2023-12-20 05:05
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Tips and advice for learning how to sing, perform and live the dream of being a professional entertainer and performing artist, along with common sense commentary and rants on the state of today's music industry. Written by international master vocal coach, Diana Yampolosky, creator of Vocal Science (TM).
2023-10-04 01:35
Our recent international client Cedric H. (from Paris, France), 38 years old, had suffered from Sulcus Vocalis for 3 years, as nobody was able to rectify it. That definitely affected hi… Read More
2023-09-20 23:43
So you call yourself, let's say, a professional singer… yes, you have been performing for quite a few years on different stages, small and even not-so-small. You even happened to impe… Read More
2023-09-05 19:15
Why are you asking these questions, and what exactly does the title mean… you might wonder, my reader? The answer is: We are getting quite peculiar questions from our perspective clie… Read More
2023-08-29 00:35
Let us introduce to you, the 17-year-old Tory J. of Wisconsin USA who had acquired and suffered from VCD (Vocal Cord Dysfunction) along with Asthma for quite a few years. The above was… Read More
2023-08-15 03:05
Are you, by any chance, from a “Flying Saucer” or, perhaps, from a “Submarine” Submerged in Deep Water…?The question is: Do you actually have any touch with &l&hell…Read More
2023-05-23 16:35
1984…The Birth of The Royans Professional Vocal School AKA The Royans School for the Musical Performing Arts!An excerpt from the book by Diana Yampolsky titled:"Vocal Science&tr&hell…Read More
2023-04-15 01:58
The Jax FamilyTory Jax, of Wisconsin, USA, came to us on March 28th, 2023, accompanied by her parents, Tim and Stacy Jax to treat her Asthma and Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD). She… Read More
2023-03-28 03:48
Please see for yourself... First, this is a testimonial from Zelda A - Spasmodic Dysphonia sufferer from Brampton, Ontario Canada… Read More
2023-01-28 04:10
We're just about to arrive at our 39th anniversary of what was originally called "The Royans School for the Musical Performing Arts" and sometime later, it had been renamed (more so to the p… Read More
2022-11-25 19:45
I have more and more inquiries from people who used to sing for some time in the past; and suddenly, (or at least so they thought), lost their singing range and some of them even lost… Read More
2022-11-20 22:12
Adapt and Make It Yours:Integration and Synergy Between:MentalPhysicalEmotionalAnd Voice/Vocal Components... The above would make you a better speaker or singer, and nevertheless, a mor… Read More
2022-09-29 02:25
The Royans Professional Vocal School (a.k.a, The Royans School for the Musical Performing Arts) was founded in 1984 by my partner Ted Kowalczyk & myself. Prior to that, Ted and I perform… Read More
2022-09-15 21:15
Lately, we are witnessing a lot of shows interrupted and tour cancellations from well-known artists.Sadly, artists, during their performances, actually cannot complete the act they are perfo… Read More
2022-07-25 01:34
A lot of you are most likely familiar with the show that is titled “Hudson & Rex”.In our opinion, it is a very smart and intelligent show (truly Canadian), which possesses a… Read More
2022-07-04 02:02
Dear readers, As promised, we would like to profile a few more people who suffered from one of the nastiest voice disorders - Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD). First up, we have a testimon… Read More
2022-05-09 02:29
Yesterday, in celebration of Mother's Day, my assistant Vlad and I, finally went to see "Stars On Ice". Before the Pandemic, I was attending those shows every single year without… Read More
2022-01-08 23:41
We've been in business for almost four decades (Since 1984) and originally started it as a music school for children and adults. At that time it was named 'The Royans School for the Mu… Read More
2021-12-19 03:15
Written by Diana YampolskyLet me tell you, my reader, that music is often called the world's greatest communication tool. An effective piece of music crosses national boundaries, and a good… Read More
2021-12-11 03:03
It's been still a pandemic year - with many openings and many closures, not to mention uncertainties and hard times in general. In our observation, people became more disturbed, d… Read More
