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 […]
Vocal Engineering
Vocal Engineering By Diana Yampolsky Over the years, I have been assisting my vocal students with the recording of their demo tapes and CD’s. I have been in both the best and worst recording studios and worked with both very experienced and novice engineers. In this article, I would like to share my experience as […]
Vocally Speaking – The Cutting Edge
Vocally Speaking – The Cutting Edge By Diana Yampolsky In this column, I would like to talk about something that every singer who aspires to greatness must have: a cutting edge. This term is actually the title of an obscure movie about figure skating that I enjoyed very much and, more importantly, perfectly encapsulates exactly […]
Psychology of Performance – Pavlovian Conditioning
Psychology of Performance – Pavlovian Conditioning By Diana Yampolsky In this column, I would like to talk about something human psychology-related. When I speak at Music Conferences, I often make the statement that vocal coaching is not really about working on the voice, it is about working on the mind. I like to think that […]
Vocal Fitness – Vocal Balance
Vocal Fitness – Vocal Balance By Diana Yampolsky, Canadian Musician Magazine IT IS ALL ABOUT BALANCE!! You will hear this statement from almost everyone… from new age gurus, from marriage counsellors – and, of course, from numerous fitness instructors. It’s pretty much a cliche, but there is always something of a universal truth there in […]