The DocVox Blog: Singing Tips & Voice Health Insight

MYTHBUSTING VOCAL RANGE MYTH

MYTHBUSTING VOCAL RANGE MYTH

Since I was dubbed an honorary MythBuster by Adam Savage after shattering a wine glass in Season Two of MythBusters, I figured I have the right to bust a vocal myth myself. So, let me bust the myth...

HOW SINGERS CAN STAY CLEAR OF VOCAL NODULES WITH DOCTORVOX

HOW SINGERS CAN STAY CLEAR OF VOCAL NODULES WITH DOCTORVOX

If you sing often, you know what it feels like when your voice starts to sound scratchy, weak, or unreliable. Sometimes that roughness can come from overuse, tension, or too much pressure on your v...

DOES ALCOHOL OR SMOKING AFFECT MY VOICE? THE HARD TRUTH...

DOES ALCOHOL OR SMOKING AFFECT MY VOICE? THE HARD TRUTH...

Singers, I’m only going to say this once...Any substance (like smoke or alcohol) that has a drying effect on your body is NOT GOOD FOR YOUR VOICE!!! I recently touched on this in an article about c...

SAY GOODBY TO HOARSENESS

SAY GOODBY TO HOARSENESS

If you’ve ever experienced hoarseness after a long day of singing or speaking, you know how frustrating it can be. Hoarseness, caused by vocal fatigue or strain, can sideline even the most seasoned...

STAGE FRIGHT?!? TRY THIS:

STAGE FRIGHT?!? TRY THIS:

Here’s a little secret I rarely share. I’m ALWAYS nervous before a performance. But if you’ve ever watched me on television or at one of my vocal workshops, you’d never know it. I step onto the sta...

WARMING UP THE RIGHT WAY

WARMING UP THE RIGHT WAY

Warming up your voice before singing is like stretching before a workout. But not all warm-ups are created equal. If you’re looking to take your vocal warm-up routine to the next level, DoctorVox d...