Recommended Resources
For vocal health
Voice care advice from the Voice Care Centre, a world-class London-based multidisciplinary centre for vocal rehabilitation and maintenance.
For online sessions
High-quality audio and video helps us make the most of online sessions. A few critical items go a long way, and I can guide you on choices and setup, including a free 20m session to help you optimise.
Minimum
Large tablet; stable, fast wifi.
Well-lit room; space to stand.
Zoom.
Recommended
Laptop or desktop; wired ethernet connection; USB mic; headphones.
Well-lit room; space to stand, move & lie down.
Zoom, Jitsi Meet or Farplay.
For coaching and practice
TE Tuner – tuner and metronome app. Can also record, pitch and time shift audio files. Very useful for in-person and online coaching, and practice. About £3.50.
Headphones – any headphones or earbuds can work for online coaching and practice, but lightweight open-backed headphones that minimise the occlusion effect (make it easier to hear your own voice acoustically) work best. My favourite are Koss KSC75. Retro looking but great for singers. About £30.
Bluetooth Speaker – so useful for coaching and practice so you can hear clearly and sing out efficiently at “live” levels (AKA practice the way you want to perform!) I like the JBL Flip series, but there are many viable choices.
Backing / Karaoke tracks – again, lots of choices, and if you have a source, great. If not, I like the quality and flexibility of Karaoke Version.