Donna Flynn

Am I Damaging My Voice?

Perhaps you have sensed that something is wrong with your voice but are unable to identify the problem. You may feel soreness when singing or afterwards. You are able to sing notes some days but unable to sing those same notes other days. You may have lost a portion of your range completely. What is normal and what is not? Let me tell you…… When your throat feels tight or hoarse it is because incorrect vocal cord adjustments... (posted by Donna Flynn 5 years 305 days ago.)

Create Your Unique Singing Style

What does it mean to create a singing style that is unique and distinct to you? We all attempt to develop a singing voice that brings out all the “best” qualities in our voice, but how is that achieved? How do we take our “best” vocal qualities and develop them in a way that is different from everyone else? How can we make our style engaging and pleasing to the listener? (posted by Donna Flynn 6 years 109 days ago.)

Hitting High Notes – It’s Easier Then You Think

In order to understand what takes place when singing high notes you first need to understand what pitch is. Pitch should not be thought of as a note. Pitch is a musical thought. A mental image. First, the singer gets a strong image of the note they wish to sing. You then sing the desired pitch mentally being guided by how the voice feels. You avoid the urge to listen to the music or to yourself. Musical... (posted by Donna Flynn 6 years 191 days ago.)

Three Things You Need To Develop To Be a Singer

You say you want to sing. What does it mean to sing or to be a singer? The answer may appear obvious, but is it? When we think of singing, we may think of a specific song or performer. We may think of notes, pitch or wonder how many octaves someone is able to sing. The one thing you may not consider is your mind. Singing starts with your thinking. It is your mental attitude. What you think, you will feel.... (posted by Donna Flynn 6 years 195 days ago.)

SOUNDS GOOD TO ME - Eliminate Throat Tension While Singing

As a vocal coach, I hear it all the time. I love to sing but when I do, I get hoarse and need to shout to be heard after only a few hours. Some days I just want to give up. What am I doing wrong? (posted by Donna Flynn 6 years 217 days ago.)

What To Expect During Your First Year of Vocal Training

You have heard all the claims…..Sing Like a Star …..10 Easy Steps to Sounding Like a Pro …..Increase Your Range by 2 Octaves Guaranteed! It can be overwhelming to sift through the scads of information on the latest vocal techniques and easiest road to success. These promises can be alluring to even the most experienced singer. To help clear up some of the hype, I have outlined what you can... (posted by Donna Flynn 6 years 217 days ago.)