ARE YOU READY?

Hey Friends, great to have you here! As a fellow lover of music, I completely understand the challenges of maintaining a high standard of singing through long periods, especially through touring. It can be a total grind! But fear not, with some proper vocal health practices and a heaping dose of determination, you’ll be able…
Healthy Eating

Your vocal cords are fragile and delicate layers of tissue, which vibrate at a very fast rate when singing, so it’s important that we maintain a healthy environment for them to work in! As we’ve already addressed HYDRATION we know that keeping them moist will prevent them from drying out and causing irritation. Now we…
Hydration

Maintaining a good level of hydration is CRUCIAL for a singer or anyone that uses their voice for a living. It’s something that we can easily overlook and forget about. Most people only drink water when they feel thirsty and this is the body’s natural mechanism to make sure you stay hydrated. One of the…
Daily Vocal Exercise
Getting started with a daily vocal routine can be a daunting task as there are so many aspects to the voice that need your attention. Even though it’s good to generally sing and flex your vocal cords the important thing to remember is that when you warm up, you should be aiming for GOOD LEVELS OF CONNECTION…
I WAS ALWAYS SINGING SOMETHING!

Hey, Dan Tompkins here. Thank’s for checking out my blogs. This is a short introduction to a series of others that can be found within the DTVC site. So let’s get stuck in and ‘Just Sing!’ I was always singing something! I guess it must be in my blood? Even from a young age, it didn’t…
Episode #5 – The Singers Lifestyle – Reflux and Silent Reflux

Personal experiences in dealing with Acid Reflux and the impact on singing. Identifying reflux Managing reflux Personal experience Effects of reflux
Episode #4 – The Singers Lifestyle – Physical Exercise

Here we talk about the benefits of physical exercise for singers, focussing on motivation and cardio fitness. Motivation Cardio Fitness Heart Rate during exercise Exercise intensity
Episode #3 – The Singers Lifestyle – Healthy Eating

An insight into the health benefits of a balanced diet for singers. In this podcast we talk about what food types avoid to keep a strong voice. Balanced diet Health Benefits Food to keep and avoid The subjectivity of diet
Episode #2 – The Singers Lifestyle – Hydration

A discussion around the importance of hydration in singing, highlighting the signs of dehydration and ways to prepare for singing. Benefits of hydration Signs of dehydration Preparation for singing Personal experiences
Episode #1- The Singers Lifestyle – Just Sing

A brief description of my background history and experience working in the music industry. Goal setting advice and identifying strengths and weaknesses. Personal History Working in the music industry The human voice Goal Setting