David Philips

Vocal Coaching/Singing Lessons

IN BARCELONA or ONLINE WORLDWIDE

About me

I'm a vocal coach from the UK living in Barcelona offering vocal coaching online and in person. With over 30 years as a professional musician and training in Vocal Acoustics, Phonetics, Estill Voice Training and Speech Level Singing, I have helped many singers develop vocal technique, vocal health and performance confidence.

I started singing professionally in the early 2000's however in 2016 I was diagnosed with vocal fold paralysis after an accident in the hospital, which meant my voice was severely impaired and I had trouble talking, never mind singing. Determined not to give in I sought answers and this thrust me in to the wonderful world of voice science and vocal coaching.

I always had a low baritone voice and had trouble singing above an F4 without falsetto. Not only did I get my voice back but it's better today than ever with a range of 4 OCTAVES!! - VIDEO HERE and I can sing in the high tenor range effortlessly now - VIDEO HERE and HERE

Now my passion is helping others with their voices. If I can get my voice working again, I can definitely help you with yours and my clients are proof of this (see bottom of page for client reviews)

Summary

Trained in Vocal Acoustics, Phonetics and Estill Voice Training
Singing teacher at BBFace Voice Academy in St. Cugat, Barcelona
30+ year career touring, recording, performing and writing
Signed artist with 7 solo albums released and 200+ published songs
Music for Netflix, Apple TV, MTV, History Channel, Red Bull and more
BA (Hons) Degree in Contemporary Arts
Bi-Lingual - English and Spanish

About my methods

Most vocal blockages are not to do with breathing nor posture (although these are an important parts of singing.) You don't need to know all the names of each muscle and cartilage in the larynx. SOVT exercises (lip bubbles etc.) won't unify your range (they are good for warm ups.) Twang will not get you the "Mix" voice you are looking for and the sooner you forget about "Chest" and "Head" voice the better.

Most of your vocal problems come from fighting physics. When the voice isn't resonant across the range it doesn't matter what you do, physics is against you and as we all know physics always wins in the end. So the science behind the methods I use is based in physics/acoustics and uses phonetics/phonology as our access point.

I work vocal registers (nothing to do with head and chest etc) based on the resonances of your vocal tract and their relationships with the harmonics of the notes your are singing. Through a set of personalized exercises (based on acoustic analysis of your voice) we slowly erase all the acoustic blockages in your voice and unify your vocal range from bottom to top. It's not difficult but it needs one thing : discipline. You HAVE TO PRACTICE!

This is how I got a 4 octave range after vocal fold paralysis and despite being a deep baritone voice I can now sing all the songs I always wanted to sing even before the accident.

It's also how my clients achieve their vocal goals, be it extending high range, stamina for touring or singing night after night, recovering from vocal damage or improving general vocal health and learning how their instrument really works.

You won't find this stuff in Youtube videos and very few vocal coaches know it, understand it or teach it. I'm not an "influencer" and while they are busy hunting likes, follows and making videos I'm giving classes in the real world or doing science based voice research in my spare time. If you want to take your voice seriously you have to train with someone who is serious too. No short cuts, no fluff, just real science based, tried and tested vocal training that works if you put the time in.

Go to the bottom of this page to read client reviews from real clients who are out there making a living with their voices.

ALL CLASSES ONLINE (Worldwide) OR IN PERSON (Barcelona, Spain)

Email me at davidphilipsmail@gmail.com to book a lesson or for more details.

Click here for info about my English pronunciation classes for non-native singers who want to improve their pronunciation and accent in English.

Client reviews

Jake Miagra

"I was never able to train or understand how to improve my voice until I met David. I only wish I started classes with him earlier in my career. I’ve been singing for 13 years and since I started studying with David I have felt a radical improvement. Besides the fact I added an octave to my high range, now I understand my voice as an instrument. I've been training with David for almost a year now and I couldn’t recommend him enough, I literally do, all the time to everybody."

Inki.boy (From Risin'STAR)

"These years of learning with David have been incredible. He is passionate about singing and teaching, and it shows through his very positive attitude in class and his effort to give the best advice and exercises tailored to each person’s needs. He makes you feel confident, relaxed, and unafraid to make mistakes. I’ve definitely improved a lot thanks to him."

James Sedgewick

"I have been a professional vocalist for 30 years and David's instruction was by far the most effective I've had. As a baritone I can now reach a C5 in mixed voice and his techniques have helped to reduce vocal strain, allowing me to sing night after night comfortably even as my voice ages. Well worth the time and money."

Cece Giannotti

"David is a wonderful teacher, he made me rediscover and reconnect with my voice, my breathing and my tone. I highly recommend his classes."

Ludovica Zoina (Zoe)

"From the moment I started working with David I’ve experienced a genuine transformation. In a short time, thanks to his precise assessment and understanding of my potential, he has taken me to a level I didn’t imagine. His approach demands discipline, but the results speak for themselves. Today I feel confident on stage, with a stronger voice and the best part: I’m still supported by him as my voice coach. If you’re looking for a voice coach to take you to the next level, Dave is the ideal choice."

Romeo Taddei

"From the first class I loved it (and I should say I’ve tried several teachers), and I immediately noticed something different. After just two classes I could already feel a big difference.Now, a few months later, I feel I have much more control over my voice, and the most amazing thing is that I’ve managed to add 5 semitones to my range. Incredible!"

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