Be It, Feel It, Love It, Live It
Be It, Feel It, Love It, Live It Written by Diana Yampolsky In this article, I would like to talk about the true dedication that is required to become a singer. What dedication you may ask? How is my life going to change? Let me try to express my point of view with regards to […]
I’m Not Crazy, I’m Just A Little (Vocally) Unwell
I’m Not Crazy, I’m Just A Little (Vocally) Unwell By Diana Yampolsky “I’m not Crazy, I’m Just a Little Impaired,” sings Rob Thomas (Grammy Nominated Singer and Songwriter) of Matchbox Twenty in his song “Unwell”. This song certainly contains a universal truth. I often think of this song when somebody who wants to become a […]
How to Achieve a Successful Vocal Performance and Avoid Making a Fool Out of Yourself
How to Achieve a Successful Vocal Performance and Avoid Making a Fool out of Yourself By Diana Yampolsky A long time ago I read a book about singing by another writer who gave some simple advice about how to handle stage fright and nervousness. He exclaimed: “Lighten up, make eye contact with the audience and […]
Vocal Assurance – Do You Need an Agent?
Vocal “Assurance” – Do You Need an Agent? Written by Diana Yampolsky (written in 2000) In certain situations, insurance is a must! For example: No insurance? No car driving. That is the law! Consequently, no proper vocal technique? Evidently “no assurance”. In this case, most likely, the vocal performance will be greatly compromised. Recent examples of […]
Vocal Labour – Vocal Delivery
Vocal Labour – Vocal Delivery Written by Diana Yampolsky One evening I was unwinding from a long day of intense vocal coaching sessions and flicked through the channels on my T.V. until I got to the Learning Channel. This particular show was about the delivery of babies and was set in a maternity ward. It […]
How to Comply with the Standards of Professional Singing
How to Comply with the Standards of Professional Singing Written by Diana Yampolsky Whenever an aspiring singer approaches me to become their vocal coach I always ask them what they are trying to achieve. One of the most common answers is that they want to become a professional singer. In most cases, after I hear […]
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 […]