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The Method
The Singing as Prolonged Speech Technique was created by Danny Madden. As a performer
of different genres of music ranging from Opera to R&B, he needed a vocal technique
that would give him full control of his voice. He devised a method that gave him
vocal freedom and a sense of ease and comfort while promoting vocal health.
The Singing as Prolonged Speech Technique is a natural approach to singing and voice
development. It involves becoming aware of and training ones speaking voice and
applying that knowledge to ones singing voice. Thus,
Singing as Prolonged Speech.
The Singing as Prolonged Speech Technique allows the singer to perform without the
fear and uncertainty produced by a manufactured or limited vocal technique. The
technique eliminates the act of forcing or straining the voice caused by tension
due to bad habits or improper training. The voice is free of any barriers and at
the full command of the singer.
By approaching the singing voice in the same manner as one uses the speaking voice,
the singing voice is trained and developed according to the laws of nature. A sense
of comfort is gained by the singer. The singer feels an ease and freedom while singing
which is the foundation of the Singing as Prolonged Speech Technique.
The singer feels confident knowing their voice is technically secure to manage any
difficulties while singing. They are able to fully express themselves musically
and emotionally resulting in an outstanding display of their talent.
There are 3 basic stages of the Singing as Prolonged Speech Technique:
Stage 1 - The Foundation
Exploring, training and developing the Speakiing Voice.
Stage 2 - The Transition
Discovering, exploring, training, developing and merging the Speaking Voice into
the Singing Voice.
Stage 3 - The Application
Singing songs.
While there are 3 basic stages of the technique, depending on the student, they
may be applied simultaneously or in parts.
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