Vocal Warm-ups and Workouts with David Valks Singing School

Episode 8 - Classic Warm-Up (18 mins)

I'm back! It's been a long time between episodes but I'm thrilled to be back with you. This warm-up is a great all-rounder. It starts nice and gentle and covers all th

Episode 7 - Building Resonance

Finding and building resonance is incredibly important in singing and speaking.   We really can shape our tone and build power without doing any damage to the vocal fold

Episode 6 - 20 Minute Vocal Warm-up

This is an epic episode for those of you who have a bit more time on your hands or those who want a really good warm-up before a lesson or a performance. We cover a real

Episode 5 - Vocal Warm-up for Kids (or the young at heart)

Vocal Warm-up for Kids (or the young at heart) You don't have to be a kid to do these exercises.  They are pretty fun so feel free to join in! In this episode we have 4

Episode 4 - Vocal Workout: Articulation & Tongue Tension

Welcome back! In this 10 minute episode, we really give your tongue a good workout. We start with the 5 note scale humming, whilst making a chewing motion with your mou

Episode 3 - 10 Minute Vocal Workout

This episode is around 10 minutes and is packed with exercises to work different parts of the vocal tract: 1. Fracatives - were specifically used JJJJ, ZZZZ and VVVVV 2

Episode 2 - 5 Minute Vocal Workout

This is a quick workout if you are pushed for time. We use 3 exercises: Octave arpeggio using your straw or to a humming sound 1.5 octave scale using a lip trill or to

Episode 1 - 10 Minute Vocal Workout

In this episode we look at 3 SOVT exercises to help strengthen the voice. Read more about SOVT exercises here - https://www.voicescienceworks.org/sovt-exercises.html It