Bio
Darcy D
Virtual Voice Coach / Artist Developer
Owner/Darcy D Music Group
Professional Singer: 1981-present
Voice Coach: 1997-present
Record/Vocal Producer: 1996-present
Board Member: Vocology in Practice :2014-2017
The culmination of 30 years experience in the music business is the driving force behind Darcy D. This Canadian born musician, Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist, Producer & conference speaker is the owner of Darcy D Music Group.
First & foremost Darcy is a singer. Getting his start fronting the touring club band, "Simon Kaos" from 1981-1987. He shared Gold record success with Juno award winning Canadian recording artists Prism from 1987-2004. His recorded efforts, ranging from Rock to Jazz standards, have been released worldwide. In addition to performing the globe, Darcy was a tour manager for Nettwerk Management (Vancouver) and company manager for the production "Red Rock Diner". Darcy was nominated for a BCCMA producer of the year award - 2012.
With the study of voice being his main focus he dedicated 7 yrs studying & teaching the SLS method. Has been a member of the "International Voice Teachers of Mix" since 2011. Held a seat on the board for LA based "Vocology in Practice" 2014-2017. Currently Darcy is a content consultant and presenter for SINGEO, a Musora Media on-line education company. Darcy works with clients virtually, around the world building better voices and assisting with music career development.
Darcy's experiences both on & off the stage when combined with the associations he's built become a qualified recipe for success.
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Experiences:
Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist, Producer, Tour Manager, Company Manager, Voice Coach, Conference Speaker, Artist Developer. Owner of Darcy D Music Group.
Associations:
Content Creator/Presenter - Musora Media/SINGEO - 2020-present
Council member/Board of Directors Vocology in Practice 2014 - 2016
(ViP) Vocology in Practice member, Authorized Instructor
(IVTOM) International Voice Teachers of Mix, valid member
Achievements:
Darcy D Music Group, artist development company, owner, 2006-present
Valley Voices Vocal Competition, Founding Director, 2009-2015
Board of Directors for BC Country Music Association 2013/2014
(SLS) Speech Level Singing, certified Instructor 2006-2010
Tour Manager Nettwerk Management, Vancouver BC 2003-2005
Company Manager, Theatre production company, Red Rock Diner, 2002/2003
Lead Vocalist, Juno award winning recording act, Prism 1987-2004
Composed and performed on several CD’s released throughout,Europe, UK and Japan through Escape Music, UK, 1995-2001
Lead Vocalist, Canadian Club act, Simon Kaos, 1981-1987
Releases:
White Vision / White Vision - Escape Music UK, 1995
Pokerface / Life’s a Gamble - Escape Music UK, Fandango Music, Japan, 1996
Prism / Over 60 Minutes With… - Capital Records, 1997
Prism / Jericho - Spinner Music Group, 1996
Darcy D/A Little ‘Sumpin ‘Sumpin - Independent, 2001
Foreigner Tribute - Escape Music UK
Virtual Voice Coach - the Sing for Yourself App - 2022-present
Awards & Nominations:
Virtual Voice Coach - the Sing for Yourself app - 2022-present
Foreigner Tribute - Escape Music UK
Awards & Nominations:
Recognition on Canada’s Walk of Fame - 2023 - Prism
Gold Record Status - Prism / Over 60 Minutes With…
Producer of the Year Nominee - BC Country Music Association for Kristal Barrett
Singers Darcy has Worked with:
CATE: Day Dream Records/London UK
Jordan McInstosh: Big Star Recording/Universal Music Canada
Bernadett Connors: Canadian Recording Artist
Victoria Duffield: Warner Music Canada
Jason Hastie: Subversity Records
Britt McKillip/One More Girl: EMI, Interscope
Carly McKillip/One More Girl: EMI, Interscope
Dave Faber: 604
Tiffany Desrosiers: Independent
Advantages of Working with Darcy D
Past experiences allow Darcy the advantage of knowing what it's like to stand centre stage in front of 25,000 people or before a nightclub crowd of 25. From Rock to Jazz Standards. Night after night, in assorted climates and conditions. From early morning TV appearances to the rigors of touring and traveling. Darcy knows how to care for your voice in every situation and circumstance and build the instrument to a healthy, balanced, functioning state - In the studio, On stage, On Tour and in rehearsal.
Over many years of touring clubs, concerts and festivals Darcy has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with acts such as: Trooper, Loverboy, Styx, ZZ Top, Steppenwolf, CCR, the Headpins, Toronto, Kansas, Deep Purple, Edgar Winter, Stryper, Honeymoon Suite, Sass Jordan, Sammy Hagar, ELO, David Coverdale (Whitesnake), Dan Mccafferty (Nazareth), Alanna Miles, Streetheart, Rick Derringer, Pat Travers, Foreigner, Alice Cooper, Golden Earring, Pat Benatar, Eddy Money and many more… Lending credit to performance experience and understanding of how to deliver an emotional, passionate message as a singer.
Having recorded and produced or co/produced more than 20 records and countless vocal productions, Darcy can easily assist any singer to achieve their best vocal performance in the studio. Assisting artists to achieve their sound without strain or loss of voice. Effective, creative, original vocal artistry.
Darcy also worked as a tour manager for Nettwerk Management, Vancouver. Taking the band GOB across North America and Japan. Sharing the road with the likes of Sum 41, Swollen Members, Fall Out Boy, Mest, Reel Big Fish and more.
In addition to his personal experiences as a vocalist, performer, recording artist and producer Darcy gained valuable experience on the other side of the stage as a Company Manager for a Theatre production company “Red Rock Diner”. Keeping a cast of 15, a 6 piece band and an entire production crew on pace and on tour. First one up - Last one to bed.
Darcy’s client roster includes hundreds of singers, actors & voice over specialists from beginner to professional, in every genre.
Although his experiences are varietal, Darcy’s biggest passion has always been the voice. Its function, the many ways to use it and how to keep it strong, healthy and vibrant. His dedication to this passion is now the culmination of over 30 years of vocal experience.
5 years as a certified (SLS) Speech Level Singing Instructor.
Authorized instructor for (ViP) Vocology in Practice. ViP is a hand picked network of international voice coaches, Dr’s of Vocology, Laryngologists and vocal Scientists. Undeniably the most active and connected vocal teacher network in the world. Darcy held a seat on the Board of Directors for ViP.
“As someone in artist development, ViP provides access to a profound knowledge base from voice teachers to vocal scientists internationally. That combined with access to the collective and expansive industry experience of the network, provides valuable tools for me and focused results for my clients.”
Darcy D