2021-11-07 22:08
Since 1984, we have been receiving students who really wanted to make it in the music business.And a lot of them did.Many of them got signed with major record labels, as well as, had won man… Read More
2021-10-10 20:45
Is your compromised voice your problem? The Answer is... The Problem Is YOU!!How so, you my reader, my ask?Let’s find out, shall we?Dear reader, due to the confidentiality c… Read More
2021-09-12 03:05
Hi Everyone, Some of you are already familiar with the name of Aubrie Morris of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, USA who originally came to us in November 2019. She came to us with t… Read More
2021-08-24 21:41
Dr. Vera C of Detroit USA - Voice Loss/MTD Sufferer On August the 19th Vera just completed her 40-hour Super Accelerated Voice Repair Course journey during which she recovered and enhan… Read More
2021-08-03 14:47
In a previous article titled "Vocal Impotence - In Need of Vocal Viagra?" I provided important points on how to use your voice correctly and properly. I also enlightened my readers on… Read More
2021-04-26 12:30
How so; you, my reader, may ask?Our answer is; what else is new…?This story is about our former non-surgical voice repair client, Issac H – a Jewish community leader from Brookl… Read More
2021-04-19 15:30
Get this:From Strep Throat - To Laryngitis - To Vocal Cord Paralysis...Isn’t that peculiar?More and more, in my practice (close to four decades), I have been hearing about the devastat… Read More
2021-03-28 01:22
Case Study!For many years we have been fixing people’s voices which have been affected by acid reflux… One of the cases - of the year 2014 - stands out the most.A woman in… Read More
2021-03-22 23:46
How to Become and Remain to be a Professional Singer (Part 2)But… What about the Vocal Style?Can it be taught?Let’s Find Out!In this article, I would like to talk about int… Read More
2021-03-19 09:00
Since 1984, we have been receiving students who really wanted to make it in the music business.And a lot of them did.Many of them got signed with major record labels, as well as, had won man… Read More
2021-03-14 22:53
Lately, more and more inquiries I get are from people who suffer from a very nasty "voice disorder" called spasmodic dysphonia (SD).In a real sense, it's not per se just a voice di… Read More
2021-03-07 00:02
Our Vocal Science™ Program can help your child achieve all of the above with guaranteed results.Let’s say that your child desires to be in a school musical play, may want to sing… Read More
2021-03-02 23:13
Dealing with various voice disorders is my specialty.Over many years, I have attended to hundreds, if not thousands of people with different voice injuries of their speaking and/or singing v… Read More
2021-02-28 20:40
Ever since the Global pandemic took place, we (like everyone else) had to adapt to a new situation and thus make some adjustments with respect to how to continue helping people who are in ne… Read More
2021-02-22 20:49
Hello my readers,We have a couple of stories to run by you;This is one of them:She came first to me for the introductory/exploratory session and had a polyp on one of her vocal cords.Her pro… Read More
2021-02-21 22:18
Hello my readers,We have a couple of stories to run by you;This is one of them:She came first to me for the introductory/exploratory session and had a polyp on one of her vocal cords.Her pro… Read More
2021-02-19 02:51
The first question you have to ask yourself is:How did I end up with such a nasty diagnosis?You may ask yourself: What have I been doing wrong with respect to my speaking or my singing voice… Read More
2021-02-14 01:50
A Valentine’s Day Love Story Drama... The Result: An Absolute Beginner Signs with a Reputable Talent Agency!In the previous years, I had worked a lot with amateur singers who were labe… Read More
2021-02-11 02:53
Let’s find out more about Vocal Paralysis…Can this very serious and complicated voice disorder be treated Non-Surgically?Every human being, at some point in their lives, experie… Read More
2021-02-06 22:13
Alternative - NO BOTOX - treatment for Spasmodic DysphoniaContact us to find out about our unprecedented results with treating this disorder naturally and alternatively!Recently, we had an i… Read More
2021-02-05 00:41
