You can listen or watch.........such choice!! Enjoy this fabulous conversation!
Dane Chalfin is a commercial vocal coach working with high level performers in the West End, TV and Film and the recording industry. Dane has been working in voice clinics since 2003 as a voice rehabilitation specialist with contracts across the NHS and a private consultant for a numberof ENT clinics…..there is nothing he doesn’t know about putting a camera up your nose!
Dane talks about the complexity of the voice, in particular the differences between other physical injuries such as a broken leg and an injured voice. There is a vast difference between how we and others around us treat these injuries.
Dane is a huge advocate for ‘multidisciplinary’ work when it comes to dealing with vocal issues and explains why it is essential for all the teams involved to communicate.
Dane shares his thoughts about the post covid vocal world and why some performers may be experiencing difficulties. He generously shares some gems on what to do to begin that strengthening process and the signs to look out for should you feel you need further support.
It’s mind blowing some of the little things that perhaps we may not have thought would affect us so much! From singing on zoom, to practising at home (when our neighbours may not be too keen) to the best line ever, when despairing at our lack of vocal stamina as the theatres began toreopen….. “there is no substitute for 8 shows a week!” Ain’t that the truth! Dane’s tips are always the best. Sadly, in the chat, he doesn’t wear a cloak or have a long white beard, but he is affectionately known as The Wizard, and I can vouch for that, he truly is! He’s also a lovely and supportive person!
Get your pencil and paper out and take notes he really is the best in the biz!
Enjoy!
Helpful resources that Dane mentions:
BAPAM - https://www.bapam.org.uk/
Help Musicians UK - https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/
Royal Society of Musicians - https://www.rsmgb.org/