Voice Coach Teaches A ‘Mind Over Vocal Cords’ Philosophy
By Don Ford, Entertainment EditorOriginally published in the Brampton Guardian, Friday, May 12 1995 Give Diana Yampolsky a microphone, video camera and 10 hours, and she can transform average singers into quality performers. Yampolsky runs the Royans School for the Musical Performing Arts (197 Queen St. E.) where she provides students with what she says […]
Book Review: Vocal Science – Flight to the Universe.
– Written by Christina Grant, Canadian Music Educator magazine As a vocalist, I have often been overwhelmed by the many interconnecting elements involved in a single performance. What I appreciate most about this book was that it provides an overview of many key issues relevant for the emerging vocalist. It is especially unique in its […]
Coach Me If You Can – Toronto Star by Betsy Powell
By Betsy Powell, The Toronto Star ” It’s Not as Easy as it Sounds.” “Your software has a virus,” says Diana Yampolsky as I lower from tiptoe to flat foot and catch my breath after another tongue-tied run-through of do re me fa so la ti do. “There is hope,” she continues, though I’m doubtful. I’m […]
Music School – Meet & Greet – Diana Yampolsky
Interview with Diana Yampolsky published in Exclaim Magazine A graduate of the Lenigrad Music Teacher’s College, Diana Yampolsky is a renowned specialist in the human voice. She came to Canada in 1980, and in 1984 founded the Toronto-based Royans School for the Musical Performing Arts where she teaches her Vocal Science Immersion Program. She is […]
Vocal Constipation or Vocal Diarrhea?
Vocal Constipation or Vocal Diarrhea? Written by Diana Yampolsky In last month’s column, entitled ‘Vocal Inadequacy – In Need of Non-Surgical Voice Extension?’, I explained how singers can compensate for short and/or thin vocal cords by strengthening their lower abdominal and upper diaphragm muscles and working on their facial cavities in order to make them […]
The Technical Elements of Vocal Style
The Technical Elements of Vocal Style Written by Diana Yampolsky – (written in 2001) In this article, I would like to talk about an interesting observation that I have made over my 26 years as a vocal coach; not too many people realize that there are several aspects that have to be addressed with regards […]
Vocal Inadequacy – In Need of Non-Surgical Voice Extension?
Vocal Inadequacy – In Need of Non-Surgical Voice Extension? Written by Diana Yampolsky SIZE MATTERS! Regardless of what anybody says, IT DOES. What am I talking about you may ask? I am talking about the voice and the sound it produces. As I have already mentioned before in previous columns, every human being is born […]
Vocal Narcissism – Me, Myself and I…and MY VOICE!
Vocal Narcissism – Me, Myself and I? and MY VOICE! Written by Diana Yampolsky Let me tell you, my reader, that music is often called the world’s greatest communication tool. An effective piece of music crosses national boundaries, and a good song transcends any language barriers. With that said, a common problem that I have […]
Voice Repair – Get Excited! We Have the Tools!
To learn about our treatment methods for vocal problems, visit the Non-Surgical Voice Repair section of our site; orfor efficient and guaranteed results, Contact Us Now! Voice Repair – Get Excited! We Have the Tools Written by Diana Yampolsky In this article, I would like to talk about how to deal with voice problems. As much as I […]
Music Market – What’s Hot? Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty
Music Market – What’s Hot? Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty Written by Diana Yampolsky One of the great ironies of my life is that my career as a Vocal Coach/Consultant keeps me so extremely busy that I do not have very much time to listen to new artists who are not amongst my clientele. In […]