Deaf, Dumb or Musically Challenged? It Appears to Be All of the Above!
Deaf, Dumb or Musically Challenged?As It Appears to Be All of the Above! Written by Diana Yampolsky I would like to tell you about a somewhat recent incident that I had that I believe is representative of a very real problem that exists in the music industry. An associate of mine introduced me to his […]
From a “Vocal Impotent” to a “Vocal Casanova”…
Written by Diana Yampolsky In a previous article titled “Vocal Impotence – In Need of Vocal Viagra?” I provided important points on how to use your voice correctly and properly. I also enlightened my readers on how to comply with the standards of professional singing, which is a very important variable. Most importantly though, I […]
Vocal Congestion – In Need of a Cure?
Vocal Congestion – In Need of a Cure? We’ve Got It! Written by Diana Yampolsky In this column, I would like to talk about a common problem among many aspiring singers: singing with the nasal voice. Often at both the amateur and even professional level, you will hear singers that sound like they are literally […]
Vocal Box? Size XXX??? – Newest Trend – Opera Lessons???
Considering taking Opera Lessons to become an Opera Singer…? If so, do you think that you have a Vocal Box Size XXX or, perhaps, even bigger??? Written by Diana Yampolsky In this article, I would like to start off by talking about human genetics, anatomy and physiology. It is a common fact that people come […]
Vocal Parts ? Vocal Assembly
In this column, I would like to talk about the vocal parts and the proper assembly of them that contributes to the Total Vocal Performance. When a potential student comes to me for assessment and evaluation, I look at many of the components that could be crucial to his future success as a singing performer. […]
Vocal Dyslexia? Anatomy and Psychology of Vocal Performance
Vocal Dyslexia – Anatomy and Psychology of Vocal Performance Often people ask me how I come up with so much material on singing. I write on the subject for several music publications and have written two books on the subject that do not borrow or use any of the standard ideas of other writers and […]
In-Studio Vocal Invitro Fertilization
In this article, I would like to talk about the modern recording studio and its inherent advantages and disadvantages. One of the most frustrating things for me as a music lover is when I see a performer who cannot come even remotely close to reproducing live what we have heard on CD. Unfortunately, this has […]
Safe Voice Revolution
If you spend any time reading music industry publications or follow music-related media, you might have picked up on a recent trend: a lot of high profile performers are “experiencing difficulties?” with their voices. Not to sound insensitive, but in a way, this is actually a blessing in disguise. How so you may ask? They […]