Dave's method is focused on a singer's overall vocal health an ability. If you're singing and it hurts, it's a problem. If you want to build your vocal range, you can. Dave's method will show you what your vocals are capable of doing, as well as what hinders your vocals from being the best version of itself. Technically speaking, it's a method where he focuses on helping vocalists to hold the larynx still and vocal cords together... which is a proven method to acquire and maintain top vocal health.

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Dave's passion for singing and singers is not only about providing singers with a technical foundation to succeed - he also believes in supporting singers with his industry expertise and resources. It's important for singers to also develop their ability to market themselves and form connections with music industry professionals. You can read some of his tips and insights in the

"Yay OR Nay" section of this site.



If you're reading this from somewhere in the world outside of the U.S.A... WELCOME!! :) Dave has been developing more creative ways to bridge our distances, both virtually and locally wherever you are in the world. He's committed to training more vocal instructors from around the world.  We will keep you updated with news and events in Australia, Korea, Japan, other parts of Asia, Germany, Austria, France, the UK, Mexico. We will also have updates that support and share news of music and album releases from DSVS network of singers from their respective countries! You can see some of the international artists Dave works with in the "Artists / Vocalists" section...



You can also inquire or request Dave to guest lecture by sending in an inquiry below. He guest lectures at prestigious music centric schools and organizations, including the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Stanford University, Canadian Voice Care Foundation, Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, and Kunstuniversitaet Graz in Austria.

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A fun fact is that Dave is the former CEO of Speech Level Singing International. He moved on from SLS to develop an academic and holistic approach to vocal technique that encompasses the importance of both vocal health and vocal skill. This technique is called "Vocology".



Dave works with students of all ability levels - ranging from Billboard Hot 100 recording artists, to Broadway stars, to beginning vocal students, and enjoys discovering their vocal ability and, more importantly, preserving the vocal health of each student... wherever they're at in their vocal career!

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DAVE STROUD