Acid Reflux affecting Vocal Cords?Can it also provoke a Muscle Tension Dysphonia Diagnosis?Go Figure!!!Lately, more and more voice issue sufferers are coming to me with t… Read More
2021-01-31 21:47
If You Suffer From These Symptoms Listed Below... You May Have MTD or SD Voice Disorder!Have you, perhaps, THREW YOUR VOICE OFF OF A VOCAL BALANCE…?-Drowned your voice Deeply in… Read More
2021-01-28 02:47
Vocally speaking… Who do you think your worst enemy is...?The answer is… Your Subconscious Mind!!You must know that the signal from the brain first comes out of the subconsciou… Read More
2021-01-15 00:52
Vocal Surgery for Spasmodic Dysphonia?Against all odds...However, let’s find out if it is bound to work…?Recently, a Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD) sufferer’s email came t… Read More
2020-12-31 19:27
Vocally Speaking.The Vocal Science (TM) Method.Become Non-Orthodox!Think out of the box... "Diana, God downloaded into you his gift" - Patsy S of London UK.Let’s analyz… Read More
2020-12-29 23:51
Vocal Science™ Method. “Save Myself From Myself.” This story is partially (as an example) about my former student Serge, an up-and-coming singer-songwriter born in Russia… Read More
2020-09-24 00:24
Sorry for the belated communication. I got busy, but I’m busy making your money. My vision always includes you. LITERALLY, as long as I have you, I’ll be ok! I know that!I gotta… Read More
2020-09-16 22:55
The above requires a specific set of skills to diagnose and to treat those complicated voice disorders - like SD, MTD and many others - naturally and alternatively with the holistic approach… Read More
2020-09-15 23:52
Vocal Science™Separated, divorced, feeling lonely...?This Is A Riddle.Feel like it is hard to speak and to even swallow?Feels like you have a lump in your throat?We can help, and not o… Read More
2020-09-05 00:17
We, though, are here to navigate you to the right destination, so you, under our guidance, would be able to achieve your goal of obtaining the voice of your dreams.You came to us with an obv… Read More
2020-08-21 00:08
Believe me, I would not create it on purpose even if I could!!So, my dear readers, I have some stories I would like to apprise you with - pertaining to the recent weekend.Let's start from Su… Read More
2020-08-10 20:50
Attention teachers!The New School Year Approaches…Does your voice sound healthy and intact?If not, WE can make it happen!We will make your voice sound clear and vibrant.We will also h… Read More
2020-08-01 00:40
More and more inquiries we are getting from people who are experiencing problems with speech. We are, no doubt, living in very trying times, which are much more emotionally and financially c… Read More
2020-07-24 23:00
Spasmodic Dysphonia is a very nasty voice disorder which is, conventionally speaking, not treatable, let alone curable. Via my observations of many years of practise, it looks like it h… Read More
2020-07-02 00:53
Case Study! For many years we have been fixing people’s voices which have been affected by acid reflux… One of the cases - of the year 2014 - stands out the most.A woman in her… Read More
2020-07-02 00:51
To whom it may concern - a personal message from Diana Yampolsky:We are doers and not just talkers!In these trying times, we should not only connect with each other but should also express c… Read More
2020-05-25 22:38
Feeling uncertain, anxious scared and hopeless? We can help!When a sudden voice problem or vocal issue occurs, the person becomes quite confused (not understanding what had just happene… Read More
2020-05-23 00:36
Doctors Said Yes to Vocal Surgery, We Said No… We Can Treat It Non-Surgically - PART 1Doctors said that your voice disorder is not treatable at all… We said…, YES IT IS!… Read More
2020-05-21 21:35
Suffering from voice disorders like sulcus vocalis, GERD (affecting the vocal cords), voice damage caused by chronic laryngitis, paralyzed vocal cords, muscle tension dysphonia, spasmod… Read More
2020-05-15 23:54
Strained Vocal Cords, Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD) or Spasmodic Dysphonia for that matter... Is there a connection between them?Strained vocal cords - a serious voice problem that could l… Read More
2020-05-12 01:17
