaling they expand to allow air in. They remain open when exhaling. When making sound, the chords are drawn together. Pressurized air flows up from your lungs creating a ripple effect on the chords that travels through ...
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Come BackStage With Your CoachI recently did a series of concerts for our local band with a friend of mine, Amanda...
Want to hear your coach sing?“My Grown Up Christmas list” Due to popular demand I have recorded a...
5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About IanHere are 5 things you probably don’t know about me: 1: I love designing...
Life as a Singer and Vocal CoachPart 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 When I moved back to Port Macquarie I decided to take...
Ian’s Life Story “My University Days”Part 1 Part 2 Part3 Part 4 Moving to Brisbane in 1998 was a big step for me. It...
Ian’s Life Story. “School and Discovering My Voice”Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 It was time to do some research into this fascinating...
Ian’s Life Story. “The Early Years”Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 I was born in the rural NSW city of Wagga Wagga on the...
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Premium Video Series Part Four: How To Breathe For SingingHow To Breathe For Singing In the fourth Premium Subscriber Video I will be teaching...
Premium Video Series Part Three: How To Sing Riffs And RunsHow To Sing Fast Riffs and Runs (Vocal Flexibility) Welcome to the third video in...
Vocal Tune Up VideoFor your convenience I am adding the Vocal Tune Up Video Lesson you receive as a...
How To Develop VibratoYou asked for it! Vibrato: What is it and how do I develop it? Enjoy! Enrol...
Quick Vocal Warm UpDue to popular demand I have recorded a quick vocal warm up for my subscribers! You...
How To Sing: Vocal FryIn this quick singing lesson you will learn what vocal fry is and how you can use...
How To Sing: Develop Your Mixed VoiceIn this quick singing lesson you will learn what your mixed voice is and how to develop...
How To Sing: Develop Your Head VoiceIn this quick video lesson you will learn what your head voice is and how to develop...
How To Sing: Develop Your Chest VoiceIn this quick video lesson you will learn what your chest voice is and how to develop...
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Singing Tips: How To Accelerate Your Learning ProcessIn this quick singing tip you will learn how you can rapidly accelerate your learning process and retain more techniques and skills. Enjoy! Read More →
Singing Tips: Bad Habits!In this weeks singing tip I discuss how small “bad habits” can impact on your performance. You can also watch me acting a bit of a fool! Enjoy! Read More →
Singing Tips: Conquering Your FearsAre your fears holding you back? In this weeks singing tip you will learn how irrational fear can defeat a singer. Enjoy! Read More →
Singing Tips: Looking After Your VoiceIn this weeks singing tip you will receive a checklist of DO’s and DONT’S that will help keep your voice in great condition. Enjoy! Read More →
Singing Tips: How To Deal With MistakesIn this quick singing tip you will learn the best way to deal with mistakes when learning how to sing. Enjoy! Read More →
Singing Tips: How To Handle Your First Singing Lesson.In this quick singing tip I will give you a checklist of questions to ask when trying to find a good vocal coach. Enjoy! 8yhf4ja9wv Read More →
Singing Tips: Sing with Silliness!In this quick singing tip you will learn why being a bit “silly” when you sing can make a difference to your voice. Enjoy! Read More →
Singing Tips: Sing what you love!In this quick singing tip I will share with you a story of how singing a song you love can improve your voice. Enjoy! Read More →
Singing Tips: ArticulationIn this quick singing tip video you will learn some ways to improve the clarity of your words. Enjoy Read More →
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