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The Reclaim Your Voice Podcast with O'Neil Gerald Donald teaches singers how to stop losing their voices, break bad singing habits and build a sound that will deeply impact your audience. We’re here to answer one question: “How can you find your voice's true potential, build an unforgettable sound and make a lasting impact on your audience without straining your voice... even if you've never had formal voice training?" If you want to know the answer, subscribe to our podcast and we'll see you next Thursday.

O'Neil Gerald Donald


    • Aug 8, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Reclaim Your Voice Podcast

    Your Voice Isn't Connecting With Your Listener. Here's Why.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 19:40


    Are you feeling like your voice is falling flat when it comes to connecting with your audience? You're not alone. In this video, I dive deep into the reasons why your voice might not be hitting that emotional chord with your listeners.

    S01E015: Relying on a Microphone for Singing: The Hidden Dangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 10:46


    If you're a singer, you've probably relied on a microphone at some point to amplify your voice. But have you ever considered the potential risks that come with this reliance? In this eye-opening video, we delve into the hidden dangers of depending on a microphone for your singing. From vocal strain to poor technique, we explore the various ways in which microphone dependency can harm your singing ability and even your overall vocal health. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned performer, this is a must-watch for anyone looking to improve their singing skills and maintain their vocal health. Don't miss out on this crucial information!

    5 Signs That You Want to Sing Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 17:24


    You want to sing again! I'm here to simply help you to come to terms with it.

    S01E015 - What is a Good Singer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 19:27


    Do we ACTUALLY know what a Good Singer is? On this episode of the Reclaim Your Voice Podcast, I take time to break down what we ACTUALLY MEAN when we say someone is a "good singer".

    Where The Singing Fear Comes From

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 17:21


    A lot of singers have admitted to themselves and others that singing can be scary. But very few have done the work to find out where the fear comes from. In this episode I speak about the places where your singing fear is coming from and make you more aware of what is keeping you from singing with complete freedom.

    S1E013 - Vocal Range is NOT a Good Indicator of Singing Ability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 17:41


    Vocal Range is one of many things people use to build up their favourite singers and tear down others. But is it a fair criteria for measuring a singer's ability? No! Let's talk about why!

    S01E012 - The Problems of MIMICKING Technique

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 17:24


    Singing is as easy as just copying what you hear right? Wrong! Often singers cheat themselves out of hearing themselves at their greatest potential by bypassing the steps to achieving vocal mastery. I tell you why mimicking technique is not enough in this episode of the Reclaim Your Voice podcast!

    S1E011 - Why the World Needs Your Song NOW!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 18:14


    Singers can be fooled into thinking that they are powerless in changing the world's landscape. On the contrary, we are some of the most useful people in doing that! NOW is the time to sing!

    S1E010 - The Danger of Numbing Yourself to Your Singing Dream

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 20:54


    Going numb is common amongst singers who have not seen their singing progress. But that state is dangerous to your overall success. O'Neil tells us why in this Reclaim Your Voice Podcast episode.

    S1E009 - Practice Does NOT Make Perfect!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 19:44


    Singers have used the "practice 'til you drop" mantra to keep them working hard in their journeys to success. But without some fundamental principles, practice can be so misunderstood that it can become useless to a singer. This RYV Episode seeks to spread some of that info. Let's debunk this myth!

    S1E008 - Vocal Fame Doesn't Equal Vocal SIGNIFICANCE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 23:24


    On this episode of the Reclaim Your Voice Podcast, I draw some more lines between the allure of vocal fame and the staying power of vocal significance. The two are NOT the same! Let's have a conversation!

    S1E007 - Lessons from The Little Mermaid

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 28:41


    The Little Mermaid is easily a classic Disney movie. But its themes reveal a LOT about the "Reclaim Your Voice" conversation about singing and artist autonomy. Let's discover it together! (Would you believe me if I said I have never seen The Little Mermaid before!?)

    S1E006 - YOU CAN'T SING!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 23:09


    "You can't sing!" We've all heard it before, whether from someone who didn't like our sound, or from our own internal dialogue. It's time to deal with the phrase head on!

    S1E005 - Your Voice Doesn't Belong to You: The PEOPLE (and Places)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 26:04


    It's one thing for your voice to not belong to you, it's another thing to know that you GAVE YOUR VOICE AWAY! In this week's episode, O'Neil outlines the people and places where you may have given your voice!

    S1E004 - Vocal Build vs. Vocal Use

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 27:37


    Singers have often been prey to misconceptions about their own voices. These misconceptions cause singers to retreat from improving all because of what they believe their voice can do. This episode, O'Neil draws a line in the sand to help singers understand the difference between the use of their voice and the build of their voice.

    S1E003 - Your Voice Doesn't Belong to You: The STRAIN

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 26:36


    When your singing is not in line with the message you want to send to the world, then you may have just given your voice away! Today we're going to talk about what it FEELS like for your voice to not belong to you. Just a little bit of how this looks in a singer's life.

    S1E002 - Your Voice Doesn't Belong To You: The SIGNS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 27:46


    Singing is one of the most freeing experiences someone can participate in. But when you're not doing it with freedom, you actually can forfeit ownership of your own voice. In the first installment of this series, I tell you about the signs that your singing voice DOES NOT BELONG TO YOU.

    S1E001 - How to Sing Better in 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 29:59


    In this first episode of The Reclaim Your Voice Podcast, I give some unique, insider tips on how to make your singing unforgettable this year.

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