We are proud of our latest success and of our 36 years (and counting) of success overall! WHAT WE USUALLY DO: Holistic diagnostics and Non-Surgical voice repair coupled with Natur… Read More
2020-04-07 01:08
If you are a singer or just a person who has concerns with their speaking voice...?We Can Help!!Regardless of the nature of your voice/vocal problem(s), we still can help you a great d… Read More
2020-03-09 00:22
From our side, a Holistic Approach to Rectifying all of the above and more!Now, with over 36 years of business, we thought that we had seen it all. As it appears to be, the above is actually… Read More
2020-02-07 21:10
Please think again!!Needless to say that, over three and a half decades of my voice and voice repair business, I have been getting a lot of calls where I was asked if I am a registered speec… Read More
2020-01-17 22:46
- My close observations and beliefs. -For at least a decade, about 90 percent of people have been coming through our doors to conquer not only a voice repair but, as experience shows, first… Read More
2020-01-10 00:44
Natural and Alternative Treatments and Rehabilitation for most Voice Problems, Vocal Issues and Voice Disorders.Over 36 years, the estimated amount of speech/singing students and voice repai… Read More
2020-01-04 00:29
This is an informative & educational story about Mary Ellen Stoll: Former Speech and Singing Voice Repair Client from Brockville, Ontario – Now an active member of the Brockvi… Read More
2019-12-18 01:53
We would like to forward you a post-course letter - sent by A Morris, Former Muscle Tension Dysphonia Sufferer from the USA.We hope that you find it inspirational :)Please read below.&n&hell…Read More
2019-11-29 01:28
Overview of my recent trip to London, UK.Wenke L.G. – a sufferer of the vocal cord papillomavirus.Wenke L.G. from Birmingham, Solihull UK, met me in my hotel for a two and a half-hour… Read More
2019-11-13 00:38
NEW UPDATE:P.S.,A couple of days ago, we had an inquiry from Detroit, Michigan USA. With Aubrie’s permission and encouragement, we submitted Aubrie’s phone number and e-mail addr… Read More
2019-11-09 00:47
“Just landed… I had a wonderful, encouraging time! I can not wait to come back.I will definitely be in contact soon!” - Aubrie M___________________Aubrie M arrived to us l… Read More
2019-10-18 00:32
“I Can Now Sing Without Destroying My Voice!” | Rodney’s Vocal Science Testimonial!We would like to express a big thank you to our former vocal student of 2002, Rodney Ronq… Read More
2019-09-20 21:27
Once again, reader’s discretion is advised. Also, due to the personal and intimate nature of the story, some names have been withheld. At the beginning of the year 2… Read More
2019-09-18 01:03
Reader’s discretion is advised. Also, due to the personal and intimate nature of the story, some names had been withheld. A few years ago, I got a call from Judy&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-09-13 20:05
Judy L from Chicago, USA - Case study:From Laryngitis to strained vocal cords and finally, and unfortunately… to Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD). A few years ago, Judy arrived to us wi… Read More
2019-09-09 22:52
Attention parents who have children and teenagers ages 16 and under!This letter is a special addition:On this note, we would like to bring a story of our two recent students.One of the… Read More
Voice Repair Case Study: Strained Vocal Cords, Vocal Fatigue, Throat Pain, Hoarse And Raspy Voice…
2019-08-30 01:00
This is a case study of Ashok N - Former Non-Surgical Voice Repair Client of South Africa:Ashok N, of Indian descent, came to us from South Africa in 2008. We were actually supposed to recei… Read More
2019-08-21 00:46
We specialize in a unique form of voice restoration and enhancement - designed for those who suffer from voice disorders, vocal disorders, vocal cord damage and speaking and singing voice pr… Read More
2019-08-17 00:55
We would identify the cause of your voice issues and then we will find the solution for the appropriate alternative/holistic treatment which, in the majority of cases, will lead to a desirab… Read More
2019-08-07 21:24
The Royans Institute for Non-Surgical Voice Repair, under the umbrella of The Royans Professional Vocal School, for over 36 years now, is offering one-of-a-kind vocal rehab to those with var… Read More
2019-08-02 00:13
Is Spasmodic Dysphonia always the cause of a spasming and/ or generally-malfunctioning voice, or could it be just multiple - and very nasty - symptoms induced by the injury(s) occurred withi… Read More
2019-07-31 22:55
Upon completion of 50 hours of instruction and treatment, we would like to bring to your attention a testimonial, provided to us by Tanya G - Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia voice disorder suff… Read More
2019-07-25 00:30
Please read below the synopsis of our present voice repair client and SD sufferer, Tanya G.We have just received a client suffering from the Spasmodic Dysphonia voice disorder. She came to u… Read More
2019-07-19 00:00
- Holistic approach to a person as a whole -Case study of our present student of Indian descent.G.B is our present student - a male of 27 years of age. 5 years ago, he came to Toronto f… Read More
2019-06-22 00:30
Recently, we received a very talented (musically and otherwise) student who has been offered a major record deal in the United States.Three years ago, this singer/songwriter/producer felt th… Read More
2019-06-14 01:00
Yes, it could!We, my reader, would like to introduce you to at least two stories which we had come across.In the year 2014, I got an e-mail from a person who said that she had been diagnosed… Read More
2019-04-19 00:57
In January 2008, I picked up a phone call from a person who named himself "Orlando".Right away, I was curious to know if that was his real name or, perhaps, a stage name...? Nevertheless, th… Read More
2019-04-17 19:33
Your voice IS a reflection of the state of your being.Case Study:Professional Artist – R.R(The real name of the artist cannot be disclosed due to the confidentiality code) A few d… Read More
2019-03-22 22:56
This case is about Michael F from the United Kingdom:He suffered from paralyzed vocal cords due to throat cancer.____________ Michael was diagnosed with throat cancer and, due to that… Read More
2019-03-12 22:43
The first question you have to ask yourself is:How did you end up with such a nasty diagnosis?You may ask yourself: What have I been doing wrong with respect to my speaking or my singing voi… Read More
2019-03-08 01:09
Case Study:This story is about Vera D of Barrie Ontario, whose vocal cords got damaged during her open heart surgery… Vera came to us in the year 2015 when she hardly could speak, and… Read More
2019-02-16 00:01
We would like to share with you some excerpts from an email which recently reached our office. However, due to privacy concerns, we omitted some personal details. We regret, however, that th… Read More
2019-02-07 00:20
The story is about “old” Maggie Y - now the “new” Ariel Y. Maggie Y came to us about a year ago to fix her breaking and crackling voice due to muscle tension dysphoni… Read More
2018-11-29 19:53
Vernon (left) - Brenda (Middle) Diana (Right)Completeion of 30 hours of non-surgical voice repair.- Case Study #2: Brenda Mooers of Calgary, Alberta Canada -Brenda arrived to our establishme… Read More
2018-11-12 21:49
With the Vocal Science™ method and its own very unique vocal technique, we have proven quite a few medical professionals wrong!- Case Study #1: Tim Bristol of Niagara Falls, New York … Read More
2018-10-26 18:43
Case Study #2 - Todd, ORLANDO, PerusiniTodd ORLANDO Perusini came through our doors on February the 4th of 2008.At the time, he was residing in Mexico (he was originally from Okanagan Valley… Read More
2018-10-20 01:26
Case Study #1 - Sue D, former bleeding vocal cord polyp sufferer from Canmore, Alberta. Canada. Please read below.The Royans Institute for Non-Surgical Voice repair, which is a division… Read More
2018-09-20 00:28
We can help, employing our Best Efforts - and thus, we Guarantee the Best Results Possible!With the above said, a good voice specialist knows about your voice disorder. A great one knows wha… Read More
2018-09-18 00:45
The answer to the above is Yes, because... we got it down to the Science! On this note, we would like to share with you a blog with an unexpected testimonial from Mr. Brian Ellis - &hell…Read More
2018-09-07 00:56
Your vocal cords (within your voice box) are not just strings… They are a delicate form of fold tissues (muscles) with a very thin lining on the outside. And just like any other tissu… Read